About Me
I have been a professional registered nurse since 1982. I spent the first part of my career working in the hospital setting and the second part as a certified school nurse, while raising my three children.
After working in these traditional medical settings for over 30 years, I wanted to be able to use my knowledge and skills to help people overcome their health obstacles and to promote healthy lifestyles. I was drawn to learn more about holistic and natural health practices through the American Holistic Nurses Association, joining in 2016. I also learned the practice of Reiki in 2016. Through the Wisdom of the Whole Coaching Academy, I learned about how I could help clients set goals and improve their health outcomes. This was exactly what I was searching for, providing me with the tools I needed to become a Board Certified Nurse Coach in 2017.
While learning to become a nurse coach, I have become a healthier person! My passion is to help my clients find their own path to self-healing and holistic health. I am learning that through nurse coaching, small changes can make a huge impact on improving health and wellness.
Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending time walking my rescue dog Mindy, practicing yoga, biking, and reading or listening to audiobooks, podcasts, and music. In addition, I like spending time with my husband, family, and friends, traveling and trips to the beach.
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Nurse coaching is a structured, relationship-centered process. The nurse coach is a registered nurse with specific skills training for nurse coaching. The core values of nurse coaching are holism, learned optimism, and transformational change. The purpose of nurse coaching is the achievement of clients’ goals while building on strengths to overcome obstacles.
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You as the client choose the focus of the conversation. Your part is to be open to exploring the topics you choose, considering possible goals, and taking healthy, positive action. As your nurse coach, I will listen to you at a deep level, and contribute observations and questions. I will empower and encourage you to use your inner wisdom, you are your own best expert. Together we will discover your wellness potential!
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For more than 25 years the HeartMath Institute has been researching the heart-brain connection and learning how the heart influences our perceptions, emotions, intuition, and health.
HeartMath helps you to tap into the power and intelligence of your heart. There are a variety of easy-to-use tools and strategies to enhance stress management and emotional regulation.
These tools help to diminish the impact of depleting emotions which can cause persistent energy “drains”
HM techniques are used in identifying and cultivating strategies to enhance renewing emotions which replenish energy
Tools and techniques to enhance self-care and manage stress.
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American Holistic Nursing Credentialing Corporation advances holistic nursing and nurse coaching through credentialing. Holistic nurse coaches promote health, wellness, and well-being as they facilitate their client’s growth and healing. Certification distinguishes nurses as experts in practice, education, and research. The examinations are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Speciality Nursing Certification (ABSNC) and are recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Program.
