Hi! I'm Madison Waggoner,
Ayurvedic Doctor specializing in Hormonal Health and Fertility Education,
Yoga and Meditation Teacher and Mama of Two.
My initial interest in wellness began at a very young age. One of my first memories was sitting on our kitchen counter packing my own lunch for kindergarten - the lunch included food from each of the recommended categories on the (then) food pyramid.
In my college days, I realized that my inner drive to “succeed” took me straight to mental overwhelm. One semester, I planned philanthropic events and a major fundraiser. This was in addition to a packed class schedule studying business management, entrepreneurship and nutrition. Yoga invited me out of my busy mind and into feeling/sensing my physical body. It also opened me to the exploration of spirituality. I felt connected to a deeper meaning and purpose in life. At that point, yoga became an integral part of my life.
Continual stress and anxiety affected my hormones and digestive system. I stopped getting my period and at the same time deep, cystic acne appeared all over my face. I went on birth control because I was diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) and after hitting rock bottom with my skin, I finally went on accutane for 8 months. The accutane resolved a majority of the acne and birth control made me believe that I was getting a period monthly, but neither solution got to the root cause. The acne came back within a few months. I also learned that birth control was not a solution to heal PCOS - it was a bandaid approach.
A few months later, I learned about Ayurveda during yoga teacher training. My life was forever changed! The ancient wisdom taught me about my mind and body type, and I began to incorporate diet, exercise, lifestyle, self-care techniques that were meant for me. Not only did my digestion and acne improve dramatically, but my cycle also became regular and comfortable. I created a new relationship with myself. I beamed with a newfound mind, body, and spiritual wellness!
Fast forward 10 years and Ayurveda has continued to be a well of healing wisdom in the life-changing transition to motherhood. The resilience and intuition cultivated living the principles of Ayurveda has served me time and time again. I had two starkly different births. Our first son was born beautifully at home. Two days after the birth I developed Bell’s palsy. By using ancient wisdom I was able to heal the facial paralysis within three weeks.
With our second son, we planned another home birth with lots of support to create more ease and rest immediately after birth. The birth did not go according to plan and we had a highly medicalized birth. We were in and out of the hospital as I started preterm labor which stopped (onset by a virus) and a few days later I was induced because I had developed cholestasis of pregnancy, a liver disorder, as a complication of the virus which is ultimately resolved by delivery.
Our son was born healthy and after delivery I was well, too. However, a few days after he was born he developed viral meningitis. We had a few week NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) stay while he was fighting for his life. And through this incredibly difficult time Ayurveda remained steady. I kept myself grounded, nourished and open to this life-changing experience. Thinking outside the box, when there was no solution in the hospital to help him heal (just to keep him fed and breathing), I called upon the wisdom of Ayurveda to support our son’s healing journey.
All to say, that my path leads me to support women. In the most vulnerable and transformative times of life. I serve women who are preparing for pregnancy. Women who struggle with hormone balance and digestive issues. Women who intuitively know there is a more refined and holistic approach to get to the root of imbalance, and boost well-being and resilience because your healing journey is unlike anyones.
Ayurveda is highly intelligent, powerful, and a completely natural healing system. It is built to accommodate different mind-body types because the same approach will not work for everybody. I am thrilled and honored to share this empowering ancient wisdom with you on your journey!
Credentials
Ayurveda Practitioner Certification through New World Ayurveda in 2016
Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner Certification through Ayurved Sadhana in 2022
200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher through Karma Yoga Center in 2013 - now recognized as E-RYT 200
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: Components of Care Certificate of Completion through Postpartum Support International in 2024
Fertility Educator in Training through FEMM in 2025
Functional Hormone Specialist in Training through International Association of Functional Hormone Health
Professional Member, Colorado Ayurvedic Medical Association
Professional Member, Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America
Dual Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship with a Nutrition Minor through The University of Arizona
