Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Rasnick.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
My journey to wellness has been years in the making and is deeply connected to my family’s story.
For much of my life, I trusted that if something was sold in a grocery store, it was probably safe, and if a doctor told me something, it was probably the only answer. That perspective began to change when my father was diagnosed with colorectal cancer. After six years of treatment, he ran out of conventional chemotherapy options and was told there was little left to do. Determined to keep fighting, he began researching and connecting with naturopathic and integrative practitioners who helped support his body through nutrition, lifestyle changes, and targeted therapies. While they didn’t cure his cancer, they helped him regain enough strength and quality of life to spend another year with our family and meet both of his grandchildren. Watching that transformation changed me forever.
His journey and having my children inspired me to start asking questions and taking a closer look at my own health. Along the way, I experienced several situations that challenged my assumptions about healthcare. I was once told surgery was the best option for debilitating sciatica, only to find relief through several months of chiropractic care. Years later, I began experiencing sudden anxiety, intense mood swings, brain fog, difficulty losing weight, dry eyes and other symptoms that I was repeatedly told were simply part of aging because my routine lab work appeared “normal.”
Something didn’t feel right.
Through connections I had made in the holistic health community, I sought additional testing and support. That process led to the discovery of a suspicious thyroid nodule that was later diagnosed as Stage 1 minimally invasive follicular thyroid carcinoma. Thankfully, it was caught early and treated successfully. That experience reinforced something I had already begun to believe: symptoms are often messages from the body, and often we need practitioners willing to dig deeper and ask why those symptoms are occurring in the first place.
Those experiences, combined with the countless stories I’ve heard from others searching for answers, inspired me to create Natural Health Network. I was blessed to partner with my tech-savvy business partner Leah Bryant to create a website, brand and web presence I could have never built alone. Together our goal was and remains simple: build a trusted community where people could connect with vetted, heart-centered professionals who are committed to helping individuals pursue optimal health and uncover potential root causes of their health challenges and use products that promote health rather than trigger reactions.
I believe there is a place for both conventional and holistic healthcare. Western medicine can be lifesaving, and I am incredibly grateful for the doctors and surgeons who helped me through my cancer diagnosis. At the same time, I believe lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, movement, and preventative care deserve a much larger role in our healthcare conversations.
Today, Natural Health Network exists to connect people with trusted practitioners, products, and services that support whole-body wellness and stay informed through the information we share across many platforms. My hope is to help others become informed advocates for their own health, because I truly believe that health is one of our greatest assets. When people feel well physically, emotionally, and spiritually, they are better able to serve others, pursue their purpose, and live the lives they were created to live.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Not at all. In fact, I often joke that if I had known how difficult it would be to build something that had never existed before, I might have thought twice about it—but I’m incredibly grateful I didn’t.
Natural Health Network was born from a passion to connect people with trusted professionals who can help them live healthier, happier lives. When you’re creating something new and challenging the status quo, you’ll find some people immediately see the vision and get excited alongside you. Others are skeptical, don’t understand the value, or simply aren’t ready for change.
I will always be grateful to my incredibly talented business partner who runs the tech side of NHN and makes our website and branding beautiful and consistent. Leah Bryant NHN would never be what it is today without your dedication, constant encouragement and depth of knowledge on all things related to small business start ups!
Over the last two and a half years, I’ve experienced all of it. I’ve been laughed out of rooms, ghosted, told I should never charge for the work I do until I had a much larger platform, and questioned for taking a different approach. Building trust takes time, especially when you’re trying to bridge the gap between conventional and holistic health and create a community centered on education, collaboration, and prevention.
One challenge we’ve never been willing to compromise on is integrity. We intentionally keep our standards high when it comes to the professionals we recommend. That has sometimes required difficult conversations and saying no to opportunities that may have helped us grow faster. But from day one, our mission has been to connect people with practitioners who are truly committed to looking at the whole person and exploring lifestyle, nutrition, stress, environmental factors, and root causes whenever possible—not just managing symptoms.
Thankfully, the challenges have been far outweighed by the encouragement. Some of the most incredible people I’ve ever met have come into my life through this community. I’ve been supported on some of my darkest days, encouraged when I wanted to quit, and reminded of my purpose more times than I can count by members, friends, family, and individuals whose lives have been impacted by the network.
What keeps me going are the stories. Every time someone tells me they finally found answers they had been searching for, a practitioner shares that a new collaboration helped them better serve their patients, or a business owner tells me their practice is growing because more people understand the value of what they offer, it reminds me why this matters.
We’re now about two and a half years from launch, and it feels like the momentum is finally building. People are starting to see the value of a trusted wellness community and a vetted network of heart-centered professionals.
At the end of the day, this has never been about building the biggest business or making the most money. That’s why the educational resources we share will always be free to the public and why we work hard to keep membership affordable for professionals. The mission has always been bigger than that. It’s about helping make health and wellness more accessible for this generation and the generations that follow.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Natural Health Network?
