Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (Candidate)

New program Pursuit

I am excited to announce I am pursuing an additional certification!
It’s my passion to learn, evolve, and grow my knowledge and skillet to aid my clients...and have FUN along the way:)

I am a big believer in ‘authentic and credible’ and as a scientist on my mission to help others 'find healthy', the Functional Medicine coach approach is a great fit for the Skin + Health Co.™ services.

Functional Medicine approach

To me, the Functional Medicine approach views or looks at the whole person (not organs or conditions in isolation), which is important when aiding others in ‘finding healthy.’ It also resonates with my systems biology roots!

It’s not, in my experience, one specific thing that creates a situation; several keys are required to look + feel your best, age well and more. This makes for an interesting journey of discovery. Some clients require science based information on a new condition/diagnosis, nutrition, skin health habits, skincare products, or specific conditions such as acne, hyperpigmentation and so forth. Others require an ally to help implement changes such as exercise or eating programs prescribed by a doctor, pre-or-post surgery requirements and so on (as former Nursing student I am very familiar with this realm.)

Many times we already know what we should be doing….we just aren’t doing it! I help clients turn that around.

I have experience working with clients balancing careers, children, new diagnosis or chronic conditions, and yes - skin changes too! The role of a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC) is to support clients as they work on their own or with a medical practitioner- as examples, among my clients this could include:

1) those with skin concerns including acne, aging, dryness, dullness, fine lines, redness, irritation, and more

2) someone whose hair is lacking luster due to age related changes or a post-partum condition

3) an individual wanting to age well without Botox or fillers

4) those noticing their stress level is high and energy level low

5) a patient that has left their doctor’s office with a diagnosis and requires an ally to help plan for, and move into, a change.

Functional medicine principles focus on behavior change and mind-body connections. It’s an approach that resonates with and amplifies my Skin Health services, Nutrition coaching, Environmental Management and more.

Credible, science-based coaching

As an accredited Biologist, health, and change planning professional, I started the Skin + Health Co.™ to serve as a resource for people to turn to for credible, science-based information and guidance on their health and wellness journey. If you are interested in transforming your health and wellbeing from an authentic, functional medicine mindset, connect with me at elan@skinhealthcoach.ca or book a session through the ‘Services’ link above.