About Me

My name is Kristi Willems and I am passionate about nutrition and fitness. As a wife and mother of two, I always tried to provide the best for my family, and thought I was doing just that. However, after reading Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis, Grain Brain by Dr. David Perlmutter and Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes, and educating myself, my beliefs about what is healthy have changed.  Making small changes over the course of a few months made a huge impact on our family, health, and overall happiness.

This personal journey led me to enroll at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and go through their health coach training program. Throughout the course of a year I learned over 100 different dietary theories, listened to lectures by some big names from the wellness world, including Andrew Weil and David Wolf, and came to realize how other things beyond our plate have an impact on our health. This passion is something I feel the need to share. There are small changes anybody can make today that will lead you on a path of health and well-being.

I have become an avid runner and fitness junkie. My running journey began in 2009.  As a new runner I faced a few injuries.  Most notably was chronic compression syndrome in my calf in the fall of 2011, and tarsal tunnel in my ankle throughout 2012.  Our nutrition changed in the fall of 2012.  Since then I have managed to improve my running and remain injury free.  In 2013 I also added in the Beachbody program, Insanity, as a cross-training program.  My new eating habits, cross-training programs, improved mindset, and smarter training have helped me to get to where I am today as a runner.

In addition, I have a relationship with D-Signed Nutrition in Bonita Springs, FL.  Dee Harris, RD, LDN, CDE and owner of D-Signed Nutrition understands the importance of health coaching.   Not only has Dee served as a friend and mentor, but a synergistic partner in helping people achieve optimal health.  Together we meet with clients one on one or in a group setting, creating plans to meet their needs.  Stayed tuned for dates of upcoming events I will be hosting at D-Signed Nutrition, and other area business, as they become available.