ELM Wellness Family Health NP

10/13/2023

Researchers found that simply setting a goal leads to about a 10% success rate. But if you share that goal with someone, the success rate goes up to 65%. If you have a specific plan with an accountability partner or group, the success rate goes up to 95%. That’s why peer-to-peer accountability is so valuable. Support each other through struggles and share your wins!

Coaching and peer support is built into the POWER-Up Wellness course for a reason - because research shows that accountability works!🌟

Course enrollment is open now until 10/15. Learn more → https://forms.gle/VuuwYfpEWmJy5bzX8

10/13/2023

As a clinician board certified in Lifestyle Medicine by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, I am excited to work with clients to implement these lifestyle changes. The evidence for lifestyle change as a primary prevention strategy for chronic disease prevention and wellness is overwhelming. Now it’s time to do the work! Ask me how!

is a medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions including, but not limited to, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.

Lifestyle medicine certified clinicians are trained to apply evidence-based, whole-person, prescriptive lifestyle change to treat and, when used intensively, often reverse such conditions.

Applying the six pillars of lifestyle medicine—a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connections—also provides effective prevention for these conditions.

10/11/2023

Wellness isn't a destination; it's a journey. Are you ready to take the first step?

Enrollment for the POWER-Up Wellness course is open. In this 8-week online course, you'll learn evidence-based strategies for lifestyle interventions to promote health and wellness from a double board certified nurse practitioner. Take control of your wellness journey!

For more information, comment below, shoot me a DM, or fill out the form linked here --->https://forms.gle/2Z4zQof8sS12XfXC9

10/10/2023

🌿 Eat what’s REAL! Eat the Rainbow! Embrace a whole food, primarily plant-based diet. Our journey begins here. 💚

A whole-food, primarily plant-based diet is just one topic we tackle in the POWER-Up Wellness course that is officially open for enrollment. We'll also talk about social connectedness, mindset, physical activity, sleep, coping, risk avoidance, and so much more. I'll give you not just the evidence-based knowledge you need, but tools and resources to help you actually implement CHANGE in your lifestyle.

Want more no-strings attached info? Just comment below, shoot me a DM, or fill out the form linked below and I'd be happy to email you details or jump on a quick zoom so you can see if this is right for you. Form link here --> https://forms.gle/3MPmHpXSTpoNx3kp8

The course enrollment closes 10/15, so don't wait to check it out!

10/07/2023

Good Morning Friends :-)

Tell me if any of these sound like you?

👉 You're sick and tired of feeling sick and tired

👉 You've lost some weight with the latest diet trend, but don't FEEL better, and then you see the weight creep back on as soon as you get back to real life

👉 You know you should exercise, but you dread it, don't know what to do, how much to do, or how often to do it

👉 You want to improve your sleep and feel more rested

👉 You feel stressed and overwhelmed and wish you had more tools in your box to cope and change your mindset

👉 You're interested in achieving wellness goals without gimmicks

If you answered yes to any of these, then it's time for a CHANGE!! What are you waiting for?

I'm opening enrollment for the first cohort of my online course POWER-Up Wellness in a few days! The course will walk you through the pillars of Lifestyle Medicine with fad-free tools and resources for lasting wellness promotion. If you're interested in learning more, I'd love to connect. Comment below, shoot me a DM, or fill out this form 👉 https://forms.gle/peY5tGPbUys5Ps5e6

10/06/2023

What's stopping you from pursuing your wellness goals? How many times have you told yourself "next month I'm starting...."?

For me the frequent excuses were time and money. Joining group exercise classes at a local gym was expensive, and when would I have the time to be at the gym 3-4 days a week for an hour at a time?

But then I decided I needed to adjust my perspective. Hear me out for a second. My three kids are involved in so many sports and clubs. My life is full of soccer, football, basketball, lacrosse, cheerleading, track, math club, robotics team, youth group, and afterschool science. Our evenings and weekends are full of games, practices, meetings, and tournaments. Over the years, we've coached teams, we've led clubs, we've been team manager and room parent. In the last year for just soccer, I've spent about $1200 for the club fees, not to mention all the stuff that adds up (traveling, gear, etc). And that's just soccer. But we do these things and spend this time and money on our kids for a couple of important reasons. First, physical activity is healthy and we want that to be part of our kids' lifestyle from an early age. Second, the social/emotional aspect of youth sports is valuable for their development. They learn sportsmanship, responsibility, being a dependable team member, navigating team dynamics, and so many of their friendships have been built around their sports teams. So we, and many other parents, invest the time and money on our kids extra curricular activities while barely batting an eye.

Now lets challenge this mentality. Why is it so easy for me to spend that time and money on my kids and not on myself? That's what I had to ask myself recently as I was considering joining a 6-week fitness class that felt a little pricey for me. Why do I constantly say yes to fees and time commitments for my kids, but not for myself? Why wasn't my own health and wellness as important to me as my kids' wellness? How am I taking care of myself now so that when they're older I can be just as active in my future grandkids' lives?

So what's stopping you? Are you ready to make the investment in your wellness? I am looking for 5-10 adults for the first cohort of my online course - POWER-Up Wellness. I want to share lifestyle changing strategies that are backed by research and peer-reviewed evidence not fads and gimmicks. Because wellness is more that just a diet, more than just a new exercise regimen. Wellness is holistic!

If you are interested in learning more or want to schedule a quick call to talk about it, fill out the information form linked here and let's connect! ---> https://forms.gle/NWa5XNUP5wzfAe517

Enrollment for the first cohort opens in 2 days and closes 10/15, so don't wait!

10/06/2023

Calorie density is defined as the amount of calories within a food or drink relative to its weight or volume.

Research has shown that calorie density can be an effective tool to achieve weight loss for some individuals.

Fruits and vegetables are examples of foods that are typically lower in calories, but high in beneficial properties such as fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and water. Using calorie density as a weight management technique can allow individuals to eat larger portions of nutrient-dense food, which leads to satiety.

Interested in learning more about this concept? Check out the "Calorie Density" module of our Food as Medicine series!

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10/05/2023

I'm launching the first(!!) cohort of my online course - POWER-Up Wellness! The course is built around the evidence-based pillars of Lifestyle Medicine. Over the 8-week course, I'll lead you through the 6 pillars and provide coaching and support to help you implement lifestyle changes that promote lasting wellness! This is not a diet - this is a LIFESTYLE! I have seen evidence of how the principles of Lifestyle Medicine improve health not only in the mountains of research that support the interventions, but in my own personal health journey. I'm looking to keep this first cohort at about 5-10 people, so don't wait.

Are you interested in learning more? Comment below, DM me, or fill out the info form linked below to get details.
Link here --> https://forms.gle/yUWPw4HQUperTcs79

10/04/2023

Kickstart your wellness journey with a smile! 😊 I'm launching my first cohort for my online wellness course. Details coming soon so stay tuned!!

05/29/2023

Hmmm… intrigued?

05/28/2023

Lifestyle Medicine Week 2023
Pillar - Restorative Sleep

Sleep is essential for good health, and many people struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep or even get enough restful sleep each night. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society recommend that adults ages 18–60 sleep at least seven hours each night to promote optimal health and well-being.

Sleep delays/interruptions have been shown to cause sluggishness, low attention span, decreased sociability, depressed mood, decreased deep sleep, decreased caloric burn during the day, increased hunger and decreased feeling of fullness, insulin resistance and performance.