
I'm Carmela Riley, IHP Certified Health Coach, specializing in helping individuals achieve optimal health using state-of-the-art, integrative health, at-home lab testing and personalized wellness plans.
Discover the root causes of your symptoms and create a clear path toward balance, energy, and long-term wellness with customized health coaching support.

True health starts from within. Through personalized nutrition guidance and supportive resources, we empower you to nourish your body in a way that feels balanced, sustainable, and life-giving.

Give your body the care it deserves. Our Recovery services—including infrared sauna, cold plunge, and red light therapy—help you restore energy, reduce inflammation, and optimize your overall well-being so you can show up as your best self.

Move with purpose, strength, and confidence. Our FIT programs are designed to help you build resilience, improve mobility, and support your everyday life through mindful, effective movement.
IT'S TIME TO HEAL
My journey into health began when I struggle with with chronic fatigue, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances. Like many others, I turned to conventional medicine for answers, was given medication after medication, but no relief or answers! These appointments left me feeling frustrated, hopeless and absolutely exhausted. Deep down, I knew there had to be a better way — so I began searching for solutions.

That search led me to Integrative Health. I became my own test subject- running labs, testing protocols, detoxing, and rebalancing until I finally felt like myself again. What I discovered changed everything: true health isn’t about covering symptoms. It’s about creating balance, restoring the body’s natural healing ability, and addressing the root causes of dis-ease.

Now, I use everything I’ve learned to help individuals with chronic health challenges who feel stuck. Every client I work with begins with a foundational reset protocol so we can clear the slate and start from a place of balance. From there, I create customized protocols to help clients regain energy, improve digestion, and live their life fully!
Experience

Discover the root causes of your symptoms and create a clear path toward balance, energy, and long-term wellness with customized health coaching support.

By identifying the underlying imbalances causing your health issues, we can understand the root causes and create effective, targeted solutions that address the source of your symptoms, leading to lasting wellness.

Based on your individual wellness needs, I suggest specific protocols and high-quality supplements to help rebalance your body and promote healing. These customized plans are crafted to provide you with the most effective and personalized care.

You’ll have unwavering support and expert guidance throughout your entire journey. I'm here to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and offer the encouragement you need to remain motivated and dedicated to your health goals.

We’ll work together to create practical, sustainable lifestyle changes that fit seamlessly into your everyday life. Through nutrition, stress management, movement, and mindfulness, I’ll guide you in building habits that support long-term health and wellbeing.
“Radiant Recovery is well-educated, holistic, caring and supportive to work with on your health goals. Carmela listens carefully, makes personalized recommendations, and provides education and support along the way. Her ultimate goal is to help you live a long and healthy lifestyle filled with whole foods, appropriate supplements and proper exercise — catered to your health needs. I am a 100% satisfied student! Thank you, Carmela!”
“I am so thankful that I was referred to Carmela when I was! Not sure if it was middle age, burnout, or a combination of the two, but I stopped sleeping. Carmela helped me identify what I was feeling, then re-learn to listen to my body. I love that her focus is not on weight or body image, but more on confidence and self-care. Early on with some minor shifts, I sent her a note saying, “My insides are smiling!” And now I can see very measurable improvements on my Whoop from some very simple changes in lifestyle, nutrition choices, and routines. Highly recommend!”
Tasha B.
Client

Amanda S.
Client

You Path to Health Empowerment
As an IHP, I’m trained in both functional medicine and natural health to uncover and rebalance the underlying root causes of dis-ease—not just mask symptoms. I use lab testing, lifestyle guidance, and personalized protocols to support the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.
Yes! I offer virtual consultations, so you can work with me from anywhere in the world. I also provide at-home lab testing kits shipped directly to you.
I commonly support clients with fatigue, weight loss resistance, digestive issues, skin concerns, hormone imbalances, sleep problems, autoimmune conditions, and more—by addressing the underlying root causes.
Not always.
While functional lab tests offer powerful insight into what’s happening beneath the surface, we can absolutely begin with a symptom-based approach and personalize your protocol as we go.
I use a combination of in-depth assessments and ongoing feedback to guide your healing journey—lab testing is highly encouraged, but never required.
Healing doesn’t have to be confusing. If you’re wondering whether this approach is right for you, let’s connect. I’m happy to answer your questions and help you get clear on your next step.

Empowering you to heal from within through integrative health coaching and personalized wellness solutions.
975 Nimco Dr. Suite C
Crystal Lake, IL 60013
224.678.7334
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