Physical well-being & energy
Movement, rest, nourishment, and the habits that keep your body capable.
Virtual one-to-one coaching
Wellness Coaching for Life's Next Chapter
Live well. Stay engaged. Move forward with purpose.
Life's next chapter can be a time of change, but it can also be a time of possibility. Coaching gives you the space, structure, and support to decide what you want the years ahead to look like — and to take the practical steps that get you there.
Our approach
Two tracks, one whole person
Wellness Coaching for Life's Next Chapter is designed for adults who want to be intentional about how they live, feel, and thrive as they grow older. Whether you are continuing a career, preparing for retirement, adjusting to a new season of life, or simply asking “What do I want the years ahead to look like?”, coaching provides the space and support to find your answers.
Together we explore the areas that contribute to a fulfilling life. Coaching is personalized to where you are today and where you would like to go next. Rather than focusing on age or limitations, we focus on what matters to you and the practical steps that can help you continue moving forward.
Your next chapter isn't about becoming someone different. It's about intentionally creating a life that continues to feel meaningful, active, connected, and yours.
Mindset & self-care
Perspective, confidence, and gentler routines for looking after yourself.
Relationships & connection
Staying socially engaged and building the community you want around you.
Purpose & personal interests
Work, volunteering, learning, creativity — what gives your days meaning.
Independence & quality of life
The routines, planning, and supports that protect how you want to live.
Track one
Career & Work Transitions
For adults still working, winding down, or rethinking what work should look like next. The professional question is rarely only professional — it sits alongside energy, health, and what you want your days to hold.
- Deciding when and how to retire, fully or gradually
- Encore careers, consulting, and part-time work
- Navigating a late-career change or role shift
- Board service, volunteering, and mentoring
- Building an identity that outlasts the job title
Track two
Whole-Person Wellness
For adults focused on how they want to live — physically, mentally, and socially — in the years ahead. Practical, personalized, and built around what already matters to you.
- Energy, movement, and daily routines
- Mindset, self-care, and managing change
- Relationships and staying socially connected
- Purpose, interests, and meaningful time
- Independence and long-term quality of life
Most clients work across both. You do not need to choose a track — we start wherever the pressing question is, and the rest follows naturally.
About the coach
How do your decisions honor your clients and yourself?
My decisions are guided by a commitment to respect, integrity, and professionalism — ensuring that both my clients and I are served with authenticity and excellence.
Honoring my clients
Every choice I make is grounded in respect for my clients' time, goals, and lived experiences. I approach each interaction with intentionality, ensuring that sessions are purposeful, focused, and aligned with their desired outcomes. I protect their confidentiality, value their perspectives, and meet them where they are in their professional or personal journey. My role is to create a space where they feel heard, challenged, and supported — without judgment or agenda.
Honoring myself and my profession
I bring the full weight of my training, experience, and ethical standards to every engagement. I invest in continuous learning and self-reflection to ensure my methods are evidence-based and relevant. I set and maintain healthy professional boundaries, model self-respect, and operate within the scope of my expertise. This allows me to serve my clients effectively while maintaining personal integrity and balance.
Demonstrating value through action
By honoring both myself and my clients, I model the very principles I coach on — clarity, accountability, and alignment. I ensure that my time and energy are spent in ways that create the greatest impact, and I make decisions that reflect the value of professional coaching as a trusted, transformative partnership.
Experience, Training & Professional Credentials
My approach to wellness coaching is grounded in decades of experience spanning healthcare, fitness, movement, mind-body practices, coaching, and risk management. This diverse background allows me to bring a practical, whole-person perspective to helping individuals build strength, confidence, resilience, and well-being throughout every stage of life.
My professional training and credentials include:
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Certified Professional Wellness CoachiPEC
- Nordic Walking Instructor
- Personal TrainerAmerican Council on Exercise (ACE) — 25 years
- Certified Mediator
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM)American Hospital Association
- Past Certified Flatwater Kayak InstructorAmerican Canoe Association
- Past Kundalini Yoga Instructortrained in the tradition taught by Yogi Bhajan
Together, these experiences shape a coaching philosophy that recognizes wellness as more than exercise alone. It encompasses how we move, manage stress, adapt to change, make meaningful choices, and stay engaged with life. My goal is to help clients create realistic, sustainable practices that support greater vitality, independence, and well-being—especially as they navigate life’s next chapter.
How I coach
A clear, unhurried process — you set the direction
Coaching is a partnership, not a prescription. I bring structure and good questions; you bring your goals, your history, and your judgment about what will actually work in your life.
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We start with a conversation
A free 20-minute call to hear what prompted your interest, answer your questions, and confirm that coaching is the right fit right now.
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We look at the whole picture
A guided review across physical well-being, energy, mindset, self-care, relationships, purpose, interests, and daily routines — so we can see where small changes will matter most.
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You define what “moving forward” means
We translate what matters to you into two or three focused goals, written in your own words, with realistic timeframes.
