Verne Wellness is here to help you live a healthier, more joyful, and more authentic life through holistic person-centered coaching. Creating a healthy and loving world, one person at a time – because when you feel good, you do good.

what is health & wellness coaching?

Health & Wellness Coaching is a partnership between you and a coach, where you discover, plan for, and achieve your health and wellness goals. It creates the time, space, accountability, and forward momentum to accomplish what matters most to you in life. It is a holistic approach that takes your whole health into consideration.

who could benefit from coaching?

The short answer is: pretty much anyone! Coaching is a versatile and flexible partnership that can serve in many different facets of a person’s life! Here are a few scenarios where coaching can help:

You are interested in beginning a mindfulness practice into your daily routine to decrease stress.
You want to implement a new exercise routine but you’ve tried before and haven’t been able to stick to a routine.
You are experiencing professional burnout and you’re looking to find more joy and pleasure in your life.

more about your coach

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.

Seeking coaching is a courageous act. This human life can feel complicated, and we each have our own unique set of struggles. This is normal! It can also be quite challenging, and painful at times. It might feel counterintuitive to turn toward these difficulties, but when we create a safe space to investigate these parts of ourselves and our lives, we also invite the opportunity for growth, empowerment, and an an opening to the vitality in our lives.

My approach to helping folks achieve meaningful and lasting change is grounded in compassion, curiosity, an open mind, and a sturdy-yet-flexible plan. I have spent most of my life investigating what it means to live a good life, and I’ve learned that just showing up is essential, whether it’s the first step or the thousandth.

I invite you to be your full, authentic self with me. In our sessions together, I aim to create a safe, accepting, nonjudgemental space where together we can explore the things that are important to you. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, which means that our sessions are tailored to your needs, values, and goals. I will collaborate with you so that we may walk together side by side on your path towards self-discovery. You are in the driver’s seat and I will help to navigate!

I earned my Master of Counseling from Oregon State University-Cascades in Bend, Oregon. I am a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (PCLC, meaning I’m still earning my full licensure and working under an amazing supervisor) and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I am also a Duke Integrative Medicine trained Health and Well-Being Coach. I am passionate about holistic wellness, especially the interconnectedness of the mental, physical, and spiritual facets of our humanness.

In my spare time, I enjoy being with my loved ones, walking my dog, playing outside, and making art.

Humor, joy, and laughter underpin most everything that I do.