ABOUT Ken Kiser – A-CFHC

How I went from chronically sick with horrible habits to experiencing optimal health, enjoying the best years of my life…and how I can help you do the same!

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Hello, my name is Ken Kiser and I am a certified ADAPT Functional Health and Epigenetic Coach who helps people over 40 change their habits, lifestyle and environment so that they can feel better and age better.

For years, I suffered from the debilitating symptoms of chronic heartburn and gastro-esophageal reflux disease. I know all too well, the excessive clearing of my throat, the cough, the constant burning, sleepless nights.

I was 18 years old when I underwent my first endoscopy. Shortly after, I was prescribed my first acid reflux medication. By 41, I had undergone 11 endoscopies and been prescribed every possible heartburn medication now found on the over the counter aisle of every drugstore. Despite this treatment, I still lived in constant agony. I had become accustomed to living with these symptoms. The solution of endoscopy and prescription heartburn medication was not working. I had to find another way.

This led me on my journey to working with a Doctor who looked at my problem from a functional health perspective. I learned that I had to take responsibility of my health. I changed my habits by eliminating stressors like alcohol and tobacco, greasy foods, wheat and dairy. I had to feed my gut and restore it with good bacteria. I then focused on my mindset. I realized that how I talked to myself effected my health. I learned that I could retrain my brain to overcome cravings.

I changed my sleep habits and added a mindfulness practice to deal with my stress and anxiety. I implemented an ancestral, paleo diet that fit my needs as well as finding the right exercise that keeps my inflammation down. With the help of a Functional Medicine Practitioner as well as Functional Health Coach, I was able to improve my overall wellness and now live symptom and medication free.

My journey has fueled my passion to help others, like you, take control of their health habits. Recently, I completed two fellowships in the study of Epigenetic coaching. This has allowed me to further help clients by getting very specific on how to optimize the complex system that is the human genome. The human body is designed well – it just needs the right information to thrive!

Partnering with Epigenetic Coaching, I use motivational interviewing, positive psychology, and the fundamentals of habit change, to help you go through your protocols, eliminate stressors, and implement healthy habits that support your treatment and ultimately lead you to living in optimal health!

I will use the tools learned in my ADAPT Health Coaching program as non-violent communication, motivational interviewing, the trans-theoretical model and stages of change as well as functional nutrition and positive psychology.

A Health Coach is not a substitute for any Medical Professional or advice. I do not prescribe or diagnose but rather work in collaboration with my clients to transform their health one habit at a time! I can work along medical practitioners and can help you implement their health and wellness treatment. Let’s work together and reclaim your optimal health today!