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Verified Expertcertificated
Bloomington, United States
English
30 years of experience

To promote the holistic evolution of healthcare and the advancement of individual well-being through both the application of integrative health and wellness coaching and the optimal utilization of integrative healthcare approaches.

About

Focus Areas

Life transitions
Aging
Brain Health
Burnout
Cardiac Disease
Caregiving
Chronic Illness
Diabetes
Environmental Health
Exercise
Fitness
Healthy Eating
Healthy Habits
Stress Management
Chronic Pain

Target Audience

Roles

Caregiver, Educator, Empty Nester, Healthcare Provider, Student

Age

All ages

Gender

All genders

Approach & Philosophy

Methods & Techniques

Positive Psychology
Motivational Interviewing
SMART Goals
Stages of Change
Meditation
Appreciative Inquiry
Mind-Body Practice
Breathwork
Visualizations
Affirmations
Dimensions of Well-being
HeartMath

Interests & Activities

Hiking
Camping
Yoga
Travel
Social Dancing
Canoeing
Wind-Surfing
Pickleball

Personal Style

Collaborative
Empowering
Holistic
Intuitive
Educational

Experience

University of Minnesota, Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing

Director of Integrative Health Coaching

17 years

U.S. Veterans' Administration

Consulting Educator in Whole Health

12 years

University of Minnesota Medical School

Assistant Professor in Medicine

20 years

Qualifications

NBC-HWC

National Board for Health and Wellness Coaches

certificated

Diplomat

American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine

certificated

230 hr teacher certification

Minneapolis Yoga Training and Wellness LLC

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.
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