Katherine Mitchell
Certified Health & Wellness Coach
- National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach with 4+ years of experience guiding clients through sustainable lifestyle transformations
- Specialized expertise in stress management, plant-based nutrition, and corporate wellness program development
- Proven track record of achieving 85% client retention rate and facilitating average 20% improvement in client wellness metrics
- Collaborative approach working alongside healthcare providers to support chronic disease prevention and management
- Fluent in virtual coaching platforms with experience serving diverse populations across individual and group settings
| Phone: | (555) 789-4321 |
| Address: | Denver, Colorado |
| Website: | https://linkedin.com/in/katherinemitchellhwc |
| Email: | katherine.mitchell@healthcoach.com |
Professional Experience
Wellness Partners Medical Group
Senior Health Coach
2022 - Present
- Guide 35+ clients monthly through personalized 16-week transformation programs, achieving 88% program completion rate and average 25% reduction in stress-related symptoms
- Collaborate with physicians and dietitians to support pre-diabetic patients, helping 40+ clients achieve normal A1C levels within 6 months
- Developed evidence-based group coaching curriculum for chronic pain management, now implemented across 3 clinic locations
- Maintain detailed client progress documentation using Epic EHR system, ensuring seamless communication with medical team
- Facilitate monthly "Mindful Living" workshops for 15-20 participants, consistently achieving 95% satisfaction ratings
TechForward Solutions
Corporate Wellness Coach
2021 - 2022
- Designed and implemented comprehensive wellness program for 200+ employees, resulting in 30% reduction in stress-related sick days
- Conducted bi-weekly lunch-and-learn sessions on nutrition, stress management, and work-life balance with 85% average attendance
- Provided one-on-one coaching support to 25 high-stress executives, achieving 90% client satisfaction and 15 internal referrals
- Created digital wellness resource library accessed by 150+ employees monthly, including meal prep guides and mindfulness exercises
- Collaborated with HR to integrate wellness metrics into employee engagement surveys, tracking 40% improvement in wellness-related satisfaction
Community Wellness Center
Health Coach
2020 - 2021
- Supported 50+ diverse clients through individual coaching sessions, specializing in sustainable weight management and habit formation
- Led "Plant-Powered Living" group program for 12-week cycles, helping participants achieve average 15-pound weight loss
- Developed culturally responsive coaching materials for Spanish-speaking community members, serving 20+ bilingual clients
- Coordinated with local healthcare providers to ensure appropriate referrals and scope of practice compliance
- Mentored 3 new health coach interns, providing guidance on client communication and professional boundary setting
Education
University of Colorado
Master of Science in Health Promotion
2019
- Relevant Coursework: Behavior Change Theory, Community Health Assessment, Chronic Disease Prevention
- Thesis: "Motivational Interviewing Techniques in Workplace Wellness Programs"
- Graduate Research Assistant: Conducted wellness program evaluation for local nonprofit organizations
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
2017
- Concentration: Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine
- Relevant Coursework: Abnormal Psychology, Research Methods, Statistics, Human Development
- Dean's List: 4 semesters
Certifications
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching
2020
Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Certification
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
2020
Motivational Interviewing for Healthcare Professionals, MINT Certified
Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers
2021
Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate
Cornell University Online
2023
Trauma-Informed Coaching Practices
Wellness Institute
2022
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
University of Colorado
2021
CPR/First Aid Certified
American Red Cross
Current through 2025
Core Competencies
Coaching Specialties
- Motivational interviewing and behavior change techniques
- Stress management and mindfulness-based interventions
- Plant-based nutrition guidance and meal planning
- Chronic disease prevention and lifestyle modification
- Corporate wellness program development and implementation
Technical Proficiencies
- Virtual coaching platforms (Zoom, Practice Better, Healthie)
- Electronic Health Records (Epic, Cerner)
- Client tracking and progress monitoring systems
- Wellness app integration (MyFitnessPal, Fitbit, Headspace)
- Content creation tools for educational materials
Professional Skills
- Cultural competency and inclusive coaching practices
- Interdisciplinary healthcare team collaboration
- Group facilitation and workshop leadership
- Program evaluation and outcome measurement
- Professional boundary maintenance and scope of practice awareness
Professional Recognition
IIN Honor Graduate Award
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
2020
Top 5% of 1,200 graduates for exceptional client case studies and peer coaching feedback
Community Wellness Champion
Denver Health Department
2023
Led free monthly workshops reaching 300+ underserved community members
Rising Star Health Coach
Colorado Wellness Association
2022
Selected from 150+ nominees for innovative group coaching programs
Publications
Stress-Free Meal Prep: A Working Professional's Guide
Self-published
Self-published guide downloaded 800+ times, featured in Denver Wellness Newsletter
Contributing Writer - HealthyWorkplace.com
HealthyWorkplace.com
2022-present
Monthly articles on workplace wellness and stress management, average readership: 3,000 per article
Employee Wellness Best Practices
TechForward Solutions
Co-author: TechForward internal publication, 12-week program adopted company-wide
Professional Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- International Coach Federation (ICF) - Associate Member
- National Society of Health Coaches (NSHC) - Active Member
- Colorado Wellness Association - Board Member (2023-present)
- American College of Lifestyle Medicine - Health Coach Member
Languages
English
(Native),
Spanish
(Conversational - able to conduct basic coaching sessions)
References
Available upon request
Includes healthcare collaborators, program supervisors, and client testimonials with appropriate consent documentation