My career has evolved in some unique directions. Software and Systems engineering, designing and creating software training, improving employee performance, helping sole proprietors attract more clients. Throughout these experiences, the common, consistent thread that has been most meaningful: |
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| connecting with and serving people. |
What led me to become a Certified Wellness Coach?
In late 2005, out of nowhere, I developed symptoms of and was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis: a chronic disease of the central nervous system. Like most people who receive this diagnosis, it was a shock to me, my family and friends. Up until that moment, I felt I had led a healthy life and was never “sick” for any extreme length of time. |
That diagnosis was my wake-up-call to make my wellness a priority. Since then, after many tests, doctors’ visits and soul-searching, I’ve made many changes to improve my health and energy. They include a healthier diet, re-connecting with my spirituality, incorporating stress management techniques, and creating an exercise routine that has helped shed excess weight, body fat, and toned my body.
These changes didn’t happen overnight. Along with accepting my diagnosis, it took time to incorporate these new behaviors and instill them as habits. Despite having a chronic illness, I now feel healthier than I’ve ever been in my lifetime.
Having gone through this life experience, I now want to help as many people as possible in taking control of their health. Without good health and being an advocate for your own wellness, you have nothing. It’s hard to run your business, enjoy your life and be a support system to others when you’re not at your best. |
| Sole Proprietor and Small Business Specialist |
Having coached sole proprietors and small business owners as a marketing consultant, I have a past history of helping solo professionals across the US and in the UK implement new marketing habits to attract more clients. My skills and presence in helping people make business changes have effectively translated to helping others make wellness changes. |
| Effective Listener |
| My coaching clients repeatedly tell me they feel listened to on each call. This reflects my deep, sincere caring for other people: there’s no better human gift, especially these days, than to drop the multitasking and give someone your undivided, non-judgmental attention. You have that commitment from me. |
| Empathetic Ear |
It can be difficult to put your wellness first and achieve work/life balance. I know what’s involved in making changes, and have experienced the challenges, in my own life, in my client work, and from my wellness training, in making a behavior change. Know I’m there with you, through the hills and valleys of your change process. |
Wellcoaches Certified Wellness Coach
 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer
I created Priority Wellness to serve people who know that they need to change how they’re eating, moving, and/or managing stress, and they’ve had enough of the status quo.
Along with my commitment to you, I bring my personal life-changing health experience, success in getting results for small business owners, and credentials with two noteworthy wellness organizations.
Wellcoaches Coach Training School, affiliated with the ACSM, is setting the gold standard for training and certifying Wellness Coaches. In addition, obtaining a Certification in Personal Training from ACSM furnished the skills and knowledge to promote sound exercise programs and ultimately healthier lifestyles for others.
There is no “silver bullet” or one-size-fits-all approach to wellness. We’ll work together to determine your wellness priorities and discover the best steps and mix of approaches that will work for you. Get started now: claim your wellness by visiting the Services page. |
