My Chrysalis Story 

Breaking the Cycle & Reclaiming My Health

Understanding is Power. Healing is Possible.

For years, I lived in a body that felt unpredictable and confusing. Bloating, constipation, diarrhea, emotional ups and downs, severe stomach pain, painful periods, skin issues, and exhaustion were my norm. (I would take 3 hour naps, and still go to bed at 8pm exhausted)

Back in 2018, after a colonoscopy, endoscopy, gallbladder ultrasound and lots of bloodwork, I was told everything was “normal." I walked out feeling defeated, dismissed, and completely unsupported.

Any of that ringing a bell?

So, like many women do… I kept searching.

I tried everything that I thought might bring relief:

- Cutting Out Foods - Exercising/Not Exercising - Nutritionists - Fiber, Fiber, and MORE FiberEvery diet under the sun- And sooooo many other things…

And nothing changed. In fact, my health struggles started affecting my work, my energy, my relationships, and honestly — my joy. I remember telling my husband how hopeless I felt… like this was just going to be my life forever.

But the turning point came after five years of searching. I discovered Functional Medicine and finally understood something no one had explained before: If you don’t run the right labs, you can’t get the right answers.

All the diets, treatments, and supplements I had tried were just band-aids. They never addressed why my body was struggling. When I finally ran functional labs, it was like someone turned the lights on. I could see what was happening — biochemically, metabolically, hormonally — inside my body. These labs were the missing piece.They weren’t vague guesses or quick fixes. They were a roadmap.

I began following a personalized D.R.E.S.S. protocol (Diet, Rest, Exercise, Stress Reduction, Supplements)… and within a month, my body started to shift in ways I hadn’t experienced in years:

I began sleeping deeply and waking up rested. I could exercise without crashing for days afterward. My reactions to foods practically disappeared. My skin cleared and looked brighter. The bloating was gone and I was pooping daily :) My cycles became painless and predictable. My emotions began to stabilize. It felt like my body finally exhaled.

And even though real healing continued far beyond that first month, I knew I had stumbled upon something women everywhere deserved to know about.

That’s why I do this work. That’s why I became a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. And that’s why I created Chrysalis Method Wellness.

Because no woman should have to suffer endlessly. No woman should be dismissed. And no woman should have to piece together her healing alone.

I found the answers my body had been trying to tell me for years — and I genuinely believe you can find yours, too.

Are you ready to try something different… something deeper… something that finally makes sense? I’m here when you’re ready.

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The Chrysalis Coaching Method

Chrysalis means transformation, and that’s exactly what healing is—a metamorphosis. Just like a caterpillar, we often resist change because it feels uncomfortable. But the beauty is in the process.

True health isn’t just about food. It’s about how we rest, play, process emotions, and nourish ourselves beyond the plate. If you’re feeling stuck in exhaustion, cravings, bloating, hormone imbalances, or anxiety, I’m here to help guide you through your own transformation.

Because you don’t have to do this alone.

Are You Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?

If you’re tired of feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and disconnected from your body, I’d love to help you take that first step toward healing.

Let’s work together.

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Meet Richelle

A Little About Me

I’m a Southern girl, born and raised in Louisiana, but my heart belongs to Montana. We moved there in my 30s, and for 15 years, I had the incredible gift of raising my family in Bozeman—surrounded by mountains, rivers, and the endless Big Sky. I loved watching the wildlife from my porch, hiking, skiing, and soaking up everything Montana had to offer. Sure, the cold could get old, but let’s be honest—the Louisiana heat can drive a girl insane too!

Beyond my love for nature, my most important role has been being a wife and mom. My two boys are grown now, navigating their own journeys, and my greatest hope for them is a life filled with faith, adventure, purpose, deep friendships, and, most of all, a sense of happiness and self-worth.

Just like I want the best for them, I want the same for you. Because true health isn’t just about what we eat or how we move—it’s about how we feel in our bodies and in our lives.

How I Can Support You

I believe that healing is possible for everyone, and I would love to guide you on your journey to becoming the healthiest, happiest version of yourself.

Certifications & Training:

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitoner (FDN-P)
Certified Integrative Holistic Nutrition Coach – IIN
Certified Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner – IMH-C

Licensed Medical Aesthetician

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