Meet the team
Meet our Dedicated
Migraine Freedom Success Team
My Story
Debbie Waidl
I didn't realize it at the time, but the life I was living was setting me up for decades of migraines.
I grew up on processed foods. Low in healthy fats, proteins, and vegetables. High in sugar and simple carbs.
Exercise? Not my thing. I wasn't big into sports in school, so daily movement was hit or miss at best.
Sleep wasn't a priority. I liked to stay up late, sleep in when I could, and pull long days to get things done. Sleep was always last on my list.
I carried daily stress. Sometimes anxiety. Sometimes depression. Never stopping to think about the impact on my health or what I could actually do to feel better.
I smoked. I drank whenever I wanted. I thought I was invincible.
Then everything changed.
After my second child was born, I started noticing I wasn't feeling my best.
Headaches crept into my days more often. My digestion was off. I had body aches. I was always exhausted. I was only 30 years old.
I thought it was just part of being a mom with two kids and working full time. I figured things would get better as the kids got older.
Within a year, I was having daily migraines and felt like absolute crap.
I tried everything. Medications. Acupuncture. Chiropractors. Essential oils. Elimination diets.
Nothing worked.
I didn't live for 10 years. I functioned.
Missing my kids' lives. Missing my own life. Feeling miserable every single day.
Finally, in March of 2010, I decided I didn’t want to feel this way anymore.
That's when I made my "No Plan B Commitment" to myself and decided to invest in my health.
Living with daily migraines was not an option.
Continuing to miss out on my life due to excruciating pain was not an option.
Taking meds for the rest of my life that weren't working and were harming my body was not an option.
I was all in.
So I invested in myself and created an actual plan that was right for me and my body. And I stuck with it.
The daily migraines stopped.
The number of migraines continued to decrease. My life came back.
Today, I still feel that tightness sneak back into my neck sometimes. Or pressure in my head. Because we're all human and we make daily choices.
But now I have the tools I need to ensure it doesn't become a full-blown migraine. I get to live my life on my terms.
Migraines are no longer in control.
Our Team
Our
Team
Barbie Miller
Client Success Coach
Barbie is a former educator and chemistry professor, a cancer survivor, and someone who personally battled migraines for decades. Her journey through science, resilience, and healing fuels the compassion she brings to every Freedom From Migraines Method® member. Barbie loves supporting women who are ready to break free from the pain she lived with for so long.
Cheryl Riedinger
Mindfulness Success Coach
With over 40 years in education and a career as a high school principal, Cheryl was forced into early retirement due to debilitating hemiplegic migraines. Even with visits to the Diamond Headache Clinic and countless treatments, nothing worked until she discovered this protocol. Now enjoying her migraine-freedom, she is dedicated to helping Freedom From Migraines Method® members rewire their brains and reclaim their lives.
Jaci Phillips
Client Success Coach
Jaci is a nurse practitioner who spent decades researching every possible explanation for her migraines. Although she had full access to conventional medicine, she still struggled until she began integrating functional approaches. Now achieving migraine freedom, Jackie loves helping Freedom From Migraines Method® members combine the best of conventional and functional medicine to achieve lasting results.
Nicole Mc Kenna
Client Success Coach
Nicole, a registered nurse, tried everything available to her to stop her migraines before finally finding freedom through the Freedom From Migraines Method. After decades of pain, she now enjoys supporting FFMM members as they create their own migraine-free futures. Her medical insight paired with lived experience helps women feel truly understood.
Valentina Martinez
Community Specialist
With personal family experience navigating migraines, Valentina has a heart for helping women feel seen, supported, and guided. She ensures you have the exact resources, tools, and personalized support you need throughout your journey. Her warmth and attention ensure no woman ever feels alone in the process.
Natalie Schaeffer
Community Specialist
Natalie has personal experience with migraines for decades and worked through the Freedom From Migraines Method® herself. Her transformation led her to join the team so she could support other women who are ready to stop suffering. She is passionate about ensuring you have the resources and guidance needed to get lasting results.
Kathy Somers
Community Coordinator
Kathy lived with migraines for more than three decades while running a farm and managing a family business. She understands firsthand that true healing requires addressing every part of the inflammatory network. Inside the Women’s Migraine Freedom™ Group, she ensures you have access to the tools, encouragement, and community needed to thrive.
Katherine Manchester
Tech Solution Expert
You may not see Katherine inside the group every day, but she is the steady hand behind the scenes. She ensures all trainings, videos, and resources run smoothly so you can access everything you need without disruption. Her work keeps the learning experience seamless and supported.
Brenda Schinkel
Digital Content Assistant
A graduate of the Freedom From Migraines Method®, Brenda “tried everything” before finally finding relief. Now living her migraine-freedom, she remains part of the team to help share the stories of women on their own healing journeys. She loves listening deeply and presenting member stories in a way that inspires and uplifts the entire community.
Stephen Barsana
Virtual Assistant
Stephen keeps the entire backend of the ecosystem running so you never miss a resource, update, or support touchpoint. He ensures emails, trainings, and program content are delivered reliably every day. His work behind the scenes makes sure each member’s experience is smooth from start to finish.
Serious about finding your migraine freedom?
Join me for a Migraine Breakthrough® Assessment to get clear on what’s keeping you stuck and what you need to start reclaiming your pain-free days.
Let's reduce your migraine symptoms so you can
Feel Great, Make plans, Enjoy Life
Migraines are more than just headaches; they're a sign of deeper imbalances. This is why temporary fixes like pills, injections, and the latest gadgets often fail to provide lasting relief. Achieving freedom from migraines requires a holistic, full-body approach and we're here to support you at every step.