Meet Rachel Draper | Certified Health Coach, licensed Esthetician, Integrative Health Practitioner

We had the good fortune of connecting with Rachel Draper and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rachel, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I love this question because I have not always thought about starting my own business. I worked for many different people since I was 15 years old. I grew up in Dublin Ireland and learned at a very young age, If I wanted something I would need to go get it myself. I started working in the race horse world riding race horses. I worked in this industry for 16 years. When I turned 30 I fell in love with my teenage crush and we moved to Italy together. He is a solider in the Us military and that is when I decide to work for myself.

I had also worked in the beauty industry form the age of 21 and had so much knowledge and passion for skincare and facial.s. I loved the relaxing atmosphere and results I was able to get with peoples skin. Living in Italy and not speaking any Italian, I did not have many options for work. So I decide to create one in my home. serving all the military ladies with skincare, facials, waxing and all their beauty needs. It was amazing! I was working a job that gave me energy and love for everyone I met. Fast forward 3 years after that when we moved from Italy to Texas. Married and a little 2 year old girl.

We decided that working form home was the best option for us. So I continued to build my business at home still serving the public, with all their skincare needs. My thought process now is that I wish I had of had the courage to work for myself sooner.I love having my own business. I was meant to serve and help people feel beautiful in their own skin.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
My Business is racheldraperwellness. I specialize in Beauty skin & wellness treatments. Combining functional medicine lab testing, nutrition, skin care, integrative approach to each individual in my consultations.

My passion is to help you get to the root cause of your skin or health concerns. I got here today through my own health struggles and skin issues. I also used to struggle with chronic fatigue, joint pain, Gut imbalances, hormonal imbalances that led to mood, skin (acne), infertility, weight and health issues. Through finding the root cause of my imbalances I have been able to heal myself and finally feel balanced and alive again. I have seen amazing results with my own skin and my clients skin when taking an integrative approach to skin health.

I have had many challenges getting to the place I am today in my health journey and business success. Has it been easy? that’s a big NO! and I emphasis this because in todays world all we see instant gratification and success from others on social media. The truth is we all struggle and we all have our own battles. I am a big believer that everything happens for us and not too us. in each struggle we have a lesson to learn and a whole lot of love for ourself when we get out on top.

What do you want the world to know about your brand and story?

I would like the world to know that there is always a root cause to your symptoms. Our skin is the window of our body and it tells us messages of what might be going on inside our body. Most symptoms like bloating, chronic fatigue, joint pain, feeling down, anxiety, excess weight gain, skin issues, hormonal imbalances ( the list goes on) can be helped without taking a pill. I believe we have got to a point as a society that taking a pill for each symptom has become normal. It was never meant to be like this. Fast food, sugar, fast paced life and instant gratification needs a make over. We can have so many people feel better in this world when we take an integrative approach, find the root cause. remove the toxins and replenish the body with what it needs. No more band aid fixes.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I love Texas. so many things to do and see. One of my favorite little spots is Salado. This is where I have my Skin & wellness Studio. I would take them down here for some coffee and a great healthy breakfast. Take a walk through all the beautiful little boutique stores and do some shopping. I love to support the local community. They work really hard and are such beautiful people. I love to Sit by or in the creek if its a super hot day, relax and laugh about old stories together.

I love to go to Austin for some amazing restaurants and wonderful night life. Fredericksburg for some wine tasting and fun. Forth worth stockyards is a must. When you are in Texas you must see a rodeo.

Check out Tour the home of the Dallas cowboys. Dallas Botanical gardens, Waco need s a mention to, its so super cute and many cute little places to visit like magnolia market. There is always so much fun to have in Texas especially when you are with family or friends. 🙂

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would not be able to do this without my Amazing husband and kids. I love them more than anything in the world. My husband is the one who is always there lifting me up and showing me just how far I have come when sometimes I forget. My beautiful family back in Ireland who fill my Heart with love & support.

My friends and fellow integrative health practitioners. The support I have from these people lift my spirts everyday. Thank you. I would love to thank Dr Erin Madigan @naturophoria in Atlanta. She is my inspiriation for taking care of your skin form an inside out with a root cause approach. My Mentor Dr Cabral @integrative health practitioner institute. This man has a wealth of knowledge and his Course and eduction has changed my life. I will be forever grateful for this wellness path I chose. Go check out his book the rain barrel effect.

my skin edcuators Florence Barrett hill, Dr Erin Madigan, Lia @ skin education international. Robyn Mcalpine expert skin therapist. Dermaviduals and environ skincare for having the most amazing skincare in the world. And thank you Jennifer Nerius for recommending me to shoutout Colorado.

Website: https://racheldraperwellness.com/?page_id=82

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