My Story In 2011, at 30 years old, I started seeing eczema develop all over the upper half of my body. Living in Fort Lauderdale, FL at the time, and playing beach volleyball having a skin rash was not fun. I was so embarrassed! I even wore long sleeves on the beach in 90 degree…
Do you struggle with critical self-talk and poor body image? You are not alone. Unfortunately, many women struggle with poor body image and self-criticism, but there is a way out. Learn how to begin accepting your body and improving your self-esteem. We are excited and honored to have Dr. Helene Simons share with us her…
My entire life, I’ve been overweight. From the time that I can remember, my mom had me on a “diet,” which I have since learned was more about her issues than mine, but I’ll get into that later. I went through a couple periods of weight loss – but swiftly gained all of the weight…
Each day I am honored to work with several women who are making a commitment to themselves in many different ways. From these coaching sessions, I recognize recurring themes that almost all women struggle with. When I think about it, these themes are not just with my clients, but also with women all over the…
We invite you to join us for a unique experience in creating healthy, nutritious holiday meals. Our afternoon will include a short farm tour, information on sustainable agriculture, cooking demo and lecture on nutrition and healthy living presented by: Rachel Gerlach Rachel is a nutrition therapist, health & wellness coach and fitness specialist who helps…
My last blog was a little more introspective, deep and really tapped into the emotional piece of our overall health and well-being. I guess I was writing Surviving Struggle as much for me as I was for you. My step-sister, Cara, has been fighting a rare type of cancer for the better part of a…
This past month I’ve worked with a lot of clients in struggle. We’re talking major life decisions that impact all facets of their lives. As a coach, we are taught to be objective and empathetic but not “in the fight with you”. Maybe this is a skill that comes with time, but I’ve clearly not…
As a Functional Nutritionist, I find it easy to explain what I do and have people understand it. Add Health Coaching to the credentials and usually I get asked, “what’s a Health Coach”. I found this article to be a good description of the role of a Health Coach. I love that I can add…
