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Your Life Experience Matters

Are you passionate about wellness and making a positive impact in the lives of others? If so, you are in the right place, even if you don’t have a degree or background in healthcare. Our classes are comprised of aspiring coaches with experiences in and outside of healthcare.

Here are a few “unexpected” professionals pivoting into a meaningful coaching career:

Our graduates come from a variety of backgrounds, meet some of them:

Prior Education/Credentials ​B.S. in Physical and Health Education M.A. in Sports Administration
​Prior Work and Experiences Professor of Wellness, Health & Exercise Science at Macomb Community College
​Professional/Personal Goals My professional goal is similar to my personal goal which is to always do my best. Whatever I choose to do professionally and personally, my goal is to always learn, grow, listen and be diligent in my efforts and ethics. I have lived by this whether I am creating courses and programs or teaching classes. My health is a priority, which includes all the dimensions of wellness, so I work hard to maintain that balance with each new day and challenge.
​Accepting Coaching Clients ​Yes, virtual coaching sessions
​Email address allort111@gmail.com

Prior Education/Credentials Certified Herbalist and Aromatherapist, Bachelor in Music Therapy
​Prior Work and Experiences
​Professional/Personal Goals My professional goal is to help women who struggle with chronic illness to improve their health and well-being.
​Accepting Coaching Clients Yes, via virtual coaching sessions
​Email address acarrollwellness@gmail.com

Prior Education/Credentials B.S. in Health and Physical Education, M.S. in Exercise Science, Cardiac Rehabilitation, CHES
​Prior Work and Experiences Wellness Coordinator, LSU Student Health Center; Adjunct Instructor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; High School Health and PE Teacher
​Professional/Personal Goals My professional goal is to establish a business as a health and wellness coach.
​Accepting Coaching Clients Yes, via virtual and phone sessions
​Email address lbrome@bellsouth.net

Prior Education/Credentials B.S. in Wellness, Health Promotion, and Injury Prevention;
National Wellness Institute Certified Wellness Practitioner
​Prior Work and Experiences Associate Wellness Specialist in Corporate Wellness
​Professional/Personal Goals I strive to partner with people looking to rekindle their motivation and positivity in order to live the life they most want to live.
​Accepting Coaching Clients Yes, via virtual and phone sessions
​Email address maelsess@gmail.com

Prior Education/Credentials ​BA in English and Women’s Studies
​Prior Work and Experiences ​Journalist
​Professional/Personal Goals ​I intend to coach, write and teach about health and wellness, with a special interest in positive thinking and mindfulness
​Accepting Coaching Clients ​Yes, via face to face, virtual and phone sessions
​Email address sandycohencoaching@gmail.com

Prior Education/Credentials M.S. in Health Education; Certified Health Education Specialist; NBC-HWC
​Prior Work and Experiences Health & Wellness Program Manager; Health & Wellness Coach
​Professional/Personal Goals Lead/mentor team of health coaches in corporate wellness
​Accepting Coaching Clients No
​Email address n/a

Prior Education/Credentials M.S. in Nutrition Education
​Prior Work and Experiences Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging at San Jose State University.
​Professional/Personal Goals My goal as a Health and Wellness coach is accept my clients as their own best expert. I discover and explore with clients their strengths in every situation.
​Accepting Coaching Clients Yes, via face to face, virtual and phone sessions.
​Email address danabillingsconsulting@gmail.com

Prior Education/Credentials Ph.D. in Educational Leadership; M.S. in Educational Leadership; B.M. in Instrumental Music Education
​Prior Work and Experiences Organizational Development Consultant; Colleague Engagement Leader
​Professional/Personal Goals My goal as a health and wellness coach is to support individuals and teams in their well-being, personal and professional growth, and support a sense of feeling connected and complete.
​Accepting Coaching Clients Yes, via virtual coaching sessions.
​Email address drjmbh68@yahoo.com

Prior Education/Credentials J.D. in Law; LL.M in Law; 200h Yoga Teacher Training; Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist (NWI); Certified Largee Fitness Instructor; Certification in Culinary Nutrition and Fundamentals and Advanced Culinary Techniques in Raw Food; Worksite Wellness Specialist; Life Coach
​Prior Work and Experiences Currently a Transformation Coach and Health & Wellness Coach; Previosuly an Attorney then Regulatory and Management Consultant
​Professional/Personal Goals I have transformed my life and am currently living my dream life. I wish to help spread the joy that comes with fulfilling your goals and dreams by supporting others reach the actualization of their highest potential. I want to change the world one person at a time by serving as an inspiration to others: everything is possible if you truly desire it.
​Accepting Coaching Clients Yes, virtual and phone sessions.
​Email address val@whyinyou.com 

Prior Education/Credentials B.S. in Health Promotion and Wellness
​Prior Work and Experiences Fitness Consultant; Nutrition Educator
​Professional/Personal Goals I’d like a career that allows me to use my skills to help propel people forward; I see health coaching playing a major role in that.
​Accepting Coaching Clients No
​Email address n/a

Prior Education/Credentials M.S. in Education with Health Emphasis; B.S. in Health Promotion/Wellness; Teaching Certification in Family and Consumer Sciences
​Prior Work and Experiences High School Health and Family Consumer Sciences Teacher
​Professional/Personal Goals Work with my high school students and other outside clients who have experienced similar life experiences as I have.
​Accepting Coaching Clients No
​Email address n/a
“I like that it is online. It definitely fits into my life. Also, I like that it is done by a university. There are lots of coaching programs out there, but the university gives it credibility.”
2020 Graduate, Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate