My Training
I realize that people don’t hire coaches because of degrees and certifications – but who we are as people. That said, I do think that training matters. I’m a lifelong learner and here is what I have completed so far:
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) 2022
Certified Nutrition Coach
National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching 2021
National Board Certified Health &Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
Spencer Institute
Certified Stress Management Coach 2019
Certified Sleep Science Coach 2019
International Association of Wellness Professionals
Certified Master Wellness Coach 2018
Certified Wellness Coach 2017
Center for EFT Studies
Certified EFT (Tapping) Level 2 Practitioner 2017
Institute for the Psychology of Eating
Certified Mind-Body Eating Coach 2015
With more than 30 years as a clinical social worker, I have integrated my certifications into a unique approach helping stressed out, exhausted people recharge, rejuvenate and reclaim their health and wellbeing. In my coaching practice I address chronic stress, inflammation, sleep challenges, yo-yo dieting and weight loss.
From December 2019 until January 2023, I worked full-time as a health coach for Noom, supporting thousands of app users around the world 1:1 in reaching their weight loss goals (10 lbs up to 100 lbs). An app-based program, it was remarkable to see the deep connections I was able to make with my clients.
While I have a lot of experience working with people who want to lose weight - my passion extends beyond that. My dream is to help you find your joy...to help you live a life of meaning.
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) 2022
Certified Nutrition Coach
National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching 2021
National Board Certified Health &Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
Spencer Institute
Certified Stress Management Coach 2019
Certified Sleep Science Coach 2019
International Association of Wellness Professionals
Certified Master Wellness Coach 2018
Certified Wellness Coach 2017
Center for EFT Studies
Certified EFT (Tapping) Level 2 Practitioner 2017
Institute for the Psychology of Eating
Certified Mind-Body Eating Coach 2015
With more than 30 years as a clinical social worker, I have integrated my certifications into a unique approach helping stressed out, exhausted people recharge, rejuvenate and reclaim their health and wellbeing. In my coaching practice I address chronic stress, inflammation, sleep challenges, yo-yo dieting and weight loss.
From December 2019 until January 2023, I worked full-time as a health coach for Noom, supporting thousands of app users around the world 1:1 in reaching their weight loss goals (10 lbs up to 100 lbs). An app-based program, it was remarkable to see the deep connections I was able to make with my clients.
While I have a lot of experience working with people who want to lose weight - my passion extends beyond that. My dream is to help you find your joy...to help you live a life of meaning.
My Personal Story and Coaching Philosophy
My coaching career began in 2015. Prior to that I was first a clinical social worker (MSW 1990) then an executive director before embarking on this third chapter.
I was drawn to this field after a lifetime of dieting. I counted points, calories, macros. I did the Scarsdale Diet, Atkins, low carb/high fat, high carb/low fat. I tried them all.
This ended when I stopped dieting and finally lost my weight with a slow, sustainable approach that included boxing with a trainer 2-3x/week along with small tweaks to how I ate – mostly following a gluten free, Mediterranean approach that incorporated mindfulness and intention. One thing my daily food includes is organic chocolate – yup – every single day! I truly believe that “how” and "when" we eat is as important as “what” we eat.
I maintained my weight loss for many years until several geographic moves resulted in going a few lbs up. The lockdown from Covid19 in 2020 was a big time of change as well. I was working f/t remotely as a health coach while my husband started cooking 3 delicious meals each day. Therapeutic for him. Full transparency: I gained 12 lbs during that time!
Currently I am embracing an intermittent fasting lifestyle which is really resonating for me and for my body at this time in my life. My physician recommended it – and it is becoming more comfortable as I continue to explore this and get used to this new approach that is more about “when” we eat than “what” we eat. Just because this is what is working for me at this time, does not mean it is what I believe all of my clients should be doing. I believe that people’s bodies are unique. Different approaches work for different people at different times in their lives. What you eat as a pregnant woman is not going to be the same as a post-menopausal woman in her fifties.
The way I coach 1:1 approaches the coaching experience from a holistic place. Everything is interconnected in our lives. Our physical bodies and health and weight is just one aspect. Some of the other aspects of mind-body nutrition include our relationships, our work/vocation, spirituality, our recreation and hobbies, and our connections to the community we live in. Coaching is a partnership and you, as the client, are in the driver's seat.
I love to learn and I typically have a few books going at any given time and often finish a few each week. You’ll see a resource page on this site (coming soon) that changes and evolves as I curate content that I find meaningful, inspirational and useful.
I was drawn to this field after a lifetime of dieting. I counted points, calories, macros. I did the Scarsdale Diet, Atkins, low carb/high fat, high carb/low fat. I tried them all.
This ended when I stopped dieting and finally lost my weight with a slow, sustainable approach that included boxing with a trainer 2-3x/week along with small tweaks to how I ate – mostly following a gluten free, Mediterranean approach that incorporated mindfulness and intention. One thing my daily food includes is organic chocolate – yup – every single day! I truly believe that “how” and "when" we eat is as important as “what” we eat.
I maintained my weight loss for many years until several geographic moves resulted in going a few lbs up. The lockdown from Covid19 in 2020 was a big time of change as well. I was working f/t remotely as a health coach while my husband started cooking 3 delicious meals each day. Therapeutic for him. Full transparency: I gained 12 lbs during that time!
Currently I am embracing an intermittent fasting lifestyle which is really resonating for me and for my body at this time in my life. My physician recommended it – and it is becoming more comfortable as I continue to explore this and get used to this new approach that is more about “when” we eat than “what” we eat. Just because this is what is working for me at this time, does not mean it is what I believe all of my clients should be doing. I believe that people’s bodies are unique. Different approaches work for different people at different times in their lives. What you eat as a pregnant woman is not going to be the same as a post-menopausal woman in her fifties.
The way I coach 1:1 approaches the coaching experience from a holistic place. Everything is interconnected in our lives. Our physical bodies and health and weight is just one aspect. Some of the other aspects of mind-body nutrition include our relationships, our work/vocation, spirituality, our recreation and hobbies, and our connections to the community we live in. Coaching is a partnership and you, as the client, are in the driver's seat.
I love to learn and I typically have a few books going at any given time and often finish a few each week. You’ll see a resource page on this site (coming soon) that changes and evolves as I curate content that I find meaningful, inspirational and useful.
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