Today we’d like to introduce you to Christopher Peterson
Hi Christopher, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to help people feel their best and truly enjoy their health. By the time I reached college, I was on track to attend medical school at 22. I had always been a healthy, athletic, balanced person, but everything changed overnight. At 22, I woke up to skin so itchy it kept me up at night, with dry, scaly patches around my mouth, nose, and eyes. The itching was unbearable, and my body was covered with it, making sleep nearly impossible. I woke up with blood on my hands from scratching.
Weeks passed, and nothing improved. I felt like I didn’t recognize myself anymore. Fatigue was constant, my focus was gone, and I was stressed all the time. I stopped caring about school or the things I used to enjoy. Soon after, I was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. My mental and physical health hit rock bottom. Despite this, my doctors prescribed antibiotics and steroid creams, telling me that my conditions had no cure—eczema, dermatitis, and potentially psoriasis—and that I would have to manage them with medication for the rest of my life.
This didn’t sit right with me. After years of studying the human body in college, I couldn’t accept that there were no other options. So, I dove into research on my own and discovered a wealth of peer-reviewed studies linking inflammation to almost every chronic disease. This led me to gut health and its crucial role in managing inflammation. It felt like I had found the missing piece.
I decided to change my approach and took matters into my own hands. I adjusted my diet, started managing my stress through breath-work and meditation, and established routines that supported my health. Within months, I began to see real changes—my skin cleared up, my depression and anxiety lifted, and I started to feel like the real me again.
This journey ignited a passion for wellness, so I began sharing my insights on social media and with friends. People started reaching out for advice, and I knew I had found something powerful. I left my plans to attend medical school and instead transferred to a nutrition school in NYC, earning certifications as a nutrition and lifestyle coach, specializing in gut health. Since then, I’ve worked one-on-one with individuals, led group coaching sessions, taught community classes, and facilitated wellness retreats—helping people heal from the inside out.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Health journeys ebb and flow, and mine has been no different. When I first began my gut health journey, it was overwhelming and isolating. I was trying different things, learning through trial and error, and sometimes things seemed to get worse before they got better. But consistency has been key. Now, when I have a tough day, I don’t spiral like I did nine years ago. My habits and routines keep me grounded. I’ve built a life where my gut health supports me, and I’ve learned to approach it with patience and care.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Viable Vitality, LLC?
Viable Vitality is a holistic health coaching business focused on personalized nutrition and lifestyle support, with gut health as the foundation. The gut is often called the second brain because it controls so much of our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. But today’s modern diet, stress, and lifestyle conditions are wreaking havoc on our gut health, leading to inflammation and imbalances. By working on your gut, you can unlock lasting energy, balanced hormones, and vitality—so you can live your life to the fullest.
What sets Viable Vitality apart is our truly personalized approach. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution here. We meet our clients where they are and offer ongoing coaching to ensure they never feel alone on their journey. We provide meal guides, grocery lists, supplement protocols, and educational resources to support each client in a way that fits their busy life. We’re your one-stop-shop for health transformation, whether it’s through one-on-one coaching, group coaching, local or virtual classes, or wellness retreats.
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
My success is rooted in the incredible support of my community—friends, family, and clients who have believed in me and my work. Some of my closest friends are people I’ve worked with as their coach, and I’m endlessly grateful for their encouragement. At a young age, I learned the power of community, and I owe so much of my journey to the people who’ve stood by me and my business.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://viablevitality.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthygutcoaching/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.peterson.338/
