
You don't have to do this alone !

Your world changed the moment your doctor shared the words “autoimmune condition.”
The questions, the fears, and the uncertainty can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to carry it alone.
I’m here to guide you through the mental and emotional side of your journey, so you can find stability, strength, and purpose again.
I guide individuals navigating life with an autoimmune diagnosis to manage the emotional and mental challenges that often come with it. Together, we focus on creating balance, building resilience, and strengthening your mindset so you can feel more in control of your life and your next steps.
My approach bridges the gap between medical treatment and emotional wellbeing, helping you reconnect with your sense of purpose and peace.


After a diagnosis, most people are handed prescriptions, treatment plans, and medical advice but no one stops to ask, “How are you really doing?”
Many doctors simply don’t have the time or resources to support patients emotionally. And yet, that’s exactly what so many people crave the chance to talk, to process, and to be understood.
I understand that sense of loss, confusion, and frustration. The days that blur together between appointments, or when you feel like no one around you “gets it.”
That’s where I come in to help you navigate the emotional side of this life change with empathy, structure, and support.

That journey taught me that strength isn’t about pushing through it’s about showing up for yourself in new ways.
It’s learning to listen to your body, honor your emotions, and take back the pen to rewrite your story.
Now, I help clients find their footing and rediscover their spark.
I work with individuals one-on-one to:
Regain emotional balance and stability
Build supportive habits and routines
Work through fear, frustration, and self-doubt
See life beyond the diagnosis with renewed confidence
My mission is simple: To remind you that you are not your diagnosis, you are your resilience.


When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me embracing the life I once thought I’d lost.
I love hiking through the Pocono Mountains, feeling the breeze on my face, and being reminded of how far I’ve come. My favorite moments, though, are spent dancing and laughing with my granddaughters who’ve gone from watching me struggle to move comfortably to cheering me on as “Gamma who never sits still.”
Life with an autoimmune condition doesn’t mean you have to stop showing up for the things you love.
It’s about rewriting the rules finding new ways to do what makes you feel alive, even if it looks different than before. I believe in living fully, celebrating every small victory, and finding joy in ordinary moments.
Whether it’s trying a new recipe, traveling, or simply sitting outside with a good cup of coffee, I remind myself daily: my diagnosis doesn’t define me, my resilience does.















Here’s what clients have shared about their experience working with Annmarie and the difference personalized support has made in their lives.


Annmarie is a wealth of knowledge and experience that she uses to help clients work through the large and small challenges of living with an auto immune disease. She has a heart for helping others to live their best life!


Annmarie is an engaging speaker. She is both thoughtful and considerate. She has helpful insights and good listening skills. Annmarie is open about her personal journey, including her own experiences with trauma, and her diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.
Great resources and stories inside to step into your empowered path!

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
The holidays have a way of whispering expectations long before we realize we’re listening.
Be there.
Do more.
Stay longer.
Push through.
Christmas, especially, carries a script. Traditions, gatherings, meals, schedules, and unspoken rules about how much you’re supposed to give of yourself in the name of love and togetherness.
But the body you live in now may not recognize that script anymore.
For those of us living with chronic illness, autoimmune disease, or ongoing pain, the holidays aren’t just busy. They’re demanding. And the cost of “pushing through” is rarely paid in the moment. It shows up days later. Sometimes weeks later. In flares, exhaustion, emotional depletion, or the quiet frustration of needing recovery time long after the decorations come down.
This is the part no one sees.
We often measure showing up by how long we stayed, how much we did, or whether we matched the energy of the room. But what if showing up meant something different now?
What if showing up meant listening to your body before it had to raise its voice?
Boundaries during the holidays are often misunderstood. They’re seen as withdrawal, distance, or lack of effort. But in truth, boundaries are what allow connection to continue. They are what keep us from burning out completely.
Choosing to leave early.
Saying no to one more event.
Letting someone else host.
Skipping a tradition that no longer fits.
These are not failures. They are acts of care.
There is a quiet courage in disappointing others so you can remain intact. It’s not about being difficult or selfish. It’s about understanding that your body keeps the score, even when your heart wants to please.
Presence is not measured by endurance.
You can be fully present in shorter moments.
You can offer love without overextending.
You can choose simplicity over spectacle.
Perfection is exhausting. Presence is sustainable.
As this year comes to a close, I invite you to reflect gently. No judgment. No pressure to change anything overnight.
What has your body been teaching you about pace?
Where has slowing down been an act of wisdom rather than weakness?
What rhythms are no longer negotiable?
If you find yourself craving support as you navigate these questions, you don’t have to do it alone.
You’re welcome to join my free Facebook community, Autoimmune Women: Life After Diagnosis, where we talk honestly about boundaries, energy, and living well in a body that asks for care.
And if you’re ready for a more guided next step, my From Diagnosis to Direction Roadmap offers a gentle path forward when everything feels heavy and unclear. It’s not about fixing you. It’s about helping you listen and choose what comes next with confidence.
On this Christmas Eve, I wish you a holiday filled with as much peace, rest, and presence as your body allows. However you celebrate, may you feel supported, seen, and gently held.
Protecting your energy is not pulling away from life. It’s how you stay connected to it.
One step.
One flare.
One breath at a time.

My own diagnosis taught me how isolating and confusing this journey can be. I realized that while medical care treats the body, very few people talk about the emotional toll. That realization inspired me to create the kind of support I wish I had in those early days.
I focus on the whole person, not just the diagnosis. My coaching blends mindset work, emotional support, and everyday life tools to help you feel like yourself again—strong, grounded, and capable of joy.
If you often feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck after your diagnosis, coaching can help. You don’t have to have everything figured out—just a willingness to take small, steady steps toward feeling better emotionally and mentally.
You are not your diagnosis. You are resilient, capable, and deserving of a life filled with joy and purpose. My role is to remind you of that truth and walk beside you as you rediscover your strength.

