Based in sunny San Diego, Cerena brings a deep passion for health, wellness, and supporting women through every stage of life to her role at Modern Thyroid Clinic. As a mother of four, her journey into health and wellness has been shaped by her own experiences. Early in her career, she worked as a health coach with Organifi and even competed in an NPC Bodybuilding Competition—only to discover a few weeks later that she was pregnant. Over the next several years, Cerena welcomed three more children back-to-back and breastfed each of them, giving her a firsthand understanding of the physical and emotional demands of motherhood.

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After navigating a particularly challenging postpartum period following her second pregnancy, Cerena felt called to learn more about supporting women during and after motherhood. She completed a year-long certification and became a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner through the Nutritional Therapy Association, focusing on postnatal depletion. Shortly after the birth of her third child, she experienced major changes in her own health, including heavy cycles, mood fluctuations, and other hormonal shifts. This ultimately led to a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, which profoundly shaped the direction of her work.

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Today, Cerena works as a Medical Assistant at Modern Thyroid Clinic, supporting clinicians and helping patients feel seen, heard, and cared for. Her personal health journey, combined with her dedication to root-cause healing, allows her to connect deeply with patients and provide thoughtful, evidence-based support. Cerena is grateful to be part of a team committed to helping patients find answers, regain their health, and move toward lasting wellness.

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