“Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations.”
- Ziglar
For many years I struggled with an unhealthy relationship with food which brought me to my heaviest weight in 2000. In the parking lot of the local Weight Watchers the tears flowed as I recalled the number I had just seen on the scale.
I knew at this point that I desperately needed to make some serious changes. However, something had to be different this time. There were so many attempts in the past to be consistent in making good choices with food as well as exercise only to go right back to my old habits.
Getting help was the first step. Had I known about health coaching that would have been an added bonus. Realizing for first time that this wasn’t just about food and exercise, this was about every part of me.
Dr. Tran Tien Chanh says in his book, Because It’s Your Life, "Foods do more than nourish us. If our stomachs were the only organ that decided on our diets we wouldn't have weight issues. The heart and the mind play a far bigger role."
Today I have a new mindset. I see the steps I have taken along the way, not as failures but as opportunities to learn, grow, and develop healthy habits. In 2011 I enrolled in a one-year personal training program. The missing piece came in 2020 when I graduated from Functional Medicine Coaching Academy and completed the National Board Exam in 2021. Now I am an official Board Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach.
“Life is a balance between what we can control and what we cannot. I am learning to live between effort and surrender.”
- Orner
This brings me back to you!
My journey continues with you as we co-create the goals you set for lasting change. I look forward to encouraging, empowering, and motivating you to discover and cultivate your purpose, passion, and potential.
“Thank you, Tina, for coaching me during the pandemic! Truly a blessing as I continue to apply all we shared.”
The Functional Medicine Tree provides a visual representation of all the health factors that make up the whole person.
Rather than looking at one symptom or behavior we examine the leaves, the branches, and the root system with a holistic approach to healing and maintaining one's well-being.
My philosophy
To inspire you to take control of your own health and well-being as you discover your purpose, passion, and potential. To provide a space that extends value, respect, and appreciation without judgment.
How is functional medicine health coaching different?
As a functional medicine health coach, I work with you toward your specific goals developed around all health and wellness factors, such as movement, nutrition, hydration, relaxation, stress, sleep, emotions, and community.
You choose what you want to work on and where to begin. I, as your coach, encourage, motivate, and support you as you make new and lasting lifestyle changes. A vital component of the process involves purposeful conversation with change at its heart.
How can health coaching help you?
Working with a health coach helps you to clarify your goals, think deeply, discover your values, and apply your strengths. It also provides a supportive environment for developing self-responsibility, self-care, self-awareness, and self-management strategies.
Certifications
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, 2021
Four-month certification process with the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, 2020
One-year program with the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Fitness Nutrition Specialist, 2012
One-year program with the International Sports Science Association
Certified Personal Trainer, 2011
One-year program with the National Personal Training Institute
Get started today with a 15-minute Q&A session.