My Story
At 18, I was confronted with a daunting diagnosis: stage 4 osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. Back then, my understanding of nutrition, how the body works, and disease prevention was minimal. I was a professional voleyball player, I was young and thinking that I was really healthy.
'I thought I was just one of the unlucky ones and believed my health was beyond my control."
After spending a year in the hospital, undergoing many doses of heavy chemotherapy and numerous operations, I miraculously survived. However, this victory came with a cost: my gut health was destroyed by heavy drugs, I developed Hashimoto’s disease, and I struggled with low energy, skin issues, fertility issues…
The real turning point came with my first pregnancy. Despite the odds due to heavy past medications, this miracle made me fear the possibility of my cancer returning or, worse, my children enduring similar trials. Determined to shield us from such fates, I ventured into the realm of natural wellness. With a family history of Alzheimer’s disease and cancer, I was motivated to explore how to potentially ‘biohack’ my genes. I had to understand where I went wrong and why my body developed such an illness, even though I thought I was so healthy. I delved into nutrition and all-natural therapies, absorbing knowledge from scientific studies to ancient wellness practices.
This journey of transformation not only deepened my commitment to natural wellness but inspired me to help other families. With a passion for sharing everything I learned, I started “Holistikanne” on Instagram, fostering a vibrant community passionate about holistic health. The feedback was phenomenal—stories of improved family health, healed skin conditions and empowered individuals taking control of their wellness journey. Inspired, I pursued an education at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London, one of the UK’s top schools in natural therapies, to professionalise my passion and become a Certified Naturopathic Health Coach.
