Why I Use Supplements

My journey with supplements began unexpectedly—during a continuing education course, not in a clinic or a doctor’s office. While attending the Dynamic Fascial Stretching course through the Fascial Training Institute, led by Simone Fortier, I was introduced to something that would change everything: a Brain Health Assessment and a couple capsules of Taurine.

At that time, I was running on empty—mentally and physically. As someone with ADHD who cannot tolerate prescription medications like Adderall or Vyvanse (they caused debilitating migraines that took me out of work and life), I felt like I was constantly treading water, fighting to stay afloat while making little progress. When I took Taurine during the course, my brain responded almost instantly. The racing, scattered thoughts calmed. My thinking aligned. For the first time in years, I could actually focus. It was such a dramatic shift that I knew I had to learn more.

That experience led me to work directly with Simone Fortier, the founder of the Fascial Training Institute. I began a personalized supplementation program based on the results of the online Brain Health Assessment (which is now available on my own website). Unlike the general supplements I had occasionally tried in the past, this program targeted specific nutritional deficiencies—designed uniquely for my brain and body.

Since then, month by month, I’ve felt real and lasting change:

∎ My energy has returned—for life, work, and play.
∎ I’m less irritable, with clearer memory and better sleep.
∎ I no longer feel overwhelmed by noise, distractions, or internal pressure.
∎ My symptoms of depression have lifted, and the urge to self-medicate has faded.
∎ I have the confidence to run my own clinic and confront long-standing personal challenges.
∎ I’ve reconnected with joy in movement—thanks to consistent workouts and less physical pain.
This transformation didn’t happen overnight—but it keeps getting better.

Today, I continue to use supplements from Designs for Health, and I often recommend the Brain Health Assessment to clients who are:

∎ Professionals facing burnout
∎ Individuals recovering from concussions
∎ Those struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, or attention issues
∎ Parents, caregivers, and entrepreneurs looking for a mental reset
∎ Curious minds and lifelong learners who want to support their brain health

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in survival mode, like your brain is working against you instead of with you—there are other options. Personalized supplements helped me reclaim focus, energy, and direction. Maybe they can help you too.