I love people. I love helping people. I love encouraging people. I love coming alongside people as they change and grow. I love listening to others stories, hopes and dreams. I love seeing people become more than they thought possible. I love seeing people make healthy choices and wise decisions. I love when people respond and behave in new ways. I love witnessing those “ah-ha” moments in others. I love when
others become infused with truth. I love catching people have fun and laughing. And, I love when people discover and live with vision and purpose!

It brings a smile to my face to realize I get to do and see all of this in my coaching partnership with each client! Through coaching, I am able to fulfill my calling and do many of the things that I am passionate about.

I will inspire and guide my clients, to courageously pursue a life of wellness and purpose knowing they will grow and be transformed.

Credentials

I received training through Professional Christian Coaching Institute

Presently Training for Certification through International Coach Federation

Institute for Integrative Nutrition®

My Training:

I received my health coach training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where I was trained in numerous dietary theories and studied a variety of practical lifestyle coaching methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts. My teachers included Dr. Andrew Weil, Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine; Dr. Deepak Chopra, leader in the field of mind-body medicine; Dr. David Katz, Director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center; Dr. Walter Willett, Chair of Nutrition at Harvard University; Geneen Roth, bestselling author and expert on emotional eating; and many other leading researchers and nutrition authorities. My education has equipped me with extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and preventive health.

Below are some concepts covered in my training that we will explore during our work together:

Bio-individuality™: The concept of bio-individuality is that each person has unique food and lifestyle needs. One person’s food is another person’s poison, and that’s why fad diets tend to fail in the long run. Working on the principle of bio-individuality, I’ll support you to make positive changes that are based on your unique needs, lifestyle, preferences, and ancestral background.

Primary Food™: It’s easy to overlook all of the things that contribute to our sense of nourishment and fulfillment. It’s not just the food we eat, but all of the other factors present in our daily lives. Healthy relationships, a fulfilling career, regular physical activity and a spiritual awareness are essential forms of nourishment. When these “primary foods” are balanced, what you eat becomes secondary.

Integrative Nutrition™ Plate: The Integrative Nutrition Plate emphasizes the importance of local and organic produce, whole grains, high-quality proteins, plant-based fats, and water. It shows you how a plate should appear at mealtime and emphasizes the importance of proportions and portion size. To complete the picture, the plate is surrounded with lifestyle factors that create optimal health: relationship, career, physical activity and spirituality.

You can learn more about my training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.

Tidbits About Me:

Personal Facts:  I value wellness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a priority. However, I must be honest, an occasional binge of junk food and chocolate does happen. I stay active and keep mentally sane by walking, jogging, moving in group exercises, yoga and playing tennis is definitely my favorite organized sport!

Authentic, dynamic relationships and being in a community of like-minded people are valuable to me. Hanging out with friends, laughing and being silly, brings me great joy. I cherish my quiet, still moments, either on the front porch swing or at my table, where I dream, ponder and listen. I am a learner and reader. And, I love my morning coffee and devotional time, a good sweet tea with any kind of chip and dip.

Family Facts: I am a wife, mom of 2 amazing young adults and a meme. We live in a small town in Central Indiana.

Fun Facts: We love boating and water activities. The beach is probably the top spot for vacation, but we love Colorado and the mountains, too. We love to be active and enjoy the outdoors, as well as, RV’ing and motorcycles.

Faith Facts:  I am committed to loving and serving God, my family and others. I am so thankful for God’s grace in my life. I am dedicated to my spiritual growth and development and love when truth is revealed and illuminated in new ways. It reminds me that God is alive and active and I am still learning and growing. My desire is to live the life God has for me.

Life has truly been an adventure and a journey, with its ups and downs and twists and turns. Despite the hardness and messiness of life, I find that I am able to be thankful and am grateful for the blessings that have been showered throughout. In each season, I have been transformed.

Through my life experiences I have grown in my faith and learned to trust God. I continue to be a learner of the Word and receiver of His grace and unconditional love. My relationship with Jesus is truly my source of strength and lifeline.

Coaching Fact: I am excited to partner with those that God will put in my path. I would love to be your coach and join you on the next leg of your journey!

Contact me today to ask questions or if you are ready to begin. Remember, a complimentary coaching session is available for you. Take advantage of it and contact me today!