About Me: Oranges, Yoga, Turkeys, and Triumph!
With a lot of new faces around here I thought it’d be the perfect time to tell you a little bit about me: the lady here behind the computer! 😊
Here’s some of my story from a recent interview with Rachel of “Healthy Chicks” about how I got into Nursing and Health Coaching + some fun facts about me that may surprise you! I hope you enjoy!
I’m Kristen, and I live in Boston with the love of my life Mark and our furry boxer baby, Reba 🐶!
As a Registered Nurse with Bachelors degrees in both Psychology and Nursing and 10+ years of experience in a variety of acute hospital settings, I have seen first-hand the effects of not only diet on physical health, but also the intricate mind-body connection, and how this can drive our entire well being.
I have always had a love for people and health, and nursing perfectly combines the two. Currently working in the Neuroscience ICU step-down unit at Brigham & Women’s hospital, I bring holistic care to my bedside nursing practice. As a Certified Reiki Master, I perform Reiki on my patients to decrease pain and anxiety and promote healing.
This experience combined with my own personal struggles motivate me to continuously educate myself in all areas of health and wellness and put this into action through Health and Wellness Nurse Coaching! Starting my business “Nursing Your Way to Wellness” enabled me to help others, which is what gives me life and fuels my intense passion for wellness and all aspects of health!
My story
Finding myself and my calling: from overcoming life-changing injuries, grief, and challenges to starting my own business!
NUMBER ONE PASSION OUTSIDE THE JOB:
It’s a tie between cooking healthy recipes and traveling.
ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’D TELL YOUR CHILDHOOD SELF:
Believe in yourself and You are enough!
FOODS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL ALIVE & BRING THE MOST JOY:
Sumo 🍊oranges (you have to try them!), fresh seafood, dark chocolate, and any homemade food from loved ones.
THREE FAB THINGS ABOUT YOU:
I was born on Thanksgiving 🦃
I am a Board Certified Holistic Nurse
I speak Spanish + a little Polish and Italian (Na Zdrowie!)
FAVORITE BODY PART & WHY:
The hands because I feel as though there is so much healing that can be done through touch.
I GET MY INSPIRATION FROM:
My family and friends, clients, patients, and books I read
EXERCISE THAT MAKES YOU SHINE:
Yoga and dance
SOMETHING IN YOUR “WELLNESS TOOLBOX” YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT:
My gratitude journal and meditation practice!
IF YOU COULD PICK ONE PERSON TO HAVE DINNER WITH, WHO WOULD IT BE & WHAT WOULD YOU MAKE THEM:
I would have dinner with my Grandma and I’d attempt to make her banana pies and I’d make my breakfast scramble with avocado to balance it out!
GO-TO MANTRA OR INSPIRATIONAL QUOTE:
“Whatever feels good to your soul, do more of that!”GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Recovering from breaking my back twice, and putting in a great amount of difficult personal work and self care practices after a divorce to overcome and thrive in my life…and find the love of my life!
We all have our own story that is special because it’s ours! Tell your story and be proud of it for the strength its given you to be where you are today. The beauty of it all is that we can write our own next chapter…so what will yours be? 📖
📢 I’d love to know more about you! Tell me something interesting, fun, or factual that makes you YOU! Comment below and let me know-I can’t wait to hear!
Mark, Reba & I
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