Today we’d like to introduce you to Christina Brockett.
Hi Christina, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
In the fall of 2011, my mother underwent neurosurgery; her recovery did not go as planned. Due to complications from the surgery, including impaired swallowing and several other issues requiring round the clock assistance and monitoring, she moved in with me.
Over the next few months, my kitchen became a food science lab where I pieced together foods which were easily swallowed, promoted healing, and addressed her imbalances.
While my husband and I were always “foodies” the experience of caring for my mother expanded my views on food, and I began to see food for its therapeutic qualities.
With a new understanding of food, I was able to incorporate dietary and lifestyle changes to address some of my own personal health issues. And what do you do when you have found out about something really fantastic? You, of course, want to share it! This is why I started my practice.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Being a solopreneur has at times been challenging. Just as my practice was growing, COVID-19 hit and like many business owners I had to rethink how I did things. Additionally, when you are smaller you at times do it all: clinical, administrative, marketing, and business development. As the business evolved, I began to outsource certain aspects of it, but there is still quite a bit that is juggled behind the scenes besides just working directly with my clients.
We’ve been impressed with Encompass Integrative Wellness, LLC, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My company, Encompass Integrative Wellness, offers virtual and in-person appointments that incorporate an integrative and functional medicine approach to healing through food and lifestyle changes, with an emphasis on reducing systemic inflammation. What sets us apart is our collaborative, personalized approach with our clients. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to wellbeing; we believe people get the best results when they play an active role in their health journey and when the solution is tailored to their needs and specific case.
Whether through nutritional counseling or lifestyle coaching, everything is customized to the person, company, or situation. We work with people to achieve a low-inflammation lifestyle through Mediterranean diet-based food changes, behavior, and lifestyle modifications. We provide nutritional counseling services in-person in Frederick, MD, and virtually in MD, CT, VA, DC, FL, PA, NY, NJ, MI, MA, TX, GA, CO, CA, and AZ. Coaching and corporate services are nationwide. We also offer educational and experiential programs, including the Healthful Table, where participants can experience custom-curated meals at local restaurants and learn how the foods they choose can support their bodies. Lastly, I am currently the board president of the Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County, which provides the structure for organizations to work together to improve the wellness and resiliency of all Frederick County residents.
How do you think about luck?
I believe any experience is what you make of it, and there are lessons to be learned from everything. My return to graduate school, career shift, and founding of my company all came from a challenging life experience. However, I learned a tremendous amount through that experience about myself, but more so about how resilient our bodies are when given proper nutrition. For that, I am grateful, because I have been able to use that gift to help not only my family but also thousands of people through my years of offering nutritional educational programming and one-on-one clinical care.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://eiwellness.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tina_eiwellness/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eiwellness
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-brockett-ms-cns-ldn/
