Micki Friday

Thanks for stopping by.  My name is Micki Friday and I extremely passionate about health and wellness, for myself and for YOU!Personal Story: A few years into occupational therapy, I realized that there was no space in healthcare for promoting health and wellness.  It was about helping people AFTER they experienced a life altering illness or event.  What if there were things that could be done BEFORE someone had a stroke, an amputation due to diabetes or a heart attack?During my time as an OT, both of my parents were experiencing devastating chronic health issues, and I was convinced that there was a better way. Convinced that suffering and illness were not the only way to “live” life.  I discovered Functional Medicine- websites, doctors, podcasts, books, you name it!  I was like a sponge, absorbing all that I could about how daily choices could impact health.  During this time, I watched my dad go through chemo, radiation and experimental drugs to try to slow his lung, liver and brain cancers.  I also witnessed my mother suffer from joint deterioration (resulting in four joint replacements), along with debilitating COPD and arthritis.  The time spent with my parents impacted me, solidifying my resolve to live a healthier life and learn as much as I could about how to live a healthy, fulfilling life free of chronic illness.