FAQS

WHAT IS LIFESTYLE MEDICINE?

Lifestyle Medicine is a branch of conventional Western medicine that focuses on preventing, treating, and reversing diseases and conditions related to

diet
physical (in)activity
stress
sleep habits
drug, tobacco, and alcohol use

Research indicates that lifestyle modifications can help people manage cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type-2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and other chronic diseases and conditions, including mood disorders and anxiety.

HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR MY FIRST COACHING SESSION?

Think about what you want to get out of the coaching experience:

How do you currently feel?
What would you like to change about your health?
On a scale of 1-10, how ready are you to make those changes?

I will invite you to complete a brief self-assessment prior to our first session. This will include an opportunity to "dream big" about changes you'd like to make in your lifestyle and what you ultimately envision for yourself.

HOW DO WE GET STARTED AND WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?

Email me with a brief description of your current health, any specific medical conditions or diagnoses you have received, and what you hope to accomplish through coaching.

All coaching sessions are conducted online (Zoom) and can be purchased individually for $75 per session, or $400 for a package of six. Most clients find that six sessions spread out over 6-18 weeks works well for establishing a new health habit.

WHAT KINDS OF STRESS MANAGEMENT PRACTICES DO YOU TEACH?

I teach a variety of mind-body practices that help clients learn to relax and regulate their nervous systems. These include meditation, breathwork, mindfulness, visualization, and guided imagery.

I am also trained in Reiki. However, because I am not a Reiki master, I cannot train or initiate clients in Reiki. I am happy to teach the hand positions for self-Reiki and help clients find a qualified Reiki master, if they are interested in being trained.