Hi, I’m Carissa 👋

I’m a Certified Holistic Autoimmune Coach, but more importantly, I’m a fellow human navigating the ups and downs of chronic illness. I was diagnosed with Lupus and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease in 2022, and like so many others, I went through a rollercoaster of emotions—confusion, grief, frustration, and a lot of self-blame.

Through that experience, I started doing the deeper inner work—learning to show myself grace, listening to my body with compassion instead of criticism, and slowly rebuilding trust in myself. That journey is what led me here: supporting others who are also learning to live with autoimmune conditions while holding onto their sense of self.

I don’t offer medical advice or treatment—I focus on what’s often overlooked: the mindset, the emotional weight, the inner narrative that can either hold us back or help us heal. I believe that when we shift how we speak to ourselves, everything changes.

When I’m not coaching, you can usually find me dancing, snapping artsy photos of little things that make me smile, experimenting in the kitchen (some wins, some fails), or curled up with a good book and a cup of tea.

If you’re someone who’s learning to live with chronic illness and trying to be a little kinder to yourself in the process, you’re not alone. I see you—and I’d love to connect.