Author: Rachel Fiske, NC, CPT-NASM

Rachel's interest in integrative medicine was sparked at an early age, and she went on to study Holistic Nutrition at Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition in Berkeley, California. She later studied Functional Medicine at the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy and mentored under Dr. Daniel Kalish, and became a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM. Rachel has worked in private practice providing individual support and focusing on issues of weight management, hormonal imbalances, GI issues and more via a whole foods diet and lifestyle. She's also had the distinct pleasure of working as the Programs Director for Natural Doctor's International, an integrative medicine NGO in Nicaragua. Currently, Rachel works as a diabetes prevention coach along with her private practice seeing clients and offering health writing services. She is passionate about bringing affordable, quality healthcare to all, and in her free time enjoys singing and spending time with her son in the great outdoors. You can learn more about Rachel at her website: Madrona Wellness