You finally got a name for what you’re feeling: Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.

Maybe you’re relieved to have a diagnosis after years of feeling off. Maybe you're overwhelmed by a flood of Google searches and medication talk. Either way — I see you. And I remember exactly how that moment felt.

As someone who’s been through it myself (and now helps women navigate it every day), here are 5 things I wish someone had told me when I was newly diagnosed with Hashimoto’s.

TSH Is Just One Piece of the Puzzle

Most conventional doctors only test your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone). But Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune condition, not just a thyroid problem. To understand what’s really going on, you need a full thyroid panel, including:

Free T4
Free T3
Reverse T3
TPO and TG antibodies

⚠️ Just because your TSH is in range doesn’t mean your body is converting or using thyroid hormones properly.

Your Symptoms Are Real — Even If Your Labs Look “Fine”

One of the hardest parts of Hashimoto’s? Being told you’re fine when you know you’re not.
I was exhausted, foggy, bloated, and anxious — but dismissed because my labs were “normal.”

Through a functional lens, we look for optimal ranges and connect your labs with your symptoms. Because your lived experience matters just as much as your numbers.

Gut Health Matters More Than You Think

Up to 80% of your immune system lives in your gut. If your gut is inflamed, leaky, or overrun with pathogens, your immune system stays on high alert — and your thyroid pays the price.

In my practice, I run tests like the GI-MAP to uncover:

Hidden infections (like H. pylori or parasites)
Low stomach acid
Imbalanced microbiome
Zonulin/elevated intestinal permeability

Healing the gut helps calm the autoimmune fire.

Medication Is Just One Tool — Not the Full Picture

Yes, thyroid medication can help. But it won’t stop the immune attack on your thyroid.
That’s why functional support is essential — to address the root cause of the autoimmunity, not just replace missing hormones.

Support can include:

Blood sugar balancing through food
Reducing inflammation through gut healing
Managing stress and cortisol
Supporting detox and liver function
Removing gluten and other trigger foods

You’re Not Broken — and You’re Not Alone

Hashimoto’s can make you feel like a stranger in your own body. But healing is possible — and you don’t have to do it alone.

If you’re newly diagnosed, here’s what I want you to know:

Your symptoms are valid
There is a root cause
You can feel better
You deserve someone who listens

That’s why I do what I do.

Coming Soon: Hashimoto’s 101 — Survive + Thrive

I’m currently creating a live, small-group course to help women with Hashimoto’s finally understand what’s going on in their bodies — and how to begin feeling better.

In this intimate group (10–20 women max), I’ll guide you through:

What Hashimoto’s really is — beyond the basic diagnosis
How it affects your thyroid, hormones, gut, and immune system
The exact steps to support your body so you can stop just surviving and start thriving

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or you’ve been struggling for years with no clear answers, this course is designed to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.

✨ This isn’t a self-paced program — I’ll be teaching it live, walking with you step-by-step through each phase of your healing.

Want early access when enrollment opens? Join my email list or message me directly — I’d love to walk this journey with you.

Newly Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s? 5 Things I Wish I Knew Sooner