AIP CERTIFIED COACH DIRECTORY
Amelia Brown Occupational Therapist, OTD, OTR/L, Certified Functional Nutrition Coach
Nashville, Tennessee
USA
*Also Practices Virtually Worldwide
Hi, I’m Amelia, a full-time Occupational Therapist in Nashville, TN. With four years of clinical practice in acute care , I’ve treated patients with all kinds of conditions—heart disease, strokes, autoimmune disease, neurological disorders—you name it. Everyday, I see the suffering that comes with these conditions, and with one in two Americans having a chronic disease (and one in four having several), I continue to ask why. Yes, genetics and other non-modifiable factors play a significant part, but there’s also incontrovertible evidence pointing directly to modern lifestyle and diet. This realization, as well as my own experience navigating Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, has inspired me to complete additional training in order to become a health coach myself.
My mission is to empower others to make informed, thoughtful choices when it comes to their health in order to improve quality of life. I help clients with autoimmune disease address the necessary lifestyle changes to decrease internal inflammation. I provide education on meal planning, resources and recipes that aid in restoring gut health. I work with clients to identify food sensitivities and triggers while simultaneously incorporating nutrient-dense, healing foods. I also focus on strategies to:
-Manage stress and mindset
-Improve sleep quality and hygiene
-Promote regular and intentional exercise
-Reduce environmental toxin exposure
-Effectively communicate with medical practitioners
Whether you are impacted by chronic autoimmune disease or just want to live well, I would love to connect. Find me at ameliabrownwellness.com
Amanda Ryznar AIP Certified Coach, NBC-HWC
Chicago, IL
*Also Practices Virtually Worldwide
Hello, I spent many years working in corporate America before I left to pursue a career in health and wellness at Our Family Health. I am fortunate to be working to build a wellness center that is affiliated with a family medical practice. Our goal is to support people across mind, body, and spirit to help them achieve their health and lifestyle goals.
I understand what it is like to balance a demanding corporate job, children, and family responsibilities while navigating health issues. I am helping to create programs and offerings that support people trying to do the same. Please reach out if you think that I might be of service.
Joanna Krupa Certified Nutrition Advisor
Prague, Stredocesky kraj
Czech Republic
*Also Practices Virtually Worldwide
I have been diagnosed with autoimmune disease in 2014. That fact and dissatisfaction with standard treatment options led me to turn to nutrition. In 2016 I received my certification in Nutrition and since then I have started the practice to help clients primarily with Hashimoto thyroiditis. During the time of self-study I encounter the concept of AIP and after embarking personally on the AIP journey I have seen far more improvement than with nutritional approaches I have learned so far. I believe that it takes balanced approach to nutrition and life in general. I do believe in clean, balanced, mindful way of eating to achieve well-being and longevity. Except of coaching clients experiencing issues with thyroid I also have experience in working with pregnant women, moms who are in the phase of expanding their toddlers’ menu and individuals with other autoimmune conditions. I run my practice locally in Prague, Czech Republic as well as I on-line meetings.
Xenia Brandstetter Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
Frankfurt, Germany
*Practices Virtually Worldwide
Hi, I’m Xenia! I help ambitious, career-driven women living with autoimmune hepatitis and/or IBD who are tired, exhausted, and struggling to keep up with their busy lifestyles. By working with me, you will regain your lost energy and take back control of your life so that you can feel like yourself again and create the life you dream of.
How can I be so sure? Because I have been there and done it. I went from high-achieving, thriving at my job, and living my best life to feeling like a complete failure in a matter of months.
I was constantly tired and in pain, unable to think straight, work, or simply lead a normal life. I couldn’t keep up with my life anymore and felt like the bright vision of my future had popped like a bubble.
At the time of diagnosis, I thought autoimmune hepatitis, PBC, and later Crohn’s disease were the worst things that had ever happened to me. As it turned out, they changed my life forever – but for the better! Finding out what works and helps me get my life back took years of trial and error. I started out reaching for health but I ended up finding so much more than that. Today, I can honestly say I am the happiest I have ever been.
Now I help people like you take back control over their lives and finally start feeling like themselves again so they don’t have to do it alone. If you want to know how working together could look, please email me. It would be an absolute honor to support you on your journey to better health and I cannot wait to hear from you!
Mayra Santana Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Bend Oregon
USA
*Also Practices Virtually Worldwide
Hello friend!
If you’re like us, we get you.
We were also in the frustrating stage of : why do I feel like this? Wait, what?! wait until it gets worse so that we can start medication?! Heck no.
That’s why we’re here. We deep dive as to who you are, genes and all, down to a cellular level. We use the power of food, nature, and your genetic makeup to give your body what it was crying for. We look at your diet, sleep, movement, stress levels and look at your body as a whole- holistically.
