I support adults who receive a life-changing diagnosis navigate healthcare and move forward positively – with science, compassion, and hard-won wisdom.
Coaching
Health Transition
Coaching & Consulting
My Approach
From Scientist to Patient
A Healing Journey
People ask me all the time “What did you do to heal?” or “How did you heal?” This is a question I have pondered for a long time and have finally come to the realization that what worked for me may not work for someone else. But there are lessons that can be shared.
When I began my healing journey, I was only interested in pursuing conventional medicine – as a scientist, it was what I knew. As my disease progressed, I was forced to venture outside of my comfort zone out of desperation. I went through a process of trial and error to figure out my “healing formula.”
I experimented with a lot of different healing modalities – some of which worked for me and many did not. I did eventually lean into three integrative approaches that became the foundation of my framework.
The Framework
Three Pillars of Integrative Healing
My coaching framework integrates three complementary approaches – each one essential, none sufficient alone.
i.
Conventional Medicine
A system in which medical doctors treat symptoms and diseases using drugs, radiation, or surgery. It is evidence-based, developed through rigorous scientific research and clinical trials.
- Identifies specific biological causes
- Uses targeted interventions
- Highly specialized by organ or disease
- Regulated by government bodies like the FDA
ii.
Complementary Medicine
Diagnostic and therapeutic disciplines used alongside conventional medicine to improve overall well-being, manage symptoms, or reduce side effects.
- Complements rather than replaces
- Holistic focus: emotional, mental, spiritual
- Growing body of scientific evidence
- Includes acupuncture, meditation, and more
iii.
Lifestyle Modifications
Intentional changes to daily habits aimed at improving physical health, mental well-being, and long-term disease prevention – the “first line of defense.”
- Nutrition and Diet
- Physical Activity
- Sleep Hygiene
- Stress Management
- Substance Regulation
Why This Work Matters
A Framework for Moving Forward
Even as a cancer biologist with deep expertise in oncology technology and clinical care, I struggled to discern the vast myriad of options across these three categories.
In order to help others cope with a life-changing diagnosis, I have developed a framework to help patients identify elements within these three pillars and integrate them into a unique solution that helps them cope and move forward positively.
I work one-on-one with a limited client load to ensure my clients receive the care and support they need.
Credentials
Training & Qualifications
i
Certified Health Coach
Certification from Coach Training Academy, an ICF-accredited training program.
ii
Somatic Therapy Practitioner
Level 1 Certification in Somatic Therapy, specifically as a Core Center Practitioner.
iii
Motivational Interviewing
Certification of Completion of foundational training in motivational interviewing.
iv
PhD in Cancer Biology
Decades of oncology consulting experience in technology and clinical care.
How I Work
Consulting, Coaching & Somatic
Therapy
I draw on three distinct modalities depending on what each client needs in the moment.
| Feature | Consulting | Coaching | Somatic Therapy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Tool | Advice & Guidance | Questions & Accountability | Sensation & Nervous System Regulation |
| Expertise | Lies with the Consultant | Shared (Client is the expert on their life) | The body’s wisdom / Nervous system |
| Time Orientation | Present / Immediate Fix | Future / Growth | Present (Sensations) |
| Philosophy | “I will try to fix it for you.” | “I will try to help you fix it.” | “We will try to help your body release it.” |
Let's Work Together
Ready to Move Forward?
I work one-on-one with a limited client load to ensure my clients receive the care and support they need. Schedule a free sample session to explore how we can work together.
Inside the Toolkit
A Field Guide for Navigating Your Diagnosis
- Building your healthcare team
- A guide to gather information on your diagnosis
- Complementary medicine modalities to explore
- Lifestyle tools that actually matter