I view health and wellness from a holistic perspective, which means I focus on the whole person, and will work with you to help you thrive emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually.

I use evidence-based lifestyle therapeutic approaches, such as focusing on a plant-predominant dietary lifestyle, regular physical activity, adequate sleep and stress management to help reduce the risk of chronic disease.  

I specialize in helping clients develop step-by-step plans to help them with:

• Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight
• Incorporating more whole plant foods into their diets
• Eating to reduce the risk of chronic disease such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer
• Maintaining a positive mindset
• Incorporating regular physical activity
• Getting adequate good-quality sleep
• Stress management
• Prioritizing self-care

And much more…

The process of health and wellness coaching with me progresses through several stages:

1. You provide background information through a well-being assessment so that you and I are well-informed on the key issues, including medical considerations.
2. During the first 90-minute coaching session, you identify your priorities and we work together to develop your personal wellness plan including a wellness vision, three-month goals and your first steps.
3. In subsequent weekly or biweekly 40-50-minute coaching sessions, you and I review your progress toward your vision and goals, explore and resolve the most pressing issues, learn something new, and then agree on a set of goals (usually two) for the following week. You will enjoy plenty of ah-ha insights along the way.
4. By the end of three months, you can expect to reach more than 70% of your three-month goals and feel energized and confident to embark on new areas with or without me.

 A health coach is not necessarily a dietitian, or personal trainer. While they may be knowledgeable on these topics, they might not be qualified to offer you nutritional or fitness advice.

A health coach is not a therapist or psychologist. While they can help clients to improve their mindsets, they are typically not qualified to work with clients who have psychological disorders.

A health coach is not a medical doctor.  Health coaches provide support and guidance, but cannot provide medical advice.    

Most coaches will list their coaching qualifications and offerings on their about or services page, so be sure to check there first before working with someone.

Coaching is about having an accountability partner who will support and encourage you when change feels hard. 

Health and wellness coaches are trained to help clients develop and implement personal wellness plans by:

• Accepting and meeting us where we are today
• Asking us to take charge
• Guiding us in doing the mindful thinking and doing work that builds confidence
• Helping us define a higher purpose for wellness and uncover our own reasons and motivations for wellness
• Addressing mental and physical health together
• Helping us to create a personal wellness blueprint
• Helping us set realistic goals; small victories lay the foundation for self-efficacy
• Harnessing the strengths we need to overcome our obstacles
• Helping us view obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow
• Helping us build a support team
• Inspiring and challenging us to go beyond what we would do alone

Health coaches can have very different areas of specialization and training.  Training and certification may vary.  Look for a coach who is certified through a program approved by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching and/or the International Coaching Federation.

Choose a coach who specializes in the outcome you’d like to achieve.  Then, contact that coach for a free consultation call to see if it feels like a good fit.  Coaching is an investment in yourself.  You should feel comfortable with the coach’s credentials, program and personality.

I specialize in weight loss for women through incremental changes including a whole food, plant-based diet, physical activity, stress reduction and a positive mindset.  I offer you unconditional, positive support in a judgement-free space where you can feel free to be yourself.  If this sounds like what you’ve been looking for, schedule a free consultation call.