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Hi! I'm Alexa, a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, mom, and the founder of Farms Before Pharms.
I know firsthand that rural life is rewarding, but it’s also demanding. Early mornings, long days, and constant responsibilities don’t leave much room for complicated health plans.
After struggling with my own energy, stress, and nutrition, I realized lasting health isn’t built on trends, but a strong foundation.
Now, I help ambitious women rebuild their energy, and confidence with simple, practical nutrition that fits real life because you deserve to enjoy the life you have worked so hard to build.
My Story
I’m a rural single mom juggling a lot — kids, chores, a full-time job off the farm, and the responsibility of caring for 21 animals. Some days that looks like early mornings, late nights, and figuring it all out on my own.
I’m also a girlfriend to a rancher, an alpaca breeder, a lifelong horse girl, a hiker when I can sneak away, and someone who genuinely loves a quiet moment with a good book. But there was a season where I barely survived the work day, tucking my toddler in to bed, and collapsing in to my own. I was exhausted, dealing with fluctuating weight, waking up in the middle of the night, painful periods, and snappy with those around me.
I tried the things most women try because it worked for the women I saw online... I bought the supplements (a lot of them). I tried eating less, and instead of feeling better I felt worse… and eventually wrecked my hormones. I was spending money, trying harder, and still not feeling better. It was an exhausting cycle producing some temporary results, but nothing long term. So I decided to pursue becoming a Certified Nutritional Practitioner because I realized I was focusing on quick fixes instead of foundations, but wanted the education to discover how exactly to go about that.
Through my education and personal experience I now focus on the four pillars that actually move the needle:
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Nutrition
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Stress Management
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Sleep Habits
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Exercise Routine
None of these produced overnight results, but I finally started feeling like myself again.
That’s why I created Farms Before Pharms because I know there are other rural moms out there doing everything on their own, quietly running on empty, and wondering if this is just how life is supposed to feel but it’s not.
You deserve to feel energized, clear-headed, and confident even in the middle of busy life out here.