Erika Zink

Education & Background:I received a Bachelor of Science in Biology (2004) and a Master of Science in Chemistry (2009) from Washington State University - Tri-Cities and worked for twelve years as a Chemist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Realizing my heart was in helping people and not in preparing research samples, I changed careers in 2020 after graduating from the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.My personal health journey has helped me understand the benefits of functional medicine and the impact lifestyle factors can have on a person's overall health and well-being. I am passionate about helping others find their inner strength to make lasting lifestyle changes so that they can thrive.Areas of Focus:Managing Chronic Disease Through Lifestyle Changes: Most of my time is spent working with members of the Empowered Health Institute helping them implement the Action Plans they have created with the clinic's physician. The utilization of a team approach has many benefits in helping the members achieve their desired changes.Managing Time, Stress, and Anxiety: The types of clients I feel drawn to helping are those who struggle with managing time, stress, and anxiety. Having spent years in the high-stress environment of a national laboratory, I understand the need for finding balance in life to ensure happiness and to prevent burnout.Additional Information:I work remotely Practice Better.I work with clients in Richland, Washington and the surrounding areas.When I'm not researching the latest in positive psychology or behavior change, I can be found in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes, out kayaking with my husband, or enjoying a good book.Coaching Areas:Functional wellness (food, movement, mind-body, sleep, relationships)Stress & time managementManaging anxiety and expectations