Allison Ribaux - Human Resource Consultant - Certified Dog Trainer - Holistic Nutritionist & Herbalist - Yoga Instructor - Anthropologist

I'm Allison, Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Herbalist, Certified Dog Trainer, Yoga Instructor, Anthropologist, and founder of SwitchBack Holistics and Alpine Paws - Wellness in Motion.

After 20 years as a Human Resources Executive, I stepped away from the corporate world to build a life and career aligned with my values, health, and passion for helping others. Today, I combine my expertise in wellness, coaching, and behavior change to help women create lives that feel balanced, sustainable, and fulfilling.

I've always been drawn to movement and adventure. From ultramarathons and triathlons to hiking, biking, and exploring new places, the outdoors has been my greatest source of joy. Much of that journey has been shared with my dogs, who have taught me the value of presence, resilience, and connection. Hiking and traveling with dogs continues to inspire both my personal life and my work through Alpine Paws - Wellness in Motion.

I also live with Vasculitis and Fibromyalgia. After more than a decade of chronic pain and a car accident, I began searching for approaches that would support my health beyond conventional treatments. That journey led me to herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, and yoga, ultimately inspiring me to complete the Community Herbalist Certificate and Holistic Nutrition Program at Pacific Rim College, along with my RYT-200 Yoga Teacher Training.

My work is shaped by both professional training and lived experience. I believe wellness isn't about perfection. It's about having the tools, knowledge, and support to keep pursuing what matters most, whether that's better health, more energy, meaningful adventures, or simply feeling at home in your own body.

Life is short, and I want to show others that travel, adventure, and even a nomadic lifestyle are possible, even with chronic pain. Through SwitchBack Holistics, I help women reconnect with themselves through nutrition, herbal medicine, movement, and mindful living so they can create lives that feel aligned, vibrant, and fully their own.

Specializing in Holistic Solutions for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain - Nomad Version

Here, healing begins at the root. I specialize in holistic approaches that support the body’s natural ability to restore balance, reduce chronic pain, and strengthen immune function. Whether you’re navigating autoimmune conditions, long-term inflammation, or recurring illness, I offer personalized plant based protocols and natural healing methods designed to address the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll tap into the wisdom of nature to support lasting wellness from the inside out.

Root Cause Medicine: Looking Deeper

Modern medicine often treats symptoms with medication or procedures, which can be helpful in the short term. However, when symptoms return or worsen, it may be a sign that the underlying issue hasn't been resolved.

Holistic health asks important questions:

What triggered this illness or imbalance?
What factors in lifestyle, nutrition, environment, or emotions might be contributing?
How can we support the body in healing itself?

By looking at patterns, habits, emotional well-being, and physical health, a clearer picture often emerges.