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We build one practical step at a time
Each session ends with a specific, doable next action and the supports you will need to follow through on it.
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We review, adjust, and keep going
Progress notes and a short written recap after each session. When something isn't working, we change the plan — not the person.
Confidential
Strength-based
Evidence-informed
No judgment, no agenda
Your pace
Sessions & pricing
Choose a single session or a package
Every option is a 60-minute one-to-one virtual session. Packages are for people who want steady accountability over several weeks, and they never expire before six months.
Single Session
$95per 60-minute session
Best for a specific question, a decision you're weighing, or trying coaching before committing.
- One 60-minute video or phone session
- Written session recap with next steps
- Access to the video library for 30 days
Focus Four
$3404 sessions · $85 each
Save $40
Enough time to set goals, build a routine, and see the first real changes take hold.
- Four 60-minute sessions, scheduled to suit you
- Whole-person wellness review and written plan
- Email check-ins between sessions
- Full video library access
- Pay-over-time options at checkout
Forward Eight
$6408 sessions · $80 each
Save $120
For a bigger transition — retirement, relocation, a health change — with support the whole way through.
- Eight 60-minute sessions over 3–5 months
- Everything in Focus Four
- Mid-point progress review and plan reset
- Optional family or care-partner session
- Pay-over-time options at checkout
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Scheduling
Request an appointment
Sessions are held on weekday evenings and throughout the weekend, so coaching fits around work and family rather than competing with them. Tell me when suits you and I'll confirm by email within one business day. Prefer to talk first? Call or email instead — whatever is easiest for you.
Prefer not to use a form?
Email me directly at [email protected] and tell me a little about what you're looking for. I read every message myself and reply within one business day.
If you'd rather talk than type, say so in your email and we'll set up a phone call — no charge, no obligation.
What happens next
- You receive an email confirmation with a video link.
- A reminder arrives the day before your session.
- New to video calls? I'll walk you through it by phone first, at no charge.
Availability & policies
- Weekday evenings: Monday–Friday, 4:00–8:00 PM Pacific.
- Weekends: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Pacific.
- Scheduled around working hours, so coaching never competes with your workday.
- Please reschedule at least 24 hours ahead when possible.
- Coaching is not medical care, therapy, or a substitute for either.
How requests are handled
Requests come straight to me and I confirm each one personally, so the times above are preferences rather than a live calendar. If your first choice isn't available, I'll offer the two closest alternatives.
Video library
Short videos you can watch between sessions
Practical, captioned videos — ten minutes or less — on movement, routines, mindset, and staying connected. Clients get the full library; a few are open to everyone.
Walking With Purpose
Turning a daily walk into steady, measurable progress you can feel.
The Five-Minute Evening Review
A short end-of-day habit that makes tomorrow's decisions easier.
Getting Comfortable On Video
Camera, sound, lighting, and what to do if the connection drops.
Upload a video
Coach view. Add a new video to the library, choose whether it is public or client-only, and publish. MP4 or MOV, up to 500 MB, captions recommended.
Drag a video here or use “Choose a file”.
Files stay on this device in the preview. Connect storage before launch.
Strong in the Second Half
Notes on living well in your next chapter
Practical, evidence-informed articles on strength and well-being, published on Substack. Read them free, and subscribe to have new ones arrive in your inbox.
Strong in the Second Half: Aging Is Not Weakness. It Is Everything You’ve Built.
Why the second half of life is a time to build on your experience, not to shrink from it — plus a 90-year-old first-time kayaker and six simple strength moves to try at home.
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Client voices
What clients say
In their own words, from people building strength in their second half.
“I was stuck, but I learned quickly that even simple steps can make a difference.”
“I didn’t think I was strong enough, but Joan guided me every step of the way. I felt safe and so well cared for. I’m really on the water. I’m kayaking!”
“Retirement was harder than I expected. Having someone thoughtful in my corner every other week changed that.”
Questions
Frequently asked
Do I need to be good with computers?
No. If you can answer a phone, you can do this. I offer a free practice call to get your camera and sound working, and every session can be held by phone instead of video if you prefer.
Is coaching the same as therapy or medical advice?
No. Coaching is a forward-looking partnership focused on goals, habits, and decisions. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or treatment, and it does not replace care from your physician or licensed mental health provider. I will always say when something belongs with a clinician.
How often would we meet?
Most clients meet every one to two weeks. Package sessions can be spread across up to six months, so you can go at a pace that fits your life.
Can a family member or care partner join a session?
Yes, with your consent. The Forward Eight package includes one dedicated family or care-partner session, and it can be added to any other option.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give 24 hours' notice when you can, and we will reschedule at no charge. Health issues and emergencies are always an exception.
Does insurance or Medicare cover coaching?
Wellness coaching is generally not covered. Some clients use an HSA or FSA, or a wellness benefit from a former employer — check with your plan. Ask about a limited number of reduced-fee spots if cost is a barrier.
Your next chapter is worth planning on purpose.
Start with a free 20-minute call. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation about what you'd like the years ahead to look like.