Please tell us more about your business or organization. What should we know?
Natural Health Network is a nationwide vetted directory, information source, and business network connecting individuals with trusted holistic health professionals, products, and services across the United States.
Our mission is simple: help people find reputable resources that support true wellness by addressing root causes whenever possible and empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health. We believe health is one of our greatest assets, and when people are healthy physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, they are better equipped to live joyfully with purpose and serve others.
What many people don’t realize is how difficult it can be to find trustworthy holistic providers. A Google search can return hundreds of results, but it doesn’t tell you who is reputable, who gets results, who genuinely cares, or who collaborates well with others. That’s where we come in.
What do you do? What do you specialize in / what are you known for?
We specialize in identifying, vetting, and promoting heart-centered holistic professionals, products, and services that support whole-person wellness and creating a community on a mission to impact health and wellness nationwide.
Every professional in our network goes through a vetting process that includes checking references from clients, patients, colleagues, or others familiar with their training, methods, and character. We are looking for more than credentials—we are looking for professionals who genuinely care about the people they serve.
Beyond the directory itself, we create educational content through blogs, videos, podcasts, webinars, social media, community events, and professional interviews. We regularly feature experts from a variety of disciplines to help people learn more about nutrition, functional medicine, holistic healing modalities, mental wellness, natural products, preventative health, and other wellness topics.
We also provide a collaborative community for holistic professionals who want to grow their businesses, build meaningful relationships, and better serve the people who trust them with their health.
What sets you apart from others?
What sets Natural Health Network apart is that we are much more than a directory and business network.
We hold high standards for membership and prioritize integrity over growth. Every member must demonstrate not only expertise in their field but also a collaborative mindset, a commitment to ongoing learning, and a genuine desire to help people rather than simply sell to them.
We believe information should be shared, not gatekept. That’s why we work hard to make quality health and wellness education accessible to the public at no cost.
We also create opportunities for collaboration among our members because we believe the best outcomes often happen when professionals work together. Health challenges are rarely one-dimensional, and having access to a trusted network of experts can make a tremendous difference.
To my knowledge, there is no other organization in the holistic health space that combines a vetted nationwide directory, a collaborative professional network, regular educational content, monthly networking and training events, and a strong commitment to making information freely available to the public.
What are you most proud of brand-wise?
Without question, I’m most proud of the integrity of the community we’ve built as well as the quality of information we share.
From the beginning, we made the decision that we would never compromise our standards simply to grow faster. We’ve had difficult conversations, turned down opportunities that weren’t the right fit, and remained committed to building a network based on trust.
I’m also incredibly proud of the relationships that have formed through Natural Health Network. We’ve seen professionals collaborate in ways that allow them to better serve their patients and clients. We’ve seen businesses grow because more people understand the value of what they offer. Most importantly, we’ve heard countless stories from individuals who found answers, support, and hope after feeling stuck or overlooked.
Those stories remind me why this work matters.
What do you want readers to know about your brand, offerings, and services?
I want readers to know that Natural Health Network exists to serve both the community and the professionals dedicated to helping others live healthier lives.
If you’re looking for trusted holistic resources, educational content, or professionals who take the time to look at the whole person, we’re here to help.
If you’re a holistic professional who values collaboration, integrity, education, and serving people well, we’d love to connect with you.
You can find us at NaturalHealthNetwork.com as well as on YouTube, Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and our blog, where we regularly share interviews, educational content, and resources from experts across the wellness space. Just Search Natural Health Network.
At the end of the day, our goal is bigger than building a directory. We’re building a trusted community where people can find support, education, and connections that help them pursue better health and a better quality of life for generations to come.
Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
Without a doubt authenticity.
I’ve always had a genuine desire to learn, grow, and serve others well. I’m naturally curious and believe there is something new to learn from every person I meet and every experience I have. I love helping people discover their strengths, overcome obstacles, and step into the fullest version of who they were created to be.
One of my favorite things about what I do is that I get to meet incredible people every day. Whether it’s a practitioner, business owner, or someone searching for answers about their health, I can usually see the unique gifts and potential they bring to the world. I genuinely want to help them succeed and shine their light as brightly as possible.
Another characteristic that has served me well is persistence. I’ve been called a “dog with a bone” more than once. When something aligns with my values and I believe it can make a meaningful difference, I don’t give up easily. Building Natural Health Network has required a lot of perseverance, faith, and resilience. There have been plenty of moments when the easier choice would have been to walk away, but every obstacle has pushed me to learn, adapt, and keep moving forward.
My faith has also played a significant role in that process. When I encounter challenges that seem impossible, I pray, seek wisdom, and continue taking the next step in front of me. Time and time again, I’ve watched doors open that I never could have opened on my own.
Pricing:
- Memberships vary from $15 – $150 per month depending on the specific needs of the brand.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://naturalhealthnetwork.org/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natural_health_network/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenaturalhealthnetwork/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/91433774/admin/dashboard/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NaturalHealthNetwork
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