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United States
English
5 years of experience

My mission is to empower you to lead your wellness journey with confidence—you're in the driver's seat, and I'm here to guide, support, and help you create meaningful, lasting change.

About

Focus Areas

Healthy Habits
Wellness
Self-Care

Target Audience

Roles

Mother, Father, Empty Nester, Professional, LGBTQ

Age

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

Gender

All genders

Approach & Philosophy

Methods & Techniques

Positive Psychology
Motivational Interviewing
SMART Goals
Stages of Change
Appreciative Inquiry
Empathetic Listening

Experience

Iowa City VA Medical Center

Whole Health System Manager

5 years

Qualifications

Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach

National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching

certificated

FAQs

What is Health and Wellness Coaching?

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"Health and wellness coaches engage individuals and groups in evidence-based, client-centered processes that facilitate and empower clients to develop and achieve self-determined, health and wellness goals. Coaches assist clients to use their own insight, personal strengths, and resources to set goals, commit to action steps, and establish accountability in building an envisioned healthy lifestyle." National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC)

Do you coach Veterans?

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Yes and no. If you are a Veteran and receive your care from the VA, then coaching is part of your benefits package and I encourage you to consult with your VA and ask to coach with a VA Health and Wellness Coach. If you do not get your care at the VA, then yes, I am happy to coach with you.

Isn't coaching just therapy?

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No, as a coach, I do not diagnose, treat, or prescribe or de-prescribe medicine, exercise, or nutrition regimens. According to NBHWC, "On their own, coaches themselves do not diagnose, interpret medical data, prescribe or de-prescribe, recommend supplements, provide nutrition consultation or create meal plans, provide exercise prescription or instruction, consult and advise, or provide psychological therapeutic interventions or treatment."