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Verified Expertcertificated
Winnipeg, Canada
English
10 years of experience

I empower people who struggle with the physical, emotional and spiritual effects of chronic illness to adopt healthy lifestyle habits to thrive and experience a better quality of life without overwhelm and distress. Whether they are managing one or more chronic illnesses, experiencing persistent pain, navigating menopause, or seeking to ease the stresses of caregiving, I offer them a safe and supportive space to transform their health, identity and wellbeing.

About

Focus Areas

Inflammation Prevention and Reversal
Chronic Illness Prevention, Arrest and or Reversal
Diabetes Distress
Lifestyle Habits
Whole Food Plant-Based Lifestyle
Sleep Wellness
Menopause
Weight Management
Pain Reprocessing
Self-Care
Spiritual Wellbeing
Marriage Burnout
Forgiveness

Target Audience

Roles

Professional , Retiree , Student , Caregiver , Couples

Age

Young Adults [20 - 34] , Adults [35 - 64] , Seniors [65+)

Gender

All genders

Individuals and caregivers who want to improve their lifestyle to restore their energy, identity, and well-being, especially those who struggle with the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of chronic inflammation and persistent pain, and those who simply want to improve their overall well-being or be supported on their health journey.

Approach & Philosophy

Methods & Techniques

Compassion
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Positive Psychology
Appreciative Inquiry
Stages of Change
SMART Goals
Transformational Coaching
Dimensions of Wellbeing
Pain Reprocessing
Whole Food Plant-based Diet
Nature Prescribing
Social Prescribing

Interests & Activities

Hiking
Nature Bathing
Gardening
Whole Food Plant-Based Cooking
Translating Health Research to Action
Photography
Travel
Scrabble and Chinese Checkers
Reading
Writing devotionals
Empowering people to experience high level wellbeing

Personal Style

Collaborative
Supportive
Educational
Empowering
Faith-informed

Experience

Bignall WellBeing

Principal Health and Wellness Coach

2 years

Acute Care, Post-Secondary Education and Long-Term Care (Canada, UK, Jamaica)

Medical-Surgical, Cardiac, Diabetes, Gerontology Nurse / Nurses Educator / Wound Healing Specialist

40 years

Seventh-Day Adventist Church (Canada, UK, Jamaica)

Lifestyle Educator / Faith Community Nurse / Diabetes Undone Facilitator/ Health Coach(10 yrs)

40 years

Qualifications

National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach

National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching

certificated

Health Coaching for Healthcare Professionals

Southern Adventist University

certificated

Pain Reprocessing Therapy and Coaching

Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center

certificated

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

Queen's University, Health Sciences, Continuing Professional Development

certificated

Dignity Therapy

University of Manitoba, Manitoba, Canada

certificated

Client Testimonials

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Medical Lab Technologist
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Nursing Assistant
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Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse