Frequently Asked Questions

Functional health coaching focuses on addressing the root causes of health challenges rather than just managing symptoms. It’s a personalized, whole-body approach that considers all lifestyle factors including, but not limited to: nutrition, stress, sleep, movement, and environment.

While every person’s journey is unique, many of my clients experience meaningful shifts within the first few weeks of working together. With a root-cause, functional approach to wellness, you can expect to:

✦ Increase your daily energy and reduce fatigue 

✦ Improve digestion, reduce bloating, and support gut health

✦ Sleep more soundly and feel more rested

✦ Balance mood, reduce anxiety, and manage stress more effectively

✦ Regulate hormones and support a healthy menstrual cycle

✦ Gain clarity around what your body truly needs

✦ Build sustainable wellness habits that fit into your busy life

I don’t believe in quick fixes—my goal is to help you create lasting, realistic change so you can feel like yourself again and maintain your results long after our work together ends.

Did you know that the yoga poses you often see are only one part of true yoga? 

What makes up true yoga is actually very much inline with functional wellness principles, allowing for connection between the mind-body-spirit to view the person as a whole. Additionally, it has been backed by evidence-based research that practicing yoga may help to decrease stress levels and bring awareness into our bodies. Therefore, I utilize the combination of the two as a framework in which I am able to help you achieve health and wellness. 

Joining my yoga classes are completely voluntary and are offered as an additional resource to you.

Not at all! Whether you’re managing chronic symptoms, feeling stuck in your wellness journey, or simply want to optimize your health, my coaching is tailored to meet you where you are.

Sessions are conducted in-person or online via video calls through Practice Better for convenience. Each session lasts 60 minutes (except initial session, which is 1.5 hours), and we’ll track your progress and adjust your plan as needed.

As a health coach, ordering or diagnosing labs falls outside my scope of practice. That said, I do make functional lab testing available through Fullscript, where you can order tests independently for your own educational purposes. From there, I can help you understand your results in the context of your wellness goals and equip you with meaningful insights. The goal is to make sure you're informed, empowered, and never navigating your health alone.

I may be able to provide general education on supplements and which brands may be reputable brands. However, I focus primarily on lifestyle changes for long-term results. Any and all changes to your supplement regimen should be discussed with your provider.

Every person is different, but many clients start noticing positive changes—like increased energy, better sleep, and reduced stress—within the first few weeks.

Absolutely! My approach is designed to fit into your life, no matter how busy it is. Together, we’ll create realistic and sustainable strategies that work for you.

No worries! I offer virtual coaching too.

No, they are not. For two reasons. First, accepting insurance often limits the time I can spend with each client, as traditional healthcare models may only allow brief appointments. By not working within these constraints, I can dedicate ample time to understand your unique needs and provide personalized, comprehensive support. This approach ensures we can delve deeply into your health concerns and work collaboratively towards sustainable wellness. Second, while health coaching is emerging and gaining traction with insurance companies, there still is not a whole lot of coverage from insurance companies for health coaching services.

Absolutely not. It is not within my scope of practice to diagnose, treat, or prescribe any treatment plans. You very much still need (and should see) your provider. As a health coach, I am here to walk alongside you and be an addition to your healthcare team, empowering you to achieve the health goals you set for yourself.