My Coaching Approach
Background
What inspired me to become a Health Coach?
CONFUSION, plain and simple. Growing up I always struggled to find the right diet for myself. To be honest, I wasn’t so much concerned with my overall health at the time as I was with my body image. Being as misinformed as I was, I often found myself experimenting with fad diets or restricting my calories only to find myself back where I started.
After years of educating myself on this subject, I now understand how interconnected our food choices are to our overall health and realize the importance of consuming a clean diet to not only make you look good but FEEL good too!
The food and health industries promote such broad and biased views it is hard to know what diet is actually legitimate for us. The thing is, all individuals are unique so a diet that works for one person may not work for the next. Throughout my years of self discovery with my own health, the one thing I noticed ALL diets DO have in common is PLANTS! There is not one diet out there that tells you not to eat your leafy green vegetables. My point being, if there is one thing you can be sure of it is this…
Consuming an overall diet of whole, minimally processed foods is the best way to optimize your health.
My goal as a health coach is to teach my clients how to “undiet” by introducing a whole food approach. I help individuals adapt healthful dieting habits without the added restrictions of common fad diets. This approach promotes weight loss and other positive lifestyle changes that can be sustained long-term.
What is an Integrative Health Coach?
Working with an integrative health coach means we won’t just look at the food on your plate but also your lifestyle habits that can have a direct impact on your health.
Whole Health
A personalized health coaching service that offers clients; support, accountability, structure and resources to help them achieve their personal wellness goals and create a healthy lifestyle that can be sustained long-term.
Education
Board Certified Health Coach - National Board of Health & Wellness Coaching, NBHWC
Registered Dietetic Technician, DTR - Commission on Dietetic Registration https://www.credly.com/badges/61cb8588-89db-44e2-89f9-6c2a6a0b4727/public_url
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach - Institute for Integrative Nutrition https://www.youracclaim.com/badges/9614e362-14b5-441e-a446-27ebc39cfc94/public_url
Gut Health Course Certificate - Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Hormone Health Course Certificate- Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Plant-Based Nutrition Certification - eCornell and T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies
Credentials
FAQs
What is health coaching?
Health coaching is a collaboration between the coach and client where the coach offers support, accountability, structure and recommendations based on the clients needs in regard to their health and wellness goals. The client would then be responsible for producing their own results by putting what is discussed and planned during the sessions into practice.
Why hire a Health Coach?
As individuals, we have a pretty good understanding of what actions need to be taken in order to obtain our desired health status so why hire a health coach?
Because change is not an easy concept. Naturally, we gravitate toward things that provide us with comfort. Often you may find yourself “getting out of your comfort zone” and trying a new weight loss or fitness regimen only to find yourself back where you started. And why take the time to change when there are all of these “quick fixes” being advertised? We all want instant gratification when it comes to our health. The reality is, if you want lasting results you have to put forth the time and effort to fully transform your mind and body which can be uncomfortable in the beginning.
Having a health coach will keep you motivated, engaged and focused on achieving your wellness goals so you can be successful on your health journey.
Where do the coaching sessions take place?
This program is virtually adaptable using electronic forms, resources and online video communications for clients who prefer the convenience of a remote coaching relationship and also for clients who are long distance. If local, the sessions can be held in person.
What to expect from this coaching program.
The coaching program will be based on specific goals determined during your initial and ongoing monthly sessions. Throughout the program, we will continually discuss the progress of your personal wellness goals. I will follow-up with you regularly throughout the duration of the program to help hold you accountable and keep you on track with your goal progress. Each coaching session will consist of a formal discussion focusing on your unique needs. During this time, we will collaborate together to determine your goals, create action plans to ensure follow through, sort through areas of concern, reflect upon successes and much more! I will be available by text or e-mail as needed outside of our sessions and will make it a priority to respond to you as promptly as I can. At the end of you program we will summarize and celebrate all of your accomplishments!
When will I see results?
This coaching program is not intended to be a quick fix, rather, it is a gradual process to better your health now and continue to maintain it for the long term. If you implement what is advised within your plan you will see progress between each session.