So exactly what led me to this journey? 

It all started when I became a vegan in February of 2016.

My mother has had endured multiple health issues her entire life and is now plagued with chronic back pain. After seeing the immense amount of benefits that clean vegan food did for my health, I started researching different ways holistic medicine could help my mom. 

I came across naturopathic doctors in the New Hampshire area and immediately made an appointment with Dr. Amanda at Cougar Sounds Healing and Spirits Center. 

The doctor's office is located on lake up in Warner, NH and the surroundings could not be more beautiful. Stepping into the office was like taking a relax pill. The environment was so calm, yet inviting. 

After my first initial appointment with Amanda, I was so impressed I ran home and told my mom all about it. My mom was so intrigued by everything Amanda had to say, and she ended up making an appointment herself! 

Today, my mother and I have both received amazing health benefits from going to Amanda, and because of this, I have started down the path of being an ND myself. 


Stay tuned for another blog post that will give an in-depth look at what an appointment with an ND is like! 

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