I strongly believe in a client-centered practice that supports people who would like to attain their health goals by partnering with me, whether they are dealing with an illness or just want better health and well-being in general.
About
Focus Areas
Target Audience
All roles
Young Adults [20 - 34] , Adults [35 - 64] , Seniors [65+)
All genders
I welcome any clients who'd like to thrive by partnering with me in a proactive, engaged way, setting and achieving their health goals to get more sleep, reduce stress, anxiety, or weight, stop smoking, increase wellness, etc. Underserved populations like Latinx and other minorities, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and their caretakers are a special focus of my practice without being limited to these groups. I speak English, Spanish, and French; I understand Portuguese and Italian.
Approach & Philosophy
Methods & Techniques
Interests & Activities
Personal Style
Services Offered
Zoom Session to Experience Coaching Free Before Committing, Part 2: New Clients
Initial, Virtual Meeting After Discovery Call, Part 1: New Clients at no Charge
Experience
Qualifications
Completed training towards certification as a Health and Well-Being Coach*
Duke Integrative Medicine Center
FAQs
*What are your qualifications?
I finished my coach training. I'm authorized to coach by Duke Integrative Medicine and the State of NC. I have coached my own clients. My company, Optimize Your Health Coaching, became an LLC in May 2025. To be certified, I need 1 more exam—this one based on a confidential Zoom audio recording (no video) of a 25-30" session; with a signed consent for me to submit this session to my program as a potential exam, the first 6 Sessions ($180) are free for new clients, only until I'm certified.
Is coaching right for me and is my first Discovery Call free?
Please Book a Call for free to see whether my coaching could support your goals and we are a good fit to work together. If I could help you and you sign my Coaching Agreement on Vibly, as well as other necessary forms after discussing them with me during the Initial, Virtual Meeting (30" long), a Zoom Session to Experience Coaching (25-30") will follow so you can get an idea of my coaching at no charge before you commit to it. Either of us can terminate the Coaching Agreement in writing.
What does coaching involve?
We’ll first go over the process, price, questions you have about the Coaching Agreement we must sign for coaching, etc., at the free Initial, Virtual Meeting (30"). The complimentary Zoom Session to Experience Coaching (25-30") will let you try the methods used and decide if you'd like to commit to 3 months of telehealth coaching on Vibly.io. Normally, sessions are 60" every other week for 3 months; schedule them on Vibly. If needed, we'll add up to 3 more months for difficult situations.
How long does health and well-being coaching take?
Usually, clients accomplish their goals in 3 months of coaching or in 6 months for more complex issues.
How does health and well-being coaching differ from other telehealth services?
Health and well-being coaches can't diagnose, treat, or prescribe, unlike physicians, mental health therapists or licensed practitioners. Instead, such coaches provide accountability for their clients; they empower clients to help themselves change their habits and improve their own health or wellness. Coaches can also give evidence-based educational or informational resources that clients request, for example. See https://nbhwc.org/scope-of-practice/.
Is there free support in between coaching sessions?
Yes, you can message me through Vibly. I'll respond as soon as I'm able.
What does coaching cost? Are there special discounts for new clients?
New clients: Free—discovery call, Initial, Virtual Meeting and Zoom Session to Experience Coaching. Ask me about additional free sessions. Regularly, it's $30 per hr. twice a month at 50% off or $180.00 for six sessions in 3 months of coaching. Established clients: $60 per hr. twice a month or $360.00 for 3 months. We can discuss monthly billing or a sliding fee scale as an exception. Ideally, the fee should be paid at Vibly.io with a credit card. I can't accept insurance, Medicare or Medicaid.
Is there a fee for credit cards and other types of payments?
Typical charges apply for domestic or international credit card payments--the only payment type presently accepted at Vibly (processed through Stripe; see https://stripe.com/pricing). Neither Vibly nor I charge additional fees. Refer to your invoice. US bank cashier's or certified checks or money orders require my prior authorization before sessions are booked; they will need to be mailed directly to me and I'll provide the US mailing address to you individually when you message me about it.