Why Work With Me?
Founder of Wholesome Warrior | Functional Medicine Practitioner | Menopause Wellness Strategist
I’m Bernadette—your trusted guide through the beautiful (and often brutal) transitions of midlife. For over 20 years, I’ve helped thousands of women just like you move from exhaustion, weight gain, and hormonal chaos… into vibrant energy, glowing skin, deep sleep, and the confidence to feel better in their 50s and 60s than they ever did in their 30s.
But this isn’t just a career—it’s a calling.
At 63, I’ve lived the very transformation I now teach. I’ve walked through hormone imbalance, gut dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, and the emotional rollercoaster of menopause. And I’ve come out stronger, clearer, and more empowered than ever.
Now I help women over 40 reclaim their bodies, their minds, and their energy by balancing hormones, healing their metabolism, and repairing the gut—without extreme diets, pills, or burnout-inducing routines.
🌿 My Approach: Science-Backed. Spirit-Led. Results-Driven.
This isn’t about “fixing” you. You’re not broken.
This is about learning to work with your body, not against it.
At Wholesome Warrior, I guide women through a clear, proven system that gets to the root of your symptoms—so you can:
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Wake up with energy instead of dread
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Drop stubborn weight without starving
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Sleep deeply and feel mentally sharp again
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Restore your metabolism and gut health
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Feel sexy, strong, and in control of your wellness
Because true health isn’t about perfection—it’s about alignment. It’s about creating rhythms, rituals, and routines that nourish your real life.
Education
2010 - 2011
Institute of Intregative Medicine
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) is one of the world’s largest and most recognized nutrition and health coaching schools. Founded in 1992, IIN trains thousands of health coaches globally in a holistic, integrative approach to wellness that goes beyond diet and exercise—focusing on the full spectrum of what nourishes the human body, mind, and soul.
2015-2017
SAFM Certifications
The School of Applied Functional Medicine (SAFM) offers advanced online training for health professionals seeking to understand the root causes of chronic symptoms. Their curriculum focuses on deep functional medicine principles—like hormone balance, gut health, detoxification, immune dysfunction, and nutrient deficiencies—through a systems biology lens.
Students learn how to connect the dots between symptoms and hidden imbalances using advanced lab work, physiology, and clinical reasoning. SAFM trains coaches and practitioners to ask better questions, think critically, and confidently create holistic protocols for complex clients. The goal? True healing—not symptom management.
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2005 NASM Certified Personal Trainer - Corrective Exercise Specialist
🏋️♀️ NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Trained in science-based fitness and program design to help clients safely build strength, mobility, and lasting results.
🧠 NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
Skilled in identifying postural and movement issues to reduce pain, prevent injury, and restore proper function.
National Academy of Sports Medicine




