Health Coach Boston
Health Coach Boston
Hi, I'm Christina
I am passionate about helping people achieve their highest level of wellness in mind, body and soul. Everything is connected which is why it is so important to treat health holistically. I help my clients get to the root of the problem and address everything from the inside out. We go over ‘the circle of life’: physical activity, relationships, career, environment, joy, etc. to see which areas need improvement and go from there. If you’re interested in learning more, I offer a free 50 minute consultation where we go through your health history and assess where you are at today, where you want to be and the best path to get you there. I look forward to working with you!
health coach
specializing in
gut health and
the microbiome
What Does A Health & Wellness Coach Do?
Health coaches adopt a comprehensive and integrative approach to wellness, focusing not just on diet but also on all aspects of life that contribute to the nourishment of ones health and wellness, such as one's career, physical activity, and personal relationships. These elements are often referred to as "primary foods." By creating a supportive environment, health coaches help clients enhance their well-being, by applying the primary food concepts and other foundational principles to deepen the understanding of overall health.
What Makes A Health & Wellness Coach Unique?
Health coaches approach their profession as more than just a job; it's a lifestyle. They first apply coaching techniques to improve their own lives and then use these personal insights to assist clients in mastering their health and wellness. Clients seek out health coaches for various reasons, including weight loss, increased energy, improved self-care, and fostering healthier relationships.
What Is An IIN Certified Health Coach?
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) Health & Wellness Coach Certification is recognized by the National Board for Health & Wellness (NBHWC) as an approved certification program. IIN coaches can and do partner with other medical professionals (e.g. MDs, NPs etc.) to provide the missing link between traditional medicine and holistic health.
Your Health & Wellness Journey Starts Here
Do you just feel off-balance and can't pin-point the root cause?
Are you experiencing pain and you don’t know what is causing it? Are you feeling down and don’t understand why? Health can be confusing and frustrating, and it can leave people feeling stuck. Add to that changing mindsets and habits and it can become incredibly challenging and overwhelming. It’s no wonder people need support, and that’s exactly why I’m here.
The Missing Link
Health coaches are in a unique position to help people on their health journeys, and we fill a significant gap in the healthcare system. First of all, we provide individualized support. This alone, is vastly different than a lot of other health support. By viewing each client as unique, health coaches set the stage for more personalized and empowering approach to wellness.
Health coaches can also serve as an integral part to Health and Wellness teams. By bridging gaps between clients and other wellness providers, we contribute to the health revolution in powerful ways. Health coaches are at the forefront of the healthcare shift from treatment to prevention, and we are often the missing links between information and transformation.
Health Coaches:
- Support and Empower individual Wellness transformations
- Help people look at health holistically and work toward greater quality of life overall
- Guide people through the steps of long-term behavior change
- Are like any other coach, except we focus specifically on health
Integrative Health & Wellness
Your health is
multi-dimensional
and interconnected
Treating health holistically is recognizing all aspects of health, on and off the plate. While food is one of our essential forms of nourishment, there are others such as relationships, career, environment, physical health, social life, spirituality etc., all of which impact our well being. If one or more of these areas of our lives is off balance, then we don’t feel our best and we fail to thrive. It is important to address each and every one of these areas and see where and how we can improve.
Many people are aware of the basic changes needed to enhance their wellness, yet struggle with implementing these changes sustainably. As your health coach, I play a crucial role here, recognizing that true transformation is gradual and embracing the process is key to achieving long-lasting health. I will work with you to promote a growth mindset, resilience, and an understanding that success is more about the journey than the destination. In our coaching sessions, the unfolding of personal transformation is not dictated to you but occurs naturally within you, similar to a caterpillar’s natural metamorphosis into a butterfly within a chrysalis. In this analogy, as your health coach, I act as the chrysalis, providing a supportive and protective space for transformation.
While health coaches allow clients to lead, we also provide an adaptable structure to guide the process. we support clients by:
- Enhancing self-awareness
- Exploring life imbalances
- Setting realistic goals
- Identifying obstacles
- Implementing healthy behaviors
- Maintaining accountability
This methodical yet flexible approach helps make the transformation process less daunting and more natural.
