In this episode, Steph sits down with Ellyn Halley as she shares her journey from biomedical engineering to chiropractic and doula work, with a focus on women’s health and pelvic health. Ellyn’s approach combines conventional and alternative healthcare practices, and she encourages women to trust their intuition and advocate for themselves. In this conversation, Ellyn and Steph discuss the importance of exercise and nutrition during pregnancy.. Ellyn shares her experience as a business owner in the health and wellness industry and the challenges she has faced. They also discuss the future of the industry and the need for change in the healthcare system. Ellyn shares her dreams for her business and her desire to empower women in their healthcare choices.

Ellyn has been in the strength and conditioning world as a coach for over 10 years. She received her bachelors of science in exercise and sport science as well as a minor in nutrition from UW-La Crosse. She went on to receive her doctorate in chiropractic at Northwestern Health Sciences University. She has completed extensive continuing education in women’s and pelvic health, as well as nutrition. In addition to chiropractic care and coaching, she is a birth doula and provides local + virtual birth support services. She focuses on the whole person, and loves being able to blend her skill set through her business – Doc Halley Solutions. When she is not busy improving women’s health, she loves lifting weights, trail running, gluten free baking, and adventuring with her life partner, Jack, and golden retriever, Lucy.

You can connect with Ellyn and her business, Doc Halley Solutions, by heading to www.dochalleysolutions.com or follow her @ellynhalley.dc on Instagram.

Key Takeaways:

-The importance of providing options and education to pregnant women

-Combining conventional and alternative healthcare practices

-Trusting intuition and advocating for oneself

– The importance of how balanced meals, including protein, veggies, carbs, and fats, are essential for optimal nutrition during pregnancy.

-How the health and wellness industry is shifting towards more non-traditional and individualized approaches to healthcare.

-The need for change in the healthcare system to prioritize outcomes and patient-centered care.

-Empowering women in their healthcare choices and supporting them in their journey is a driving force for many healthcare providers.