Caroline Golmic has seen the benefits of natural health first-hand.
Caroline watched her husband, Scott, transform physically, mentally, and emotionally from a man held down by his diagnosis to a new man—one who is symptom free and drug-free.
“My interest began with watching my husband’s epic healing journey. He was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 1997 and was on dozens of medications for nearly two decades,” Golmic said.
His transformation, according to Golmic, came after working with a naturopath. Watching her husband heal naturally helped Caroline understand the benefits of and to see a different path to healthy living.
“I believe there are three steps to the healing process. Pray & believe for healing, commit to radical life change, and separate from your diagnosis,” she said.
Golmic with her son and her husband, Scott. Photo by Elisabeth Dorosh
This belief has led Caroline to seek to help others in their wellness journeys. She completed her CNHP (Certified Natural Health Professional) certification through Trinity School of Natural Health in September and in January opened the doors to her facility Terrain Natural Health located at 302 Petain Street in Ellwood City.
Terrain Natural Health is an alternative & holistic health practice with a mission to empower and equip clients to take control of their health by focusing on the foundations, supplementing when necessary, and understanding that overall health is a trifecta: body, mind and spirit.
Golmic said she has been researching holistic health for a while now.
“After years of learning informally about the connection between our gut health and brain health, the importance of our microbiome, and the negative impact of inflammation on the body, I decided to take the next step and pursue a formal education” she said.
Golmic, a Lincoln High School and Robert Morris University Graduate, is also continuing on toward becoming a Board-Certified Naturopath.
The Ellwood City native and mother of a 2-year-old son, Golmic lives in Ewing Park and bases her business on three core beliefs:
- You are well made. The Creator of the universe also created you.
- You don’t have to be a prisoner to your body, be defined by your diagnosis, or fear your genes.
- You do have to play an active role in your own health care.
“I work with clients to take a deep dive into their health history and current lifestyle,” Golmic said. “We will address symptoms, but more importantly, we will pursue the root cause of their health concerns.”
Golmic said each person’s journey is different, and said her role is to be a guiding force in helping her clients empower themselves.
Caroline Golmic completed her CNHP (Certified Natural Health Professional) certification through Trinity School of Natural Health in September and in January opened the doors to her facility Terrain Natural Health located at 302 Petain Street in Ellwood City. Photo by Elisabeth Dorosh
“It’s important to note, my role is not to diagnose, heal, or encourage clients to stop taking prescription medication,” she said. “My role is to educate and equip clients to support their bodies in a way that will allow them to function as designed.”
Golmic said that every person is an individual and will receive an individualized plan. Although the initial intake may be the same for all, the recommendations are not cookie-cutter. A typical consultation will consist of the main reasons for their visit, health history discussion such as medications, current supplementation, and any medical diagnosis; and they will talk about lifestyle items such as water intake, food intake, sleep, waste elimination patterns, movement, health history, etc. Golmic said a urine and saliva sample are collected to test for pH and a biofeedback scan is run.
“The pH analysis can show how well a client is digesting and assimilating food,” Golmic said. “You can still be malnourished if you are eating but not assimilating nutrients. We work to balance these numbers and often the client will know when their numbers are balanced based on their energy level.”
Once Golmic collects and analyzes the information, she then puts together a plan for the client and requests a follow up between two weeks and a month from the initial consultation to see how the plan is working for the client.
“Over the course of initial and follow up consultation(s), we will work to reset and prepare the client’s body for its journey back to health, remove toxins that have built up in their system, and rebuild and maintain a healthy terrain (internal environment),” Golmic said.
Once a plan is initiated and follow ups are completed, clients can return as they wish to maintain their path to wellness.
“Some clients like accountability and will return each month even after their issues have resolved,” Golmic said. “It is really dependent upon a client’s needs. I would suggest at least a follow up once every three months to remain proactive.”
Golmic has a chiropractor on-site monthly and will be adding an Infrared Sauna to Terrain Natural Health in early spring.
To learn more or to schedule an appointment, visit Terrain Natural Health’s website or call 724-201-2062. You can also follow Terrain Natural Health on Facebook.
“I want to remind those in and around our community that they are well made. People are not prisoners to their bodies, and they can choose to play an active role in their health care,” she said.
Are u familiar with Crohn’s pt with a 22 inch stricture? Contemplating surgery because u can’t heal scar tissues right? He’s had it for years but recently had to change his diet. He is 67 has arthritis is cold anemic not absorbing much. He takes G I complete.