Hello and welcome to the Joywell Coaching site! I’m glad you’re here, and I’d like to tell you more about why I became a health coach…
Why I Got My Functional Health Coaching Certification
When I was a child and someone asked me “What do you want to be when you grow up?”, the answer was never anything related to health coaching. But here I am at 48 years old with a functional health coaching certification, and this is what led me here:
I realized that I needed to make my own health a priority. Several years ago, I began noticing that I was tired and stressed all the time. I wasn’t doing a good job at taking care of my body and mind. I craved the feeling of true health, so I started looking for resources that I could trust to help build a healthier life.
I discovered that there are alternatives to conventional medicine that are science-based and they work. I have been feeling for a long time that our current conventional healthcare system is failing us by primarily focusing on managing symptoms with medication. After studying functional medicine principles for the last few years, I’ve learned that its approach is focused on understanding the root cause of health problems and working to prevent or resolve them with solutions that include nutrition and lifestyle modifications. This approach resonates with me so much more.
I have experienced how lifestyle changes can have large health impacts. As I began applying functional medicine principles to my own life, I discovered that just doing small things like taking a walk, eating a meal of fresh whole foods, and prioritizing sleep have positive impacts on my physical and mental well-being that I can truly feel. I’ve learned a lot and continue to learn more every day.
I want to help others break free from the current narratives in the healthcare world and find true health for themselves.
I believe that true health is about finding balance and living your daily life with intention, and my mission is to share with others what I’ve learned on my health journey and coach them through the transformation it takes to feel truly healthy.