Healthcare is about more than treating illness. For many people, knowing what they should do to improve their health is only the beginning. The greater challenge is figuring out how to turn that knowledge into sustainable action. That is where health and wellness coaching can make a difference. What Is Health Coaching? Health and wellness coaching is a client-centered, collaborative process that uses evidence-based communication and behavior-change strategies to help individuals work toward...

I get asked a lot why so much of my work focuses on nutrition. The answer is simple: food matters but changing the way we eat isn't always simple. Choosing one food over another may seem like an easy decision, but nutrition is incredibly nuanced. What we eat can be influenced by affordability, access to healthy foods, time, culture, family traditions, convenience, knowledge, and even the responsibilities we carry every day. This is especially important when I think about the health of Black...

Picture this: you’re standing at the base of a great river. On the other side lies energy, better sleep, a stronger heart, and a clearer mind. The river is called Movement. But, you don’t need to dive headfirst or become a marathon runner to cross it. You simply need to start wading in, one small, empowering step at a time. Movement is for every body....literally. Whether you’re someone who sits at a desk for most of the day, lives with limited mobility, or needs accessible-friendly options,...