About
About Me
I believe life is all about living to the fullest! That can mean something different for everyone. But having good health makes enjoying life easier and more fulfilling. Health is wealth. As we age, we all face new
challenges and often have to redefine ourselves. During this time in life however, we can finally focus on ourselves. So it's the perfect time to make your health a priority. I approach health and wellness from a holistic point of view. We need to have balance with our mind, heart and body. With my education and background in holistic nutrition and integrative health, I work with people to help them find that balance.
My Background
My first career was as a high school English and Spanish teacher. I loved teaching, and truly enjoy the education process. But after having to move for my husband's work, I had to find a job quickly, and ended up working in the insurance industry. I mostly worked in the health insurance arena and saw first hand how the health of our country was getting worse. Based on that and my own personal health issues, I decided to go back to school to study nutrition and holistic health. I received an MS in Holistic Nutrition and later went to Duke University and attained certification as an Integrative Health Coach (disclaimer: I am not an R.D. (registered dietician) and therefore cannot call myself a Nutritionist in North Carolina, but I can coach people about healthy lifestyle choices and provide education classes).
A Different Approach
As a true science geek I love to read and study all the latest developments in health and wellness. I share this information with my clients, which helps direct the path we take to create a customized health plan together. Unfortunately, the medical community is usually 7-10 years behind the scientific discoveries, and therefore aren't always up to date on the latest findings. In the United States, our medical system is based mostly on the drug model: one pill for every ill, and don't have time to educate their patients on lifestyle approaches to maintaining good health. That's where health and lifestyle coaching can make a big difference!