My Story
Catherine Whitaker — Cancer Survivor, Health Coach
I healed. You can too —
At 26 years old, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I was told by my oncologist that there is no known cause. That statement left me feeling powerless, so I immersed myself in research. What I discovered pointed to toxins & environmental exposures.
Although I was unaware at the time, my challenges with toxic overload began when I was a teenager. Symptoms of unrelenting fatigue & brain fog indicated something was wrong, but conventional medicine failed to ask why. Doctors said “there’s nothing wrong,” and “it’s in your head.” After months of excluding possibilities, I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), an “invisible disease” with no known treatment or cure. I was told to, “monitor energy expenditures wisely.” That was it. There was no conversation about root causes or how to heal.
I made lifestyle changes where I could & with time began to manage. I got by for years, some periods better than others, never truly understanding that my body was crying out for help. As years passed, no matter how clean I ate or how routinely I exercised, I was never in a true state of health because I wasn’t addressing the cause. I was left susceptible to carcinogens & eventually cancer cell growth.
I still get emotional when I look back on my health journey; all I went through to get here today is overwhelming — the medical gaslighting, & how drastically Western medicine failed me time & time again.
My experience has shown me my life’s purpose — educating & guiding others to identify their root causes, work through cellular detoxification, & live a toxic-free lifestyle. I’m hopeful that my story can inspire you on your wellness journey. If you’re looking for guidance & accountability on your path, I’d be honored to help you truly heal. Let’s uncover your personalized solutions so you can Thrive too.
My Training
Catherine (Armitage) Whitaker — MSEP, Health Coach
Detoxification Specialist
Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Clinical & Applied Exercise Physiologist
Certifications & Degrees
