Meet Coach Jeannie | From Burnout to Living Wellness
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The Moment I Realized I Had Nothing Left to Give
For over 15 years as a medical assistant, my entire life was dedicated to taking care of everyone else. Like so many women, I was trapped in a cycle of overfunctioning, juggling endless responsibilities, carrying the mental load, and letting a harsh inner critic drive me straight into burnout.
I just kept telling myself I just needed to work harder, do more, and just keep going.
Then came a defining moment on a drive home from what felt like a neverending week. I drove around a curve in the road and was surprised with a rainbow which was something that normally would have made me smile and feel like everything was going to be okay. But that day? I felt completely numb. That shook me. I found myself deeply upset that I had no joy in that moment. I looked at that rainbow and realized I had zero drive left for a job I used to love. The tank wasn't just low; it was totally empty.
Sitting in that numbness, a hard truth hit me: I had zero boundaries. I was pouring 100% of my energy into everyone else's needs while leaving absolutely nothing for my own. I had completely abandoned myself.
Realizing I was operating in this way was terrifying, but it was also the key to my freedom. I realized that if I wanted my life to feel different, I couldn't just change my calendar or swap one exhausting job for another—I had to completely rewire how I related to myself.
Driven to find a real answer, I threw myself into personal growth, stress reduction, and holistic well-being. I learned how to build genuine mental fitness, quiet that toxic internal voice, and finally prioritize my own wellness instead of waiting until I earned it. Slowly, the numbness faded, my energy returned, and I remembered what it felt like to actually enjoy my life.
Experiencing that kind of deep internal relief changed everything. I realized my true calling wasn't just taking care of patients in a clinic—it was showing women how to step out of the burnout loop and take care of themselves. I hung up my scrubs, turned my personal transformation into my professional mission, and founded Living Wellness.
Credentials & Expertise
Education & Training
National Board Certification
National Board Certification
My approach is built on a foundation of 15+ years as a medical assistant in clinical healthcare, combined with comprehensive health coach training through the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute (now part of the American Council on Exercise / ACE). I blend deep empathy with evidence-based behavior change strategies.
National Board Certification
National Board Certification
National Board Certification
I hold the highest credential standard in the health and wellness coaching industry as a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). This national designation reflects rigorous exam standards, extensive practical experience, and a deep commitment to science-backed, client-centered coaching.
Coaching Experience
National Board Certification
Coaching Experience
With over 5 years of dedicated 1:1 coaching experience I have guided hundreds of high-achieving women through burnout and stress transitions. In addition to my private practice, Living Wellness, I serve as a contract health coach on digital health platforms like YourCoach, delivering personalized support to diverse clients.
The Living Wellness Approach
Awareness
Acceptance
Acceptance
You can’t change what you don’t notice. We bring gentle, non-judgmental awareness to your hidden stress triggers, overfunctioning habits, and the toxic inner critic driving your choices—so you can pause before reacting and regain control.
Acceptance
Acceptance
Acceptance
Acceptance isn’t about giving up; it’s about dropping the internal resistance. We make peace with where you are right now, letting go of shame and guilt so you can stop fighting yourself and save your energy for real growth.
Balance
Acceptance
Compassion
Balance isn't about a perfect 50/50 schedule; it’s about honoring your energy. We help you establish clear, loving boundaries so you stop pouring from an empty cup and giving 100% away to everyone else while leaving zero for yourself.
Compassion
Acceptance
Compassion
Shift from being your own harshest critic to your own strongest supporter. We rewire your internal dialogue and cultivate deep self-trust, treating yourself with the same care and devotion you’ve spent years giving to others.