A Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) is a professional trained to guide individuals in creating meaningful and sustainable health and wellness changes. Certification ensures rigorous training, ethical practice, and expertise in behavior change science.

While similar to therapists in providing a safe, non-judgmental space, coaches focus on exploring your future rather than delving deeply into your past. This distinguishes us from therapy, career coaching, or life coaching—although we can explore topics related to both. Our primary role is to empower you to identify your goals, overcome barriers, and develop the habits and skills to achieve lasting change.

Health coaching is an emerging profession that requires rigorous training and certification to ensure ethical practice and professionalism. Many individuals claim to be health coaches without formal qualifications, which is why certification standards were established in the United States.

I am completing my training through the University of Minnesota’s Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing, a leader in advancing health coaching education, research, and care innovations. The program is designed to equip coaches to guide clients holistically.

About the Program
Graduates are prepared to work in diverse settings, such as hospitals, clinics, schools, corporations, and community organizations. The curriculum includes training in:

• Integrative therapies

• Behavior change theory

• Trauma-informed mental health

• Diversity, equity, and inclusion

• Leadership and evidence-based decision-making

Choosing to work with a coach in training provides exclusive benefits:

• Free Sessions, Real Results: While I complete my certification, all sessions are entirely free—offering you high-quality coaching without any financial commitment (many trained coaches charge $100-$200+ per session). This is a unique opportunity to prioritize your wellbeing at no cost.

• Fresh Expertise: I bring cutting-edge, evidence-based strategies to help you reach your goals effectively, backed by the latest training and insights in the field.

• Collaborative Advantage: Your feedback not only shapes your experience but also helps refine my approach, ensuring future clients benefit from an even more polished coaching process.

• A Rich Perspective: My extensive background in health and wellness research, community engagement, and coaching provides a solid foundation to guide you toward meaningful change.

• Holistic, Culturally Informed Care: As the child of Nigerian immigrants, I grew up with a deep understanding of holistic approaches.

Don’t miss this chance to invest in yourself while benefiting from a coach committed to your growth and wellbeing. Learn more about me on the About tab of the website. Let’s start your journey together!

Coaching may be a good fit if you’re:

• Ready to make positive changes but feel unsure about where to start.

• Looking for guidance and support to navigate health and lifestyle challenges.

• Seeking accountability and encouragement to create lasting change.

I truly believe health coaching is for everyone—whether you're aiming for a specific goal or simply feeling stuck. Too many people are just getting by, running on empty, and feeling disconnected from their potential. Coaching helps you shift from survival mode to intentional living, supporting you in reaching your version of peak performance—mentally, physically, and emotionally.

It’s a space to reflect, realign with what matters, and take steady, meaningful steps forward—with someone in your corner every step of the way.

Coaching is a space for your full self—mind, body, and spirit. We can work on:

• Health & Habits: Building routines around movement, nutrition, sleep, and energy that actually feel doable.

• Stress & Emotions: Managing anxiety, burnout, self-doubt, and learning how to set boundaries and care for yourself.

• Faith & Spirituality: Reconnecting with God, growing in your faith, or figuring out how to live it out in everyday life.

• Life Direction: Feeling stuck? Let’s talk purpose, career decisions, and navigating family or cultural expectations.

• Relationships & Singleness: Facing loneliness, comparison, or longing? We’ll explore identity, healing, and thriving in your now.

• Values & Vision: Clarifying what matters most and creating goals that align with your bigger “why.”

Whatever you’re carrying, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Bring it to the table—we’ll work through it together.

Yes, I’m proud to call myself a Christian and a disciple of Jesus Christ. My coaching style is rooted in my faith and shaped by Christian values.

That said, you do not have to be Christian to work with me. One of the core principles of health coaching is that it’s client-centered—your values, beliefs, and goals guide our work together. I won’t bring up faith unless you express interest in exploring it.

If you are a Christian, this is a safe and open space to reflect on your walk with God, prayer life, spiritual growth, or anything else that’s meaningful to you.

Health coaching focuses on helping you create actionable plans for the future, whereas therapy or counseling often explores your past to address emotional or psychological issues. As a health coach, I don’t diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Instead, I partner with you to explore your goals, identify barriers, and develop strategies to achieve your vision of health and wellbeing.

Yes! Health coaching can complement your existing healthcare plan. Together, we’ll focus on achievable, personalized goals that align with your needs and aspirations while respecting any advice you’ve received from other medical professionals.

No, and that’s the beauty of health coaching! You are the expert on your own life. Our sessions are rooted in the understanding that you already possess the wisdom and insights needed to create meaningful change. My role is to guide you, ask powerful questions, and help you uncover the answers you already hold. This approach ensures that the strategies we develop are authentic to you and sustainable in the long run.

For now, I offer one-on-one coaching sessions to ensure personalized attention and support tailored to your individual needs. My training also includes learning how to facilitate group coaching, so stay tuned—more options will be available in the future!

That’s completely okay! Many people feel this way, and coaching is designed to help you sort through the noise and find clarity. We’ll work together to break down overwhelming goals into manageable steps. Our sessions will create a judgment-free space where you can discover your priorities, gain confidence, and move forward at a pace that feels right for you.

Yes! As a coach in training, I am offering sessions completely free of charge. This allows me to refine my skills while providing you with high-quality, personalized support. It's a unique opportunity to experience professional coaching at no cost!

To participate, all you need is an open mind and a willingness to explore your goals and challenges. Sessions can be conducted either in person or virtually through Zoom, depending on your preference and convenience. If we meet virtually, you'll need a stable internet connection, a quiet, private space, and a device such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone to connect. Visit the ‘Contact’ page of this website to get started!