Your Frequently Asked Questions—Answered.

There are many topics that may be discussed in health coaching, depending on a client’s goals and needs. Some common areas that coaching may help with include: stress management, healthy eating choices, sustainable weight loss, positive mindset, increased physical activity, better sleep, understanding personal health, and stronger relationships (with others and self).

Working with a health coach can be particularly beneficial for those struggling with health conditions ranging from diabetes and high blood pressure to autoimmune diseases and thyroid conditions.

Licensed therapists can diagnose, prescribe, and / or treat mental health conditions, while a coach cannot. I like to say that in therapy you dig into your past to figure out your present. In coaching, we dig into your present to help you get to where you want to be in the future. They’re both helpful in different ways and can be used complementary to enhance your overall well-being.

The first session (45 minutes) is all about looking at the different aspects of your wellness -identifying where your strengths lie and where there’s room for opportunity. We’ll dive into your overall wellness vision, your values, and identify the gaps of where you’re at now vs where you’d like to be. This can be a very eye-opening time for clients to look at their health from a new lens.

In all additional sessions (30 minutes) we’ll set small goals that will help you get closer to your wellness vision. These goals are always set by you (the client), so just because you set a goal around increasing protein intake last week (for example) doesn’t mean you can’t set one around walking this week.

This is all done with empathy and compassion - our sessions are always a judgment-free zone.

My current pricing is available for download under the “Quick Links” section. Please note these are subject to change.

I'm currently offering sessions as an 8-week program (8 total sessions).

But know that I will not leave you hanging after the program is over. If you're looking for continued support beyond the 8 sessions, we can always schedule “tune up” sessions once a quarter (or however often you’d like to check in). Please see pricing under "Quick Links" for more info.

It's up to the client - however, the most common cadence is once a week to stay on track with the 8 week program.

Also know I'm here to support you between sessions if you prefer a text or email check-in for accountability.

It is not currently covered but insurance (but something that is in the works with the National Board of Health & Wellness Coaches). I will be sure to provide updates as this progresses.

No referral needed, but if you have any biometrics or important information from your doctor that you think would be beneficial to your health coach, please bring to your first session.

I am in Chicago but all sessions are virtual so we can work together from anywhere.

Group coaching and family coaching are not currently offered but are something that will be available in the future. If this is something you’re interested in, please submit an inquiry on my contact page and let’s find a way to work together.

While there can be some education included in health coaching, the majority of the partnership is spent on self-discovery, behavior change and goal setting.

With wellness education, I provide you the tools you need to make healthier purchasing decisions - whether it be your food, household or personal care items. Like in coaching, I will meet you where you’re at (as to not overwhelm you with information). Unlike coaching, I’ll be switching hats to more of an expert role and this partnership can last anywhere from 1-5 sessions.