My Story

I grew up very interested in my own health and learning how we thrive and not just survive. I remember eagerly waiting, and then devouring the health section of our monthly Reader’s Digest as a child. In high school and college, I loved learning about how humans function physically, mentally, and emotionally. I was also fascinated by human behavior, trying to answer questions about learning, motivation, and habit sustainability. Also, as a young adult, I suffered from troubling conditions around digestive health, insomnia, hormones, anxiety, poor nutrition, unnecessary surgery, and sub-optimal movement.

It was difficult to create healthy habits that were fun, effective, and fit into my demanding work and personal life. Long story short, I have learned a lot (and continue to learn daily!). Some learning was done the hard way, but all the learning has made me smarter, stronger and a true health champion. My interest in health paired with a deep desire to help others led to me earning a B.A. in Human Services at Western Washington University.

After college, I worked in mental health for 5 years. I was an Intensive Outpatient Case Manager and managed an emergency shelter for mentally ill adults without homes. Following my work in mental health, I took a job as the Director of Social Work for a local nursing home. Later, I became an expert in patient experience for a small healthcare system that serves Oregon, Washington, and Alaska.

Patient experience is aimed towards better communication and empathy towards patients, which leads to better outcomes, satisfaction, and a more healing environment. In this position, my favorite part was working in person with the employees. I coached caregivers all along the patient’s journey – schedulers, nurses, physicians, etc.

As a coach, I feel like a duck in water – it is natural, enjoyable, and very, very rewarding. After receiving my certification from the Institute for Transformational Nutrition in 2019, I officially launched my career as a lifestyle health coach.

In 2020, I became a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach by passing an extensive exam created by the National Board of Medical Examiners. This credential represents training, education, and assessment standards that ensure individuals can have confidence in their craft and ability to deliver high-quality, effective coaching. Having been a lifestyle coach for over 3 years, I have had the privilege of working with over 100 people across the United States looking (and succeeding!) in creating a healthier lifestyle.

I offer the information and support that you need as we create a healthy lifestyle by learning and implementing nutrition, sleep, stress, movement, and mindset fundamentals. I believe you can change the direction of your health and I am here to help! Take a moment to schedule a free consultation, review my coaching services, and/or contact me with your questions.

My mission is to support people in building a lasting, healthy lifestyle through simple effective changes.