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Verified Expertcertificated
Portland, Oregon Metro, United States
English
7 years of experience

Life is an adventure! Set off on your journey with a wizard’s guidance… Justin, "the wizard," helps adventurers of all types to meet their life’s commitments, play games, get better at playing games, and stay healthy in the process!

About

Focus Areas

Chronic Illness
Neurodivergence
Technology Literacy
Healthy Habits & Ergonomic Mindfulness
Sleep Wellness
Mental Health
ADHD & OCD
Anxiety
Trauma
Decision Making
Boundaries
Independence
Career Transition
STEM/STEAM Tutor
Peer Mentor

Target Audience

Roles

Creative, LGBTQ, Professional, Student, Engineer

Age

Young Adults [20 - 34], Adults [35 - 64]

Gender

All genders

Approach & Philosophy

Methods & Techniques

Motivational Interviewing
SMART Goals
Stages of Change
Integration Coaching
Journaling
Appreciative Inquiry
Empathetic Listening
Trauma Informed
Client Centered Approach

Interests & Activities

TTRPGs
Video Games
Fantasy & Sci-Fi
Writing
Reading
Hiking
Dogs
Technology
Ergonomics

Personal Style

Analytical
Motivational
Practical
Flexible
Collaborative

Experience

Intel Corp.

Product Development Engineer

13 years

During time as an Intel P.D.E.

SCRUM Coach* (decolonized language)

6 years

Wizard Wellness of Oregon LLC

wizard (NBC-HWC, Mentor, Tutor, Game-Runner)

1 years

Qualifications

NBC-HWC

NBHWC

certificated

Certified Health Coach - May 29, 2025

Open Source Wellness

certificated

Bachelors of Electrical Engineering (Computer Engineering Option) - May 2011

Auburn University

certificated

Bachelors of Wireless Engineering (Software Engineering Option) - May 2011

Auburn University

certificated

Accreditations

All accreditations are verified by our team. They are the highest recognition in the coaching industry.

National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

A board-certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) has proven they meet national guidelines and demonstrates the knowledge and skills to help people achieve their health and wellness goals.
certificated

Client Testimonials

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Romina Massa

Digital Marketer & AuDHD Writer
AK

Ashley Kesner

Founder & CEO @ Cherry Street

FAQs

TTRPG?

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Table-Top Role-Playing Games! Dungeons & Dragons is the classic example. There are MANY others these days. I have a menu of options for potential players!

Ok then, so what's your favorite TTRPG, Justin, the wizard?

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When I'm running games over Zoom, I have a strong preference for the thoughtful and trauma informed design that's gone into Daggerheart. This new TTRPG was created by Darrington Press in association with the TTRPG-players of Critical Role. I'm a big fan of theirs! As a player and in the past, I have the most experience with D&D (3/3.5, 4e, & 5e) - both on tables & video adaptations. I also have some experience with Candela Obscura, Vampire: the Masquerade, and Vampire: the Requiem.

How do TTRPGs play into your Health Coaching?

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To start out, I use a "character creation" / "tell me your backstory" inspired interview to get to know pretty much all of my clients. This is a guided self-reflection exercise that informs me about things my clients may not otherwise have brought to my attention without this. From there, we'll use the analogy of fantasy often, and we could possibly even use role-playing in-sessions when it may be appropriate or helpful to do so.