whole health coaching

If you have at least one area of your life in which you feel ready for change, you could benefit from the heart-centered, thought-provoking and empowering process of coaching.

As your health coach, I can help you

• navigate the transformative stages of change with compassion and patience 

• create a customized plan for effectively managing stress

• embrace the empowering notion that it’s perfectly okay to prioritize yourself

• nurture resilience

• foster tenacity

• discover a fresh perspective while leaning into the hard stuff

• develop profound self-awareness

• tap into an emerging inner wisdom that will serve as your compass

support on your own timeline

It’s important to understand that the path to self-acceptance and reconciliation is unique to each individual, with no set timeline. You don’t need to feel broken to ask for help, everyone can benefit from support. Whether you’re beginning again or just improving on what’s already working, a coach can provide invaluable insights and the inspiration you need to maintain momentum.

what you can expect

In our partnership, I’ll offer the structure, accountability, and unwavering encouragement you need as you progress towards lasting positive changes in your health and wellness. I’ll meet you right where you are, aligning my vision with yours, and together, we’ll clarify the next steps in accomplishing your goals.

The coaching process is designed to enhance mindfulness and foster positive self-regard. Together, we’ll focus on the skills to get you there.

deepen your self-awareness, increase your motivation, and create sustainable change

There will be times in our life when everything seems to flow easily, and other times when we feel stuck or lost. That feeling of disconnection in one (or many) areas of our life, can linger for weeks, months, or even years.

Health coaching offers the chance to reconnect with yourself, identify your priorities, and understand the importance of self-care. Collaborating with a coach gives you time to focus on what you want, look forward, and design a plan to get there. 

accomplishing your goals with kindness

I support people in accomplishing their goals with kindness and compassion for themselves and others. Many people grapple with their inner critic, which can be relentless and harsh. Engaging in constant comparisons, competition, and unrealistic expectations can lead to unnecessary stress. As human beings, we respond more positively to a gentle invitation to change. 

The coaching process will be collaborative and creative. I maintain a nurturing environment for my clients to gain clarity about their values and courage to take action. Self-care and interconnectedness are celebrated and respected throughout.  

health coaching is a reconnection: to yourself, your body, your priorities, and your purpose

You decide what you want to focus on and I'll align my vision with yours. By nurturing mindfulness and unconditional, positive self-regard, you can develop a stronger belief in yourself. This enables you to feel inspired to explore new options and make progress in your health and wellness.

With time and space you’ll have the opportunity to:

• be curious

• appreciate

• dream

• clarify your goals

• design a plan of action

• celebrate your growth

Whether you aim to find work-life balance, reduce stress, adopt a healthier diet, achieve your optimal weight, prioritize your spiritual practice, or enhance your connections and enjoy life more, health coaching offers valuable support.

a deeply compassionate, patient, and caring model of support

Life presents us all with moments of struggle, adversity, illness, trauma, and confusion. During these times, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and isolated, it can feel difficult to maintain perspective and find a way to keep going or begin again.

The weight of injury, trauma, excessive workload, grief, acute and chronic health issues, among other stresses, can tempt us to disconnect from ourselves and others. It's easy to fall into a pattern of self-criticism and frustration, especially when we're pushing ourselves to recover quickly or overcome difficulties. However, research indicates that our innate response is better aligned with a gentler, more compassionate approach.

the power of self-kindness

Research demonstrates that self-criticism can undermine our motivation. When we criticize ourselves, we activate our threat defense system, triggering our reptilian brain. In today's world, the threat often relates to our self-concept, and when we attack ourselves, it releases cortisol, resulting in increased stress. The body may even shut down in response to cope, potentially leading to depression.

Our bodies are wired to respond positively to warmth, gentle touch, and soothing voices. Practicing self-compassion reduces cortisol levels while releasing oxytocin and opiates, the feel-good hormones. This sense of safety puts us in the optimal mindset to perform at our best.

coaching’s role in restoring balance

Coaching is not solely about making giant leaps forward or breaking free from being stuck. It's also about returning to yourself, fostering gentle acceptance, and finding inner peace in the face of life's challenges.

restorative practices

Restorative practices, as the name suggests, focus on restoring health, strength, and a sense of well-being. I can introduce you to daily restorative practices to help you reconnect with what truly matters to you, in addition to providing a supportive presence while you recover and find balance. These practices may include compassionate listening, nonviolent communication, mindfulness exercises, pranayama, gentle yoga, and assistance in expanding your support network. If you're in pain, facing a crisis, or simply overwhelmed, it's important to recognize that this process can't be rushed.

Ideally, coaching is offered over the course of 12 weeks, allowing ample time to explore your desires, experiment with new behaviors, and establish healthier ways of being. Alternatively, we can arrange fewer sessions or individual coaching sessions as needed. Each session allows for ample time for shared restorative practices that promote overall well-being and stress management.