Our Approach is Based on Science

Total - the whole you

We strive to understand your health on a multidimensional level and are committed to your physical, mental, and social well-being. What is most important to you becomes the basis for our partnership and provides the framework for your path forward.

Wellness - disrupting the status quo

Recognizing you may have tried many ways to change - we provide a different experience. Wellness is not only being free of disease; rather, what is achieved when a body is given the right ingredients to thrive. Through client-driven coaching, we help you discover which ingredients are missing and how to bring them back to the mix.

Lab - evidence-based

Total Wellness Lab stays current on research so we can authentically represent proven methods for change in lifestyle habits. Our goal is not a quick fix, but science-backed behavior change that is sustainable.

Who We Are

Four National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches

Trained at Duke Health and Well-Being

Not only do we share a passion for coaching, but each of us brings a unique set of skills to our practice.

  • Anne in Minneapolis, MN

    Anne has an M.B.A and worked in corporate America for over a decade before becoming a yoga teacher, and coach. She prioritizes mindfulness, strategic thinking, deep listening, and a positive psychology approach to her coaching.

  • Cherie in Boston, MA

    Cherie was previously in Business Development at Apple. After navigating her own health journey, she discovered that we hold the tools for change within. She adds a strengths-based approach, enthusiasm, and accountability to coaching.

  • Lisa in Seattle, WA

    After 25 years as a physician, Lisa transitioned to coaching to focus on promoting wellness rather than solely treating illness. She combines a no-nonsense, science-backed approach with compassionate, judgment-free listening.

  • Sarah in Portland, ME

    As the owner and creative director of an event design and wedding planning business for over a decade, Sarah found coaching because she needed to prioritize her physical and mental health. She brings empathy, creativity, and humor to her coaching.

What do the studies show?

  • Completing a coaching program reduced participants’ chances of developing type 2 diabetes at twice the rate of those taking medication.

  • Health coaching produces statistically significant results in the areas of improved weight management, increased physical activity and improved physical and mental health status.

  • 82% of health coaching trials showed an improvement in at least one outcome. The most commonly studied outcomes were weight, blood pressure and fruit, vegetable and fat intake.

  • A health coaching intervention at Mayo Clinic demonstrated significant improvements at 12 weeks in the following areas: overall quality of life, depressive symptoms and perceived stress levels.

The groundwork of all happiness is good health
— Leigh Hunt