A little bit about me
Hi, I’m Rachel — a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach with a passion for supporting the whole person.
I work with clients to create sustainable, meaningful changes in their health, habits, and lifestyle- with an approach that’s both science-informed and caring.
My work integrates behavior change theories, nutrition science, motivational interviewing, and evidence-based coaching — all grounded in the belief that people thrive when they feel safe, understood, and empowered.
My interest in health coaching grew out of my love of mentoring, a strong interest in health, and a lifelong connection to movement — first as a professional ballet dancer and now as a runner. After witnessing my dad’s powerful health transformation through nutrition, I dove deeper into nutrition and lifestyle-principles for long term health. I’ve completed extensive education and training in nutrition, health coaching, and behavior change, allowing me to combine evidence-based knowledge with a personalized, supportive approach.
A big motivator in my own life is the desire to protect not just my lifespan, but my healthspan — to stay active, clear-minded, and well for as long as I can. That same intention informs the way I support clients: with a focus on long-term, realistic strategies that help people feel better now and stay well into the future.
Whether you’re working to improve your health, build sustainable habits, or feel more like yourself again, I am here to support you with science-informed guidance, practical tools, and heart to help you create long lasting change.
Points of Interest
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Certified Master Health & Wellness Coach, AFPA
BFA in Ballet and former professional ballet dancer
Experienced ballet teacher: college program, pre-professional schools, and private coaching
Suzuki-certified violin teacher
922-hour Nutrition Educator Program
Multiple plant-based nutrition and culinary certifications (eCornell, Rouxbe)
Creator of a Nutrition for Dancers lecture series
Worked with a wide range of clients across ages, professions, and health journeys
Martha Beck–trained life coach
Why Studio Whole Health
I named my practice Studio Whole Health because the word “studio” has always meant something special to me.
From as early as I can remember, I’ve found myself in studios. It began in the violin studio. I was raised in the Suzuki method and was taught and shown that ability is nurtured through love, consistency, and environment. I felt valued and seen and I learned to listen closely.
Later I began dancing and the ballet studio soon became my second home. I learned to move, to express, to fall and try again. It is where I now teach others how to do the same.
Both spaces were more than just rooms. They were places for growth, discipline, expression and vulnerability.
Calling my coaching practice a studio felt natural — because health, like art, is a practice. It's unique to each individual. It’s about experimenting, noticing what works for you, allowing space for growth, and consistently showing up for yourself.
Whole Health means taking care of all the parts that make you, you — good nutrition, moving your body in ways that feel right, your mind, your habits, your values, your life. It’s about paying attention and seeing how these pieces fit together.