Many people are aware of the basic changes needed to enhance their wellness, yet struggle with implementing these changes sustainably. As your health coach, I play a crucial role here, recognizing that true transformation is gradual and embracing the process is key to achieving long-lasting health. I will work with you to promote a growth mindset, resilience, and an understanding that success is more about the journey than the destination. In our coaching sessions, the unfolding of personal transformation is not dictated to you but occurs naturally within you, similar to a caterpillar’s natural metamorphosis into a butterfly within a chrysalis. In this analogy, as your health coach, I act as the chrysalis, providing a supportive and protective space for transformation.
While health coaches allow clients to lead, we also provide an adaptable structure to guide the process. we support clients by:
- Enhancing self-awareness
- Exploring life imbalances
- Setting realistic goals
- Identifying obstacles
- Implementing healthy behaviors
- Maintaining accountability.
This methodical yet flexible approach helps make the transformation process less daunting and more natural.
We are all familiar with the intuitive feeling when making a decision that simply “feels right,” the fluttering sensations in our stomach before an important event, or the discomfort in our gut when we feel anxious. The link between our brain and gut has long been acknowledged by traditional healing practices. However, conventional medicine has often overlooked the intricate interactions among the brain, the gut, and, more recently identified, the gut microbiota— the microorganisms residing within our digestive system.
The gut-brain axis represents the two-way communication between the brain and the gut, involving neural, hormonal, and immune systems. This communication network ensures that signals from the brain, gut, or both work together to preserve normal functioning and behavior. It’s crucial to understand that inflammation in other parts of the body might stem from gastrointestinal issues, even in the absence of typical GI symptoms.
Every system in the body is interconnected. Maintaining a healthy and functioning gut is essential for overall wellness. I will show you how to leverage the mind-gut connection to manage your health and tap into your body’s natural intelligence.
We are all familiar with the intuitive feeling when making a decision that simply “feels right,” the fluttering sensations in our stomach before an important event, or the discomfort in our gut when we feel anxious. The link between our brain and gut has long been acknowledged by traditional healing practices. However, conventional medicine has often overlooked the intricate interactions among the brain, the gut, and, more recently identified, the gut microbiota— the microorganisms residing within our digestive system.
The gut-brain axis represents the two-way communication between the brain and the gut, involving neural, hormonal, and immune systems. This communication network ensures that signals from the brain, gut, or both work together to preserve normal functioning and behavior. It’s crucial to understand that inflammation in other parts of the body might stem from gastrointestinal issues, even in the absence of typical GI symptoms.
Every system in the body is interconnected. Maintaining a healthy and functioning gut is essential for overall wellness. I will show you how to leverage the mind-gut connection to manage your health and tap into your body’s natural intelligence.
When you work with me, I will guide you on an immersive grocery shopping experience, where every aisle becomes a classroom for mastering the art and science of nutritious living. As your guide, I will teach you how to properly read food labels and see through clever marketing to give you an awareness of what to look for and what to look out for. Eating healthy doesn’t have to cost a fortune! In fact, if you do it right, you’ll be saving on your grocery bill.
Get Started With Holistic Health & Wellness Coaching Today
Start your journey towards a healthier, more balanced life with holistic health and wellness coaching. My personalized coaching program is designed to empower you to understand and connect with your body’s natural rhythms and needs. By integrating physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health, I provide you with the tools and support needed to make lasting changes. Whether you’re looking to improve your diet, enhance your mental well-being, or increase your physical activity, I am here to guide you every step of the way.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Health Coach The Same As A Nutritionist?
No. Health coaching is a subset of the broader field of coaching, which often leads to confusion as many tend to group health coaches with nutrition experts such as nutritionists and dietitians. A useful analogy might be to compare health coaches more with life or sports coaches, as they partner with their clients throughout their health journeys, involving continuous practice and feedback. Like all coaches, they aim to help clients reach their optimal potential, but health coaches specialize in areas specifically related to health.
What Is Gut Health?
Gut health refers to the balance and functioning of the digestive system, particularly the intestines. It involves the effective processing of food, absorption of nutrients, and the health of the gut microbiome, which significantly impacts overall well-being, immune function, and even mood regulation.
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