1-1 online sessions with a qualified expert
Step 1: Strong and Sharp Foundations
by Deborah Hurtado
Health and Wellness Coach
Overview
What you'll achieve
Clarity about what matters most to you and where to begin
Personalized goals that reflect your priorities in your life
Greater awareness of the habits and patterns influencing your health
Practical strategies you can realistically put into action
Stronger habits and greater confidence in making choices that support your wellbeing.
A personalize "next-step" plan to continue your wellness journey
Who this is for
You want to enter this new stage of life with confidence and strength
You are noticing changes in your overall health and/or wellbeing that are concerning
You are bombarded by information on the newest trends, but don't know if they are right for you.
You are looking for a personalized approach that addresses your unique circumstances. .
You don't want to be told what to do, but rather have someone who will help you decide for yourself.
You want the "space" to speak your concerns in a non-judgmental atmosphere with someone who is interested in what you personally want.
You know what you want to do, but need a game plan to help it become sustainable.
What's included
Initial coaching assessment/intake - 90 minutes
8 × 60-minute individual coaching sessions over 3 months time
Personalized coaching 1:1 with you in the drivers seat
Collaborative action planning
Between-session accountability
Secure client communication for brief coaching-related questions
Progress review throughout the program
Final session focused on maintaining progress and creating a sustainable next-step plan
The ability to upgrade to the Transformation Program anytime during the Foundations Program.
Program structure
1. Strong and Sharp Foundations
8 - Week Personalized Coaching over 3-4 months
Weeks 1-4: Weekly Coaching
Weeks 5-8: Bi-Weekly Coaching
The Foundations program is designed to be completed over 3–4 months, with flexibility built in for the unexpected demands of life. We’ll move at a pace that works for you, while staying focused on the small, consistent steps that create meaningful change.
What you'll need
Verified Top Expert
Deborah Hurtado
Health and Wellness Coach
Awendaw, SC, United States
1 years experience
You’ve spent a lifetime taking care of everyone else. Now it’s time to invest in you.
Life after 50 can feel like a new chapter. Your body may be changing in ways you didn't expect. The things that once worked for your health may not work the same way anymore. You may be thinking more about your energy, strength, sleep, weight, hormones, brain health—or simply how you want to feel in the years ahead.
Maybe you're not looking for another diet or a list of things you should be doing. You want to understand your body, make choices that actually fit your life, and feel confident about your health as you move forward.
That’s where I come in.
I spent my bioresearch career understanding health and physiology at the cellular level. Today, I bring that scientific perspective together with health and wellness coaching to help women navigate the changes that come with aging—and turn knowledge into meaningful, sustainable action.
My passion for women’s healthspan is personal. Like many women entering their 50s and beyond, I’ve experienced the changes that come with this stage of life—and I understand how different your body, your energy, your sleep, your strength, and even your sense of yourself can feel as you move into a new chapter.
But I’ve also come to see that this stage of life can be an opportunity—not simply to accept these changes, but to become more intentional about how you want to feel and how you want to live in the years ahead.
Because healthy aging isn't just about adding years to your life. It's about protecting the things that make those years worth living—your strength, mental sharpness, energy, independence, relationships, and ability to continue doing the things you love.
I began my journey into health and wellness coaching 13 years ago through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. My coaching training at the Medical University of South Carolina brought that vision full circle and ultimately led me to become an NBC-HWC board-certified Health and Wellness Coach.
Today, I bring together my scientific background, my experience navigating this stage of life, and my coaching expertise to help you make sense of the changes you're experiencing and determine what your next chapter can look like.
My purpose is simple:
To help women 50+ stay strong, stay sharp, and stay independent for the decades ahead.
That doesn't mean chasing perfection or following someone else's formula.
It means understanding your body, identifying what matters most to you, and building healthier habits that fit your life—so you can feel confident about your health and fully participate in the life you want to live.
You've entered a new chapter of life. Let's make it a strong one!
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