Functional Health
HEALTH & BEHAVIOR CHANGE COACHING
More Than a Health Coach
My Background & Philosophy
My path to functional medicine health coaching began with over 15 years as a Speech-Language Pathologist, primarily working with individuals recovering from strokes, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological conditions. Through rehabilitation, I developed a deep appreciation for neuroplasticity, the resilience of the human body, and the remarkable capacity for learning, adaptation, and change.
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My perspective became even more personal after experiencing a significant back injury. Navigating my own recovery through progressive strength training taught me the importance of patience, consistency, and believing in what is possible. Together, these experiences inspired me to shift my focus toward preventive health and helping individuals take a more active role in their well-being.
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Explore Personalized Coaching
Learn more about my approach to coaching and how we can work together to support your health goals.
My Approach to Coaching
Today, I combine my clinical healthcare background with training in functional medicine, personal training, nutrition, and behavior change. I believe that knowing what supports our health and consistently putting it into practice are two very different things.
Through empathetic listening, motivational interviewing, and collaborative exploration, I help individuals develop greater awareness of their beliefs, motivations, habits, and barriers to change. Together, we translate that awareness into meaningful, actionable steps that align with their values, goals, and everyday lives.
Whether working independently with clients or alongside healthcare practitioners, my focus is on helping people build confidence, develop self-efficacy, and create sustainable changes in nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and other foundational areas of health.
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Why This Work Matters to Me
What I find most meaningful about coaching isn't simply seeing someone achieve a health outcome. It's witnessing a shift in how they see themselves as they begin to recognize their capabilities, challenge limiting beliefs, and discover possibilities they may not have previously considered.
I believe health coaching has an important role in the future of healthcare by bridging the gap between clinical recommendations and meaningful, lasting behavior change. My goal is to create a compassionate, collaborative space where individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered to take ownership of their health.
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Because lasting change isn't just about what we do differently, but what we come to believe is possible for ourselves.