Washington

Dr. Towolawi is a double board certified physician with over 15 years of clinical experience. She is a family medicine physician and lifestyle medicine physician with a passion to help people live healthier and longer lives by equipping them with knowledge to take charge of their health. She is a published author and speaker, leading workshops and webinars for children, teens, and adults. She is the founder and medical director of Nurture Well Center Direct Primary Care and SkinStatMD, where she has her own physician formulated and curated skincare + supplement line. Dr. Towolawi works with individuals, groups and organizations and has a passion for working with marginalized communities to empower them to advocate for their health using the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: plant-based nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, positive social connections, and reducing risky substances.

I am a certified plant-based health coach who helps adults, especially those over 50, lose weight, improve their health, and feel better in their bodies without complicated diets or unrealistic routines.

I bring over 40 years of experience in education to my work, including the past 10 years working one-on-one with individuals and families. While my earlier career was in a different field, it gave me deep experience in guiding behavior change, building trust, and breaking complex challenges into simple, manageable steps, skills I now bring directly into my health coaching practice.

I have completed training through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate program, Dr. Fuhrman’s Nutritarian Program, Main Street Vegan Academy, Food Revolution Network Health Coach Certification, and Rouxbe Forks Over Knives cooking course.

In my coaching, I focus on helping clients simplify healthy eating, build confidence, and create habits that truly fit into their lives. Whether the goal is weight loss, increased energy, or long-term health, I support clients in making sustainable changes that last.

I am a licensed Naturopathic Physician, practicing in Kent, WA., with over 20 years of experience in lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition.

Dr. Giebel graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1991 and has over 20 years of surgery experience. Dr. Giebel grew up traveling the world with his parents who were both doctors. At a young age he developed a passion for medicine, serving others, traveling, and education. As a professional, Dr. Giebel has traveled and provided eye care to many developing countries in Africa, Central and South America, Eastern Europe, Asia, and in the South Pacific. Dr. Giebel has taught at University California Irvine and Loma Linda VA Medical Center. He also aided in the development of the latest technique for corneal transplants. Dr. Giebel lives with his wife, Lisa, on a farm in Walla Walla. They are both passionate about healthy lifestyle, and promote a whole-food, plant-based diet as the best foundation for healthcare. In his spare time, he loves to get outdoors, hike, scuba dive, travel, and spend time with his family. Known for his genuine compassion, strong Christian character, and outstanding surgical expertise – Dr. Giebel is a doctor you can trust.

Hi, I’m Maren, a Certified Plant-Based Coach with a BA in Psychology. My passion is helping individuals transform their health through whole, plant-based foods and sustainable lifestyle changes. My approach is all about creating an empowering and personalized experience just for you. I’m here to provide consistent support to help you navigate challenges, uncover what’s been holding you back, and move forward with confidence. Together we’ll design a flexible and fun program that fits your specific needs, simplifying healthy eating into manageable steps that take the overwhelming feelings out of nutrition. The goal is to help you make gradual, but meaningful changes that align with your long-term wellness goals. Beyond the physical, I’m here to support the emotional side of your journey, offering a space to work through fears, doubts, or frustrations with compassion and empathy. One of the great things about coaching is there’s no “one-size-fits-all.” Together, we’ll build a personalized plan based on your unique goals, lifestyle, and needs. From meal planning to lifestyle strategies, I focus on the whole person, ensuring that each step feels achievable and enjoyable. Whether you’re transitioning to plant-based eating or looking to improve your overall well-being, I’m here to provide education, guidance, and support through the entire journey.

A little backstory about me, my plant-based journey began with an eye-opening moment: watching a documentary in my high school health class that exposed me to the origins of our food system. This opened my eyes to our food system and how little I realized our food choices deeply impact our personal health, the health of the planet, and the wellbeing of animals. With these realizations, further research, and personal growth, I fully embraced a whole food plant centered lifestyle and haven’t looked back. Experiencing the benefits firsthand such as more energy, improved wellness, and clarity—solidified my mission to help others achieve the same. I’m passionate about showing how small but intentional changes can prevent lifestyle-related illnesses and create a healthier, more vibrant life. If you’re looking for someone who will support you every step of the way on your plant-based journey, I’m here for you. Let’s make those health goals a reality—together!

Do you know people who want to eat more whole, plant-based foods but don’t know how to do it successfully? Or who are struggling with digestive issues they can’t resolve?

Well, through my coaching programs, my busy clients learn to cook delicious, life-giving meals while spending less money on food and less time in the kitchen. I’m helping them resolve a variety of issues causing gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, you name it. As a result, they have more energy, think more clearly, and sleep more soundly.

In fact, my client Jenny learned to cook a variety of whole food, plant-based recipes, and loves it! She’s lost 25 lbs, lowered her cholesterol 35 points, and her doctor is no longer bugging her about taking statin drugs. She went from experiencing daily gas and bloating to having none at all. She has more energy, less brain fog, and sleeps soundly.

As a coach, I love helping my clients feel better using plants as medicine. My clients meet their weight goals, discover food sensitivities, balance blood sugar, resolve emotional eating, and soothe cravings. As a result, they feel balanced, sleep well, enjoy exercising, and eat to live. They recognize when their body is out of balance and know how to get it back in balance. It takes courage to get started, but it’s a journey well worth beginning!

Carrie is certified by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching, by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and as a Plant-based Health Coach by the Food Revolution Network.

Laura bid farewell to 35 lbs of excess weight, painful knee arthritis, intense hot flashes, severe digestive issues with chronic bloating and abdominal pain, and stage 3 chronic kidney disease. Lost in a maze of nutritional confusion, Laura tried extreme measures like diet pills, meal replacement shakes, calorie counting and restriction, keto diets and over-exercising.

Laura discovered whole food, plant-based eating and committed to eating this way. Until then, her beliefs were shaped entirely by gimmicks, marketing, and falsehoods. Laura began researching everything related to this lifestyle. Understanding the science behind how a diet rich in plants and free from processed and animal-derived foods promotes health was transformative. Laura became a private WFPB chef, helping women transform their health through weight loss and reversing chronic conditions by preparing delicious oil-free meals made from plants that their entire families enjoyed. She then became a certified nutrition and wellness coach and helps individuals discover their best, healthiest selves through the power of food.

If you find yourself in the throes of nutritional confusion along with fighting cravings and ingrained habits, this could be your first step towards clarity, optimal health, and liberation from all that has hindered you. Laura specializes in plant-based nutrition and assisting people like you in making sustainable positive