Becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner | NTA Review

[@firstlast-js5yw]

What a HUGE accomplishment!🎉 I have been watching your story unfold on KZbin and to see this video of you obtaining your goal is SO encouraging❤ I have been encouraged by your faith in my own chronic illness journey. You have shown me that despite our health difficulties, we can absolutely enjoy life and keep smiling, to trust Jesus and allow the patience and respect to our bodies to move towards healing. I sincerely hope you update KZbin periodically and wish you the absolute best😊❤

[@stephwittek]

Thank you SO much for the encouraging words! 💚 I'm so so glad you've taken that with you. I definitely plan to be back at some point!!

[@gayingawashington9724]

Congratulations. I have been following your channel and was wondering why you didn't post in a while. Your channel has helped so much. I pray for you as you embark on this journey.

[@stephwittek]

I'm so glad my videos have been helpful. Thank you so much for your kind prayers. 💚

[@WhatTheFrenchToast]

CONGRATULATIONS Steph!!! You are an inspiration. My wife has also endured so much in health challenges very similar to yours. From having two surgeries from endometriosis to being forced into medical menopause at 35. I've been sharing your journey with her to encourage her! I'm so excited to see you reach this milestone! God bless you, and your amazing husband for being such a great support partner for you!

[@stephwittek]

Sounds like she is a WARRIOR. 👏🏼 Thank you so much for the kind and encouraging words!!

[@levernfitzpatrickjr.3969]

I loved how you incorporate God and put him first. 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@iinotscot]

Congratulations steph, ive been following you im a fellow chronic Gastritis warrior. No wonder you haven't posted any vid for a long time. You're now healthier and prettier ❤

[@heather.l.reynolds]

Congratulations, Steph!!! 🎉😃👏🏻 You had mentioned Neurofeedback in your video. Could you share which program you did, and if you’d recommend it? I’m looking into remote Neurofeedback but am overwhelmed by the choices I’ve come across. Thanks 🙏🏻

[@CrystalMartin-f5y]

I've considered trying neurofeedback for a chronic pain condition that feels like electricity in my spine. I'd also be curious to know what type of neurofeedback you did, Stephanie. Congrats on your accomplishment! I'm glad to see you back on youtube again!

[@stephwittek]

Hey Heather! There’s a lot out there. I didn’t have a great experience with the folks I worked with - but I did enjoy the benefits for sure! My biggest recommendation would be to work with a person/team that is creating a personalized program for you vs. general stuff like BrainTap. So you can get actual data from your brain in real time.

[@sarah-janehollitt8927]

Congratulations dear Steph! What a mammoth effort and beautiful outcome. Proud of you 🎉🙌🏼🥹 You've been in my thoughts and prayers. Looking forward to updates from you when and as you can. Go gently 💛

[@stephwittek]

Thank you so much!! 🥹💚

[@Alleyfam51699]

Congratulations!! Thank you so much for sharing your story. You have helped me so much with your older videos and all the information you’ve shared. Please share whenever you start taking clients because I would love to be one. I completely understand taking time for yourself and needing to heal. I hope to one day share our daughter’s story. So to respect her privacy on a public platform, I’ll keep it vague. I’m now a big believer in our bodies being supported by nutrition and natural remedies to thrive better instead of just treating symptoms. Thank you for all the information you share with us and you will be in my prayers.

[@stephwittek]

Thank you so much for the kind words!! I will absolutely share when I’m ready to begin taking on clients. Focusing on brain, nervous system, and trauma education now and I’m absolutely loving it and know this will be the difference in working with folks who are extremely sensitive. Really working on becoming the practitioner I wish I had.

[@Alleyfam51699]

That’s wonderful! I’ve been learning about how trauma affects the body myself. We have had some traumas happen to us in the past few years and I really believe it’s played a big part in my health. It’s a really interesting topic and makes total sense once you start really looking into it. I hope your studies go well.

[@andrealwilliams17]

Thank you for sharing an in depth look into the program I've been playing with the idea but just not sure

[@stephwittek]

I get it. It took 6 years before it finally felt like the right time for me. There's a lot of options out there. Praying right now that you'll have clarity and wisdom in your next steps. 💚

[@pas_du_tout]

Welcome back and congratulations!❤

[@stephwittek]

Thank you!! 💞

[@imyanq9343]

So happy for you Steph👏 I can't wait to see more videos 🥰🌹

[@als239]

Congratulations, you will help so many!!! No doubt it was tough to get through but you did it! I became a holistic health coach in the midst of severe tick-borne infections and while I almost felt like a fraud my mentors repeatedly told me I'd be a better coach because of my personal, in the moment experience, and they were right. It was hard at times but it always energized me so much and it still does. No more TBI's but still dealing with MCAS and starting my own version of limbic retraining as after doing several different types for various time periods and hearing of others creating their own/what works for them, system, I'm giving it a go. If you feel inspired, even an instagram post with health tips here and there is helping someone! Bravo! Be the teacher!

