Sybil Cooper, PhD

I know it can feel frightening, lonely and confusing when you get that autoimmune diagnosis. Perhaps there is also a bit of relief that you finally know what is wrong and that it’s not all in your head. I also know how frustrating it is to know something is wrong and yet doctor's keep telling you nothing is wrong! An AIP coach can help you make sense of your symptoms, provide a confidant to share your thoughts and feelings, as well as help you make lifestyle, behavior, and nutrition changes to be support your body. Your body is your temple and it must have a strong foundation. Even with a PhD in Immunology, I had a lot to learn about managing my autoimmune disease (Sjogren’s syndrome, Myasthenia gravis, Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease, and Raynaud’s Phenomenon) with lifestyle and behavior change and nutrition. I wanted to cement all that I had learned on my own through formal certifications so that I could help others shorten their autoimmune journey to wellness and to become empowered to take control of their own health. I deepened my knowledge by becoming an Applied Functional Medicine practitioner (AFMC) along with other speciality certifications (Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor), the autoimmune protocol (AIP Certified Coach), as well as lifestyle and behavior change counseling (Sleep Pro Coach, Master Primal Health Coach, National Board Certified Health coach (NBC-HWC) and LCHF/Ketogenic Coach. Through these certifications, I am able to both educate, empower and inspire my clients to take charge of their health in all aspects of their lives, giving them the necessary behavior change support to be successful. I help to connect ALL aspects of your health to support your overall health and wellbeing. I help you heal your body by focusing on gut health and realigning your hormones, both metabolic hormones and sex hormones. Through this partnership, we will seal the cracks in your FOUNDATION and move you further down the wellness path. With my background knowledge, my own personal experience of living well with autoimmunity and my love of learning, I can be a guide on your individual autoimmune journey to wellness. Email me to share where you are on your path, what you’d like to accomplish and to schedule a 20-min chat to see how we may work together.