Mara Gerke

My journey began in January 1994, when I was diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), now called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). After seven lumbar sympathetic blocks and a lumbar sympathectomy, I still lived with bone pain, nerve pain, muscle contractions, swelling, sleep problems, and falls from being unable to initiate movement. By 1996, I was taking five medications a day just to manage my symptoms.

I was told RSD was “the pain that never goes away,” and I believed it. Managing pain became my new normal. Every day I reminded myself: keep going, lying down won’t make you feel better.

In 2005, I began exploring natural approaches and lifestyle changes, and over time I took back my health. That experience became my mission: helping others do the same.

Today, I’m a Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP), Gut Health Nutrition Specialist, Certified Herbalist, and Certified Aromatherapist. I help men and women over 40 manage pain and CRPS, reduce inflammation, and balance their metabolism, starting with the gut. My focus is simple, sustainable habits that add up to real change.

I’m the author of The Healthy Habits Challenge, a practical starting point for healthier living, and I offer workshops, programs, and one-on-one coaching through Energy Wellness Products. When I’m not working, you’ll find me outdoors, living what I teach.

Learn more at energywellnessproducts.com.