"I have been a visionary and pioneer in the holistic health movement for over 3 decades, first as a physician and secondly as a Health coaching leader and advocate. I was the past-president of the American Holistic Medical Association, a founding Diplomat of the American Board of Integrative and Holistic Medicine, and a founding Board member of the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching. I am excited to now offer my integrative health coaching services to any individuals truly committed to improving their overall health and wellbeing across all aspects of their life—physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and relational. While I am happy to work with any adolescent or adult seeking to improve their life experience, I am particularly committed to offering personalized support for those who may have a compromised quality of life due to any in a wide range of health conditions, whether new or on-going. In my commitment to enhancing the lives of individuals facing health challenges, I am thrilled to announce my availability to provide virtual health and wellbeing coaching services. Bringing together: • expertise as a physician with 3 decades in the holistic and integrative medicine field, • 20 years of training and mentoring integrative health and wellness coaches in a rigorous academic environment, • 30+ years of yoga practice and yoga teacher training, • Decades of training and experience in mind/body skills—mindfulness, meditation, breath work, movement/dance, etc. As an experienced and compassionate coach, and a knowledgeable integrative physician, I am equipped to partner with individuals dealing with conditions such as: • Diabetes • Cardiac or vascular diseases • Arthritis • Auto-immune illnesses • Chronic pain • And many other significant health challenges I understand that each individual's health journey is unique. In this coaching role, I do not diagnose or treat specific illnesses, however, I am well positioned to assist individuals in making lifestyle behavior and belief changes to optimize their daily lives, and to help them advocate for themselves in a complex and challenging healthcare system. Additionally, I am well versed in a broad range of health care interventions and closely connected with a community of diverse practitioners both locally and nationally. This allows me to introduce new possible therapeutic approaches for clients when they are interested in expanding their healing plans. My coaching approach is tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of each client as a whole person with unique needs and intentions. I work closely with clients to self-develop customized plans that address their specific health concerns, promote overall wellbeing, and empower them to take control of their health and healthcare."