About me

My name is Josiane, and I've dedicated a large part of my career to business valuation. Although my interest for this field is still very present, I felt that something was missing for me to fully thrive. The stress I was putting myself under at work was affecting me both physically and mentally: lack of motivation, back pain, and frequent sickness on vacation.

In order to take a step back to refocus and be more in tune with my body, I decided to take a few sabbaticals:

• Three months in 2017

• Four months in 2019

• A full year in 2020, with a two-and-a-half-month break to support my team

It was during this past year that I enrolled in a holistic health coaching program with ADAPT, led by Chris Kresser, a recognized expert in functional medicine. Initially attracted by his field of expertise, I discovered a real passion for coaching and accompanying people in their personal transformations.

What I learned during my sabbatical:

• The benefits of daily stress management practices such as meditation, qigong and yoga

• The importance of taking charge of your own health

• The benefits of disconnecting from technology to reconnect with nature

• The need to reconnect with oneself, one's values and priorities

Certification

After obtaining my A-CFHC (ADAPT Certified Functional Health Coach) certification, I decided to take the plunge and create my own coaching practice.

I also obtained my HCA-LHC (Health Coach Alliance Licensed Health Coach) certification in order to join an organization of professional nutritionists and coaches who, like me, are committed to the health and well-being of their clients. This organization also guarantees that its members are qualified and reliable, that they act with integrity within their field of expertise, and that they abide by a rigorous code of ethics.