Marlies Alves shares her journey from being a registered nurse to becoming a cancer patient, highlighting the importance of nutrition in overall health. She candidly discusses her experiences with acute myeloid leukemia, conventional cancer treatment, and how she found healing through holistic practices.

• Growing up in Rhode Island after losing her father
• Becoming a nurse and her early experiences in healthcare
• Mother’s colon cancer diagnosis sparks a passion for nutrition
• Navigating her own cancer diagnosis and treatment
• Advocating for nutrition in the hospital setting
• Transitioning from conventional treatments to holistic health coaching
• Launching Healing Strong group to support others in their journeys
• Reinforcing the importance of taking charge of one’s health
• Finding purpose in sharing her story with others

Contact Marlice:
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RI Group Leader

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