We especially love working with those that have blood sugar imbalances, such as diabetes, autoimmune issues, or those that just want to improve overall healthy eating habits.
Think of us as your health and food coach team. By the way, My name is Mayra- I’m the holistic nutritionist in this operation. My husband Oscar is the real star- with his amazing abilities as a long time chef to make ANY food taste good!
Excited to meet you soon!
Nicola Hodges, DipION rCNHC mBANT BANT Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Newton Abbot Devon
United Kingdom
*Practices Virtually Worldwide
I’ve been there, in my early 30s over the course of a few months I started to feel increasingly tired and my weight started to creep up at a rapid pace. My doctor said my blood tests were normal and so I lived like that for years until my health started getting much worse and my world had become incredibly small. Eventually, through my own investigations, I discovered I had Hashimoto’s, and I developed a secondary autoimmune disease shortly afterward- vitiligo.
Often autoimmune diseases come with other conditions such as chronic fatigue, eczema, migraines, endometriosis, and more. These are conditions that I have lived with and I understand how they can really rob us of our joy.
It was the power of nutrition and lifestyle changes under the guidance of a registered nutritional therapist that has made the most improvements to my quality of life. The changes I felt inspired me to become a nutritional therapy practitioner to support others living with autoimmune conditions. I’m in my mid 40’s now and have discovered a renewed sense of health and well-being and I want that for you too!
It troubles me that rates of autoimmune disease are on the rise so I now dedicate my practice to specialise in this area – along with becoming an AIP-certified coach I am fully equipped to see clients worldwide in my online clinic via zoom.
I offer a free, fully confidential 30-minute discovery call to learn more about what you would like to achieve and to assess how we can team up! Check out my website to book.
I look forward to meeting you.
Warm wishes,
Nicola
Doris Rabe Dip Nutritional Therapist
Good Health Clinic
Boyle, Co Roscommon
Ireland
*Practices Virtually Worldwide
Hi, I’m Doris Rabe, a Nutritional Therapist in the West of Ireland with a special interest in Autoimmunity and Digestive Health, as well as Cancer. I am using the Functional Medicine approach with my clients and try to get to the root cause of their health issues to help them get better.
We have Autoimmune Diseases running in the family as well as Cancer, so my interest about the connection between what we consume and our health grew over the years. I’ve got both Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hashimoto’s. Slowly, my own health deteriorated to the point that traditional Western medicine was not helping much any more. My quality of life became very poor, so I felt it was necessary to take some extreme steps, one of which lead to my decision to study Nutritional Therapy in 2007.
I haven’t looked back since. I loved studying the science of food and health and how the two are deeply intertwined. It all made total sense and completely transformed my life. I am so grateful that it also had a positive impact on the health of my loved ones and my clients. I feel healthy, happy, vibrant and I LOVE my job! My practice is both in-person and virtual via Skype/phone/emails. I support all my clients with an individualised step-by-step health plan tailored to their personal health goals and preferences. I have treated myself and many clients through the Autoimmune Protocol. Becoming an AIP Certified Coach has deepened my knowledge and reinforced my passion for what I do. Life is for living!
Erica Nicoll Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner
British Columbia
Canada
*Also Practices Virtually Worldwide
Erica sees health as a constantly changing and dynamic process that allows one to adapt to life’s ever challenging times. She was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of seven years old, and has now spent much of her adult life learning how to mitigate her pain through a more holistic approach.
Erica is a Registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner. Erica graduated with distinction from a five-year Doctorate program in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Kootenay Columbia College of Integrative Health Sciences (KCCIHS) in 2019; after completing her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Mount Royal University in 2012.
Stacey Faulkner Certified Health Coach, Experienced Registered 200 Hour Yoga Teacher
Murray, Kentucky 42071
USA
Hello, I am Stacey and I am a IIN Certified Health Coach and Yoga Teacher. I received my bachelor’s in Education from Texas A&M University in 1997 and transformed my gift of teaching children into teaching health and wellness to adults. I was inspired to become a coach in 2015, after 2 autoimmune diagnosis, Graves’s Disease and Celiac. During my time of healing and reclaiming my health, I decided to use this experience to support others dealing with health issues. I continued my education with the AIP coaching program in 2020. Through personal experience and education, I have acquired the tools needed to help myself heal and lead others on their own path of healing. When working with me, we will tailor a program that best fits your needs and lifestyle. We will take in account your priorities, goals, and specific health circumstances and symptoms. You will take the lead on your health journey and I am here to support you, through education, questions, and guidance. I am excited to be included on your health journey!
Noel Leithart Health Coach
Birmingham, Alabama
USA
*Also Practices Virtually Worldwide
Noel is board certified in Holistic Nutrition. She is also a certified Gluten-Free Practitioner. Noel works with lab results and diet to help people identify the items that are contributing to their health problems.