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WOMEN’S HEALTH COACH • NBC-HWC

My mission is to help sensitive, high-achieving women move out of chronic stress patterns and find a more sustainable way of living and working through integrative health coaching.

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My path into coaching grew out of a long-standing interest in the mind-body connection and a commitment to helping others build healthier, more sustainable lives.

I began practicing yoga nearly twenty years ago, unsure, uncoordinated, and completely new to embodied movement. That practice became my first access point to understanding how the body carries stress—and how movement, breath, and presence can bring us back to ourselves. It helped me feel calmer, more centered, and more confident in both my body and my life.

As I learned more, I came to understand that somatic practices aren’t just physical. They play a meaningful role in healing trauma, strengthening self-trust, regulating the nervous system, and recovering from burnout. This realization shaped my approach to coaching and continues to guide the way I support clients today.

In moments of overwhelm, I still return to the simple act of being with my breath and body. My hope is that every person I work with discovers their own version of this grounding resource—one that supports their growth, resilience, and well-being. I believe this capacity exists in all of us and can be transformative when nurtured with intention and care.

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My own recovery from chronic overfunctioning and burnout showed me how transformative it can be to have someone guide you through change.

Although I had built a successful career, my internal experience told a different story. I felt overwhelmed, detached from my needs, mentally exhausted, and increasingly unmotivated. The familiar strategies that had carried me through life—working harder, accommodating everyone, pushing past my limits—had stopped working.

When I finally acknowledged that I was burned out, the symptoms intensified: digestive issues, panic attacks, physical exhaustion. It forced me to recognize that something deeper was going on. Asking for help was the first meaningful shift. Through the support of therapists, bodyworkers, herbalists, and spiritual mentors, I began to experience the earliest signs of relief.

Working with a burnout recovery coach changed everything. Coaching gave me clarity, structure, and a grounded sense of possibility. I learned to use my strengths intentionally, reconnect with what mattered to me, and prepare for the changes I needed to make. I felt supported, understood, and empowered as I took steady, sustainable steps toward the vision of health I had for myself.

This experience is foundational to my work today. It informs the way I hold space, the pace at which I guide clients, and my belief in each person’s capacity to build a more sustainable, aligned life.

“Thanks to impermanence, everything is possible.”

Thich Nhat Hanh

Core Coaching Pillars

  • Creative Resilience

    Together, we strengthen cognitive and emotional flexibility by restoring the inner spark that helps you imagine possibilities, reconnect with meaning, and create options instead of reacting from stress or overwhelm.

  • Energy Management

    By understanding your natural energy patterns, we gain important insights about what routines and lifestyle choices will nourish your sensitivity rather than drain you—so you can show up with more authenticity and ease.

  • Boundaries & Self-Trust

    Together, we’ll outline your needs so you can strengthen your ability to advocate for yourself and create relationships and commitments that support your well-being. Overtime, you’ll learn to recognize and release overfunctioning patterns that kept you stuck in cycles of stress and burnout.

  • Mind-Body Awareness

    Through the use of gentle mind-body tools, you’ll deepen your awareness (and intuition), build inner resources that help you access more agency, and strengthen your ability to navigate life from a grounded, embodied place instead of an anxious, reactive place.

  • Purpose & Alignment

    By reconnecting with your core strengths and values, you’ll learn to make decisions that feel clear and self-honoring—and take action from a place of grounded self confidence rather than pressure to meet external expectations.

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Qualifications & Training

Health & Wellness Training

  • National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching + National Board of Medical Examiners
    Completion of a board-approved training program, coaching log, and exam

  • Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate, Mindbodygreen
    100+ hours in behavior change psychology, coaching methods, and supervised practicum

  • Functional Nutrition Training, Mindbodygreen
    30 hours in nutrition, physiology, and integrative health

  • Fundamentals in Medical Herbalism Certificate, Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism
    600+ hours of rigorous classroom instruction in herbal medicine, physiology, and holistic assessment

Somatic & Mind-Body Training

  • Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200), Yoga Pearl, Boulder, CO

  • Restorative Yoga Teacher Training
    30 hours in Judith Hanson Lasater’s methods

  • Meditation Instructor Training, with Dr. Holly Gayley

  • Contemplative Buddhist Psychology
    Many hours of retreat and study with Tibetan Buddhist monk Loden Nyima

Professional Experience

  • 8+ years designing adult learning programs
    Experience developing curricula and educational programs for higher education, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations

Academic Background

  • Master of Science (M.S.), Food Science — Oregon State University

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biochemistry — Colorado State University

As a coach, I value…

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Client Agency & Autonomy

I always maintain that you are the expert on your own life and ask for consent to share resouces. My role is to support your inner authority within a trauma-informed, client-led process that honors your lived experience, preferences, and pace every step of the way.

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Compassionate Objectivity

I offer clear, grounded reflection without judgment, helping you see patterns, possibilities, and strengths with kindness and honesty. This inclusive approach empowers clients to make meaningful, sustainable changes while being met with unconditional positive regard.

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Ethical Boundaries & Confidentiality

Your trust and safety are my highest priorities. I uphold professional coaching ethics as defined by the NBHWC, maintain strict confidentiality, and create a reliably structured container so you can explore your growth with confidence and security.

Take Your Next Step

If something in my story resonates with yours, I’d be honored to meet you. This free consultation is a gentle, no-pressure space to explore what you need and whether coaching feels like the right next step.

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