What is…
INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
HEALTH COACHING?

  • An Integrative Medicine Health Coach views your whole being since the mind, body, heart, and spirit is all interconnected. This type of health coaching brings together the personalized approach of functional medicine, the compassionate healing of emotional therapies, and your past and present life situations. Taking this approach to wellness helps you regain and sustain a vibrant health.

    As your Health Coach, I will be your advocate by offering you fresh ideas and inspiration to help you improve your health and well-being. I’ll listen to your concerns and ask you in-depth questions that will guide and motivate you to move from where you are to where you want to be. We’ll go through your entire situation, including health status, medical history, nutrition, fitness, lifestyle, relationships, beliefs and purpose. Together we’ll build a structured, supportive partnership, by setting goals to help you heal and transform. My goal is to empower you to make lasting changes to your life—changes that will bring you vibrant health, harmony, and vitality. Here you will find inspiration, answers and, most importantly, you will find hope.

Health is more than the absence of disease.
It is a state of complete PHYSICAL, MENTAL,
and EMOTIONAL well-being.

Areas of SPECIALTY…

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  • Adrenal Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue

  • Diet, Nutrition, Detoxification, and Exercise

  • Gastrointestinal Issues: IBS, IBD, SIBO, GERD/Reflux, Parasites, Fungus, Intestinal Infections, Leaky Gut, Food Allergy/Sensitivity

  • Hormone Imbalance: Fibromyalgia, PMS, Peri Menopause, Menopause, Post Menopause, PCOS

  • Mental Health: Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Trauma

  • Skin Issues: Acne including Cystic Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis

  • Insomnia / Poor Sleep

  • Stress Management

  • Weight Management: Difficulty Losing Weight, Gain/Lose Cycle, Compulsive/Emotional Eating, Food Cravings

FAQs

 

How Does a Health Coach Differ from a Medical Practitioner?

A Health Coach is different from a medical practitioner, in that coaching services are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any diseases. An Integrative Medicine Health Coach addresses the underlying causes of disease, not just the symptoms, and creates a partnership with the client. It’s now recognized by some of the most acclaimed health institutions in the country as an important tool to improve health and help lower healthcare expenditures. Integrative Medicine Health Coaches spend time with their clients, listening to their story and examining the interactions among physical, emotional, mental, lifestyle, career, spirituality, and social factors that can influence long-term health. You will learn not only how diet impacts your health, but what food and lifestyle choices work best for you. I will listen to your needs and concerns and together we will proceed, one step at a time, towards your health and wellness goals.  

How Will I Benefit from Working with an Integrative Medicine Health Coach?

A Certified Integrative Medicine Health Coach is trained in a variety of health care modalities such as testing procedures to determine your critical health issues, protocols to help you overcome gastrointestinal, adrenal, body chemistry, and nutritional dysfunctions, and even in epigenetics to help understand the underlying causes of your health issues. An Integrative Medicine Health Coach is a supportive mentor who motivates you to cultivate positive health choices. They will educate you on lifestyle and behavior changes to assist you in obtaining your wellness goals and help you understand your unique wellness needs.

Will My Insurance Cover the Costs for Working with an Integrative Medicine Health Coach?

Most health insurance plans do not cover health coaching visits or Functional Medicine testing kits such as: genetic analysis, adrenal/hormone profiles, or intestinal microbiome. However, some insurance carriers do cover the cost of an MRT/Leap Food Sensitivity blood draw or SIBO Breath tests. If your insurance policy includes a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or a Health Savings Account (HSA) you may use funds from these accounts to cover appointments or lab expenses. Your FSA or HSA may request a medical necessity letter and I am more than happy to provide that to you. To assist with your health insurance coverage, I will recommend you visit your healthcare provider for standard blood tests or other tests they can prescribe. In general, it is highly recommended you consult with your insurance provider prior to a visit or lab purchase to ensure you know what is covered.

I Don’t Really Know Where to Start to Regain My Health and Well-being.

From my own experience, I know how overwhelming it can be when you’re not feeling well, have multiple chronic issues to resolve, and you’re not getting the assistance you need from conventional medicine. Please give me a call at (831) 246-1419 so we can talk and find out how I can best support you, no matter where you live. Together we will create a plan, set some goals, take a step-by-step approach, and slowly get you to the health and wellness you desire.

How Long W­ill it Take Me to Start Feeling Better Once I Begin a Wellness Program?

Everybody’s health situation and treatment plans are unique, as are the time frames at which they will experience results. While some people may be suffering from mild health conditions, others may have multiple or extensive autoimmune disorders. There is really no way to give an accurate answer as to when someone will regain their optimal health; however, I often find clients start experiencing an improvement after 3-6 months.

What Should I Expect During my Free Consultation?

The free phone consultation allows us to get a chance to know each other and determine whether or not we want to work together. The session will be approximately 15 minutes long and will briefly discuss your health concerns and wellness goals. If we determine we want to work together, a health history questionnaire will be sent to you and completed in advance of your paid Health History Intake Package. Click for more information regarding all the Health Packages offered along with the cost of an Individual Drop-In Session.