Human-Centered Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness Coach | Nutrition Education | Lifestyle Medicine | Community Health

For as long as I can remember, I've been fascinated by health and nutrition and how our everyday choices influence how we feel, live, and thrive.

My interest in health coaching is both personal and professional. Over the last several years, I've seen people I care about face health issues, chronic conditions, injuries, and burnout. I've also seen how overwhelming it can feel to want something to be different but not know where to start or how to make progress.

What drew me to coaching was the opportunity to help people slow down, clarify what really matters, work through obstacles, and find practical next steps that fit their lives.

I was inspired to complete the Mayo Clinic Wellness Coach Training Program and continue building my expertise through additional training in nutrition coaching, sleep, stress and recovery, diabetes prevention, and plant-based nutrition. I'm currently completing coaching hours toward National Board Certification (NBC-HWC). I'll also begin an M.S. in Lifestyle Medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in November 2026.

Over the past 25+ years, I've focused on understanding people and creating meaningful experiences through leadership roles in user experience, hospitality, and education. Early in my career, I helped develop and direct school nutrition programs for a health-focused restaurant group, including menu planning, nutritional analysis, school partnerships, and program operations.

That human-centered background continues to shape how I coach today. I listen closely, stay curious, meet people where they are, and help them clarify what matters, work through obstacles, and find practical next steps that fit their lives.

My coaching approach is grounded in evidence-based behavior change, motivational interviewing, and lifestyle medicine principles. I believe meaningful change happens when people feel heard, supported, and empowered to make choices that align with their values and goals.