ShabdSangeet Khalsa

Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach | FMCA Grad 2018 | Specializing in Gut Health, Reducing Inflammation & Insulin ResistanceAbout MeAs a Functional Medicine Health Coach, FMCA-certified, and Alaskan by background with 40 years of experience living in the state, I am especially. passionate about supporting Alaskans in optimizing gut health, lowering insulin resistance, which translates into insulin sensitivity, allowing for fat burning and a healthier metabolism, & reducing inflammation. I choose collaborative, motivational coaching to help empower clients to learn the steps to understanding how to take responsibility for their health and wellness through education, choices, simple steps, and guidance. Although I am currently based outside of Alaska, I am eager to serve Alaskan communities remotely and by potentially traveling for in-person coaching.I believe it is important to simplify every step toward wellness so that “Health Is Simply Do-able.” My passion is in educating clients through each step of the journey, making it easier to understand how their food and lifestyle choices affect the root causes of their health challenges. I help clients feel empowered, inspired, and confident so that they can create lasting, meaningful change by taking responsibility for their health through informed daily choices, this comes about by feeling into what is motivating.I offer health coaching support for adults across Alaska, and the continental u.s.—via telehealth or by arranging in-person visits as opportunities arise. My deep familiarity with Alaska’s culture and various lifestyles ensures my services are highly relevant and effective for clients throughout the state. My practice integrates the principles of functional medicine, focusing on holistic wellness, the gut microbiome, reducing inflammation, and supporting the optimization of metabolic health through relevant up to date research. I bring an Alaskan cultural understanding and a client-centered, relevant perspective to each coaching relationship.Areas of Focus•    Gut health & microbiome optimization•    Cultivate Insulin sensitivity, support metabolic health-promoting choices, and ways to reduce Inflammation•    Dietary choices & personalized wellness•    Lifestyle (stress, sleep, movement, real food nutrition...)•    Remote/rural health coaching for Alaskans and the Lower 48.•    Culturally sensitive approachMy ApproachHaving spent 40 years immersed in Alaskan life, I understand the region’s unique health challenges and strengths. Currently based outside of Alaska, in Eastern Tennessee, I am seeking opportunities to partner with Alaskans—and folks in Tennessee—offering personalized, collaborative plans grounded in the science of functional medicine and an authentic respect for rural realities. Let's connect if you’re seeking an FMCA health coach with years of experience, who continues to learn, who truly understands the nuances of rural & northern living, weather, seasonal rhythms, and cultural diversity.I offer group, private coaching, and wellness workshops.