Julia Priest, NBC-HWC
Coach
First and foremost, my bio will tell you what I have done, but not what we will do together. I truly believe that all change comes from a knowing of self and I am honored to collaboratively coach you in that pursuit.
My educational background was developed by my desire to understand the human body and assist people in their ability to use their own. I studied both exercise science and psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
I had the great opportunity to coach endurance athletes which has included working with the professional and amateur athletes. As I worked in this field, I grew an appreciation for what the body was capable of and looked for ways to help maintain that function. I pursued massage therapy licensure and currently practice cupping therapy, deep tissue and myofascial release.
As I continued in my pursuit of understanding health, I completed a precision medicine fellowship that allows me to coach with awareness of epigenetics.
Between working with athletes, providing bodywork and leading teams I grew a profound curiosity for why the mind and body interact the way that they seem to. I continue to pursue education around mindfulness and the awakening to self. I am fascinated with behavior change and our potential to experience this life.
Health Coaches encourage personal growth; Coaches believe clients are resourceful and have self-management abilities. Coaches use motivational interviewing techniques to help clients identify their strengths. Coaches use deep questioning and active listening to help clients set goals that are appropriate and aligned with self.
Health Coaches assist clients in improving self-awareness; a deeper understanding of themselves. This often leads to the client making long-standing changes and decisions that aligned with who they currently understand themselves to be.
Health Coaches assist clients in improving specific performance and health markers. Health coaches can read data, actively listen for client self-reports of success and offer feedback based on both that can help make measurable health changes.
Health coaches offer accountability: They hold regular appointments at a cadence that offers clients accountability to complete their personal development goals.
Health Coaches provide information: Health Coaches are well-educated on health, including; nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress reduction, and supplementation. Health coaches often have an understanding of lab results and human physiology that they incorporate into discussions with clients.
Health Coaches provide resources: Health Coaches are able to appropriately connect clients with resources that will further the education of the client, improve decision-making abilities, and can leave clients feeling inspired in their new areas of focus. Health Coaches are able to decipher credible sources.
Health Coaches inspire: Health Coaches provide a neutral sounding board while offering a partner in both the learnings and successes along the way to accomplishing a client’s desired goal.