Welcome! My name is Lisa and I’m so excited that you’re here. Although I am a certified health & wellness coach, I like to think of myself as a maven of movement; body, mind and soul. It has been my greatest joy and privilege to journey alongside women that are feeling stuck and watch them gain momentum. It’s like watching mini-miracles on a daily basis!
My Why
My passion for the healing power of movement began in my mid 30’s, over 20 years ago. A loved one had recently passed away and I was struggling with depression. As I discussed this with my physician, he handed me a prescription. He also encouraged me to double my physical activity for 30 days before filling it. The idea of relying on pills and the possible side effects was great motivation to lace up my shoes and get moving. I had already been enjoying short walks with my dog each day. I am thrilled to share that adding only 20 more minutes to each walk gave me a big dose of “happy hormones” and I bypassed that unnecessary trip to the pharmacy. Movement has truly transformed my life.
Professional Background
In 2010 I embarked on my second act. It all began with my certification as a personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine. I immediately knew that this was my path forward so I left my full-time career and obtained my BS in Kinesiology. After an extensive training program through Wellcoaches, I became certified as a Health & Wellness Coach. In addition, I have credentials in both Lifestyle Medicine and Exercise Is Medicine.
My How
At age 56, I’ve definitely experienced that there is no such thing as a linear journey in life. Yet I’ve also discovered that when grounded in self-compassion and love, possibilities abound. I deeply believe we each have a purpose and have been gifted unique qualities to fulfill it. My devotion to journeying with women is largely inspired by my core values and strengths. My values include my faith, family/friends, vitality, adventure, freedom and joy. My strengths are my zest for life, spirituality, gratitude, honesty and love. In other words, I’m a safe, joyful, adventurous health & wellness “tour guide” that welcomes the privilege to journey with you!