[@stephwittek]

Praise God for no more TBIs!!! That's massive! Sorry to hear you're dealing with the MCAS still. Haha I'm doing the same!! Make-shifting my own brain retraining in a way. So excited to see where God leads us!! Thank you for the encouragement. 💚

[@ruby3200]

Congratulations!🎉 I’m so glad you were able to achieve your dream! We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us! ❤ I was diagnosed with POTS and my new doctors suspect MCAS, fibromyalgia, hyper mobility issues, and digestive issues on top of my ME/CFS. Thanks for sharing the information about MCAS. I’m going to a neurologist in two weeks, so knowing MCAS has neurological issues is helpful. I just went to a physical therapist that did lymphatic drainage massages on me and is going to help me calm my fight or flight. I’m interested in working on my bodies ability to heal so hopefully she can help me with it. The fatigue is my main problem my doctors flat out tell me they don’t know what to do about it. For me I think it’s a mixture of going to western medical doctors and also holistic approach doctors both have helped. Again I’m so happy for you and will continue to keep you in my prayers!❤

[@stephwittek]

So glad you're going and getting the support you need! Mast cells are found in the limbic system, along all nerve endings and nerve sheaths - so they respond to every thought and emotion we have (conscious or subconscious). So, when that limbic system is impaired, it can absolutely affect MCAS, but the beauty of neuroplasticity is that we can work with the nervous system to influence the immune system & help calm/stabilize mast cells!! That's the work I'm getting into post grad - really understanding that connection and practical ways to support someone who can't tolerate supplements. It's just complex work and it takes time and practice! Praying this appointment goes well for you. 💚

[@Laura-ir4gk]

Congratulations Stephanie!!! May God continue to bless you!

[@stephwittek]

Thank you Laura 😊

[@elizabethlandis6050]

Congratulations! This is huge! Thanks for the encouragement. 🎊🎊

[@stephwittek]

Thank you so much!!

[@lilytodd9958]

Oh Steph!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 I teared up watching and listening. So proud of you ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stephwittek]

Love you!! 💚

[@mislandeetienne3143]

Glory to God Go🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌 With God all things are possible I was just thinking about you proud of you love keep going,keep pushing and God will finish it

[@stephwittek]

🫶🏼💚

[@carriegage5321]

Wow, this is awesome! I am a fellow endo warrior and I was worried about your health while you weren’t posting videos! Questions on the program - does it cover food intolerances - can they be healed? Immunoglobulins seem to be big lately. Also, the use of probiotics? I am seeing them work for myself and others. I would be interested in working with you!

[@stephwittek]

Hey, Carrie! The program covers nutrition, anatomy/physiology, and the science of how nutrients support our body's metabolic processes. Yes! Food intolerances can go away once certain pathogens clear up. In my limited experience, I've seen that typically be a parasite and/or leaky gut issue. Probiotics can be supportive for some, but not everyone. I'm not practicing just yet - but I have a list of recommended practitioners on my site. 🙂

[@addisababa4526]

Congrats Steph!

[@onefinechannel682]

Random Q but would you ever be interested in hosting a chronic illness movie night type thing(no symptom etc chat… just focus on fun/connection)? I’ve just been finding for myself needing more connection but hard to get it. And congrats on your goal! I related to it being hard with CF as well to keep up with things

[@Dimich1993]

Congrats guys! 😄🎉

[@MandyMeehan]

So so proud 🥲🎉

[@stephwittek]

Glad you can call me a practitioner friend now. 😉

[@faithcalhoun6877]

Love this so helpful!! How do you find a job after it is it mostly creating your own online “coaching” buisness

[@stephwittek]

That’s one option! A lot of folks partner with chiropractic offices, gyms, wellness centers, they create recipes/blogs, teach classes, and/or start their own practice. I am not pursuing anything with my education at the moment, but the knowledge itself is still so helpful even just for myself and my own health journey.

[@alphafit2057]

Hey fam! I'm curious to know how this journey is going for you? I'm revisiting this opportunity again and highly considering taking the leap. How's your professional life been since becoming a NTP?

[@stephwittek]

So glad you're considering getting into this field!! We need more folks in the health world. I address in the very last chapter of this video why I'm taking a break from my career at the moment. I do stay in touch with the classmates I had during my cohort and they're all doing different things - some started their own practice and others work in wellness centers or added it on to their existing businesses (personal trainers, food bloggers, etc). The opportunities for what you can do with this education post graduation are really endless!

[@riawadmark7167]

Hi! I was wondering what your bachelor's degree was in? I'm currently in dietetics but don't love the primarily clinical route it's taking me, so I'd rather switch to the culinary route. Can you still take the program without a health science-focused bachelor's degree?

[@stephwittek]

My degree is in English - so no you don't need a science-focused Bachelor's Degree! 😊

[@firstlast-js5yw]

I also have MCAS, can you recommend any books or websites so I can educate myself (newly diagnosed) Thank you 😊😊

[@stephwittek]

Not just yet, but the ‘services’ page on my website has several MCAS literate practitioners recommended ☺️