The Natural Journey

Cristen is a National Board Certified & Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach who uses a collaborative approach to coaching, as she believes that her clients are the experts in their own lives. She received her training as a Health Coach from the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy and sat for the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching Exam in October 2020. Cristen believes in being an ally, helping to draw out the client’s own attitudes, beliefs, and wisdom. She does this by asking open-ended questions, actively listening, and reflecting back on what she heard. Through this process, she helps clients discover the path they want to take in order to achieve the health and well-being they desire. From there she helps clients clearly define their goals, identify internal motivators, and find strategic ways to move through and overcome barriers. Most importantly, Cristen helps her clients understand this is a process of self-discovery that will evolve as they build self-reliance and a deeper connection with themselves. When Cristen is not working with clients, she is reading the latest health and wellness research or looking for the next delicious recipe to whip up in her kitchen. Cristen enjoys spending time exploring the great outdoors with her husband and dog or scuba diving in exotic locations. Cristen’s non-negotiable secrets for living her best life: dogs, meditation, sleep, and connecting with nature, preferably scuba diving when time allows.