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 exhausting.
I struggled with bloating, constipation, diarrhea, severe stomach pain, painful periods, skin issues, brain fog, anxiety, and overwhelming fatigue. At my worst, I would take a three-hour nap during the day and still be in bed by 8 p.m. completely exhausted.
In 2018, after a colonoscopy, endoscopy, gallbladder ultrasound, and countless blood tests, I was told everything looked "normal."
But I didn't feel normal.
I left feeling defeated, dismissed, and no closer to understanding why I felt so terrible.
Sound familiar?
Like many women, I kept searching for answers.
I tried different diets, eliminated foods, exercised more, exercised less, worked with nutritionists, increased fiber, bought supplements, and followed countless wellness recommendations. I was willing to try almost anything if it meant feeling better.
But nothing seemed to create lasting change.
Over time, my health struggles began affecting everything—my energy, my work, my relationships, and my ability to enjoy life. I remember telling my husband that I felt hopeless. I genuinely wondered if this was simply how I was going to feel forever.
Then everything changed.
I discovered functional wellness and learned something no one had explained before: when you understand what's happening inside the body, you can make decisions that actually support healing.
For the first time, I looked beyond symptoms and began exploring the underlying factors contributing to them. Functional testing gave me information I had never been offered before and helped me understand what my body had been trying to communicate for years.
With a personalized plan focused on nutrition, rest, stress management, movement, and targeted supplementation, my body slowly began to change.
I started sleeping better. My digestion improved. The bloating decreased. My energy returned. My cycles became more manageable. My skin improved. Most importantly, I finally felt like myself again.
That experience changed the course of my life.
It's why I became a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and created Chrysalis Method Wellness.
Today, I help women who are tired of being told everything is "normal" uncover the factors contributing to fatigue, digestive issues, hormone imbalance, brain fog, weight gain, and other stubborn symptoms.
Because you deserve answers.
You deserve to feel heard.
And you deserve the opportunity to feel like yourself again.
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.
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 Practitioner (FDN-P)
-Certified Integrative Holistic Nutrition Coach – (IIN)
-Certified Women’s Hormone Health Practitioner – (IMH-C)
-Licensed Medical Aesthetician