Heidi Hackler, is a Functional Wellness Coach , Reiki Master, Author of the Food, Mood & Gratitude Journal , and an RYT200 yoga teacher. She received her nutrition training at IIN , and is currently furthering her education at the School of Applied Functional Medicine (where she’s also on staff), to help her clients become wellness detectives to get to the true roots of their health concerns and turn them around. After being diagnosed with Celiac and several food allergies, Heidi knows first-hand that it takes a village to feel well, and that putting on your own “oxygen mask” is one of the most important things you can do for your health. She leads by example, living a healthy, active life aboard her sailboat. Heidi also loves to dance, hula-hoop, climb trees, and create art, all of which keep her young at heart, healthy, and happy, and help her to be fully present for her clients, friends, family, and cats. Her husband Kirk is a Chopra-certified meditation teacher, so yoga and meditation are a big part of their daily lives as well. Check out her website HappyWellLife.com and follow her on Instagram @happywelllife .
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