"Since infancy I have had abdominal pain. Throughout my life there were times when the pain was crippling to where I could not function. As a child, our family doctor told my parents there was nothing wrong with me and that it was all in my head. I learned to not complain and to do my best to cope since there was “nothing wrong” with me. I was a Junior in High School and needed a physical to attend a summer program. My parents suggested I see a different doctor than our family doctor. This is when the pain I had been living with for so long began to be validated.

But it would still be many years of pain and other physicians, some who threw up their hands in exasperation and others who took an interest and genuinely searched for answers to my non-textbook symptoms. I took years of prescription medicines which included anti-inflammatory med’s, antibiotics and steroids, even a drug induced menopause in order to achieve some level of normalcy.

I had multiple surgeries and surgical procedures. Some of these procedures offered much needed answers but didn’t offer all answers. I have known Kim Wilcox for many years and consider her a very dear friend. She listened to my woes and suggested I try working with her. I won’t lie, there have been many tears and lifestyle changes! Most of the tears were because someone was willing to listen and validate my experiences.

And the lifestyle changes have not been easy but have been worth it! I am healing and improving and have found a rejuvenated outlook on what my future can be! Kim looks at each individual as just that, an individual…unique and worthwhile. She understands that we are all different and yet we all have many commonalities. I am ever so grateful for her expertise and willingness to research and study and to guide me on a pathway that has literally changed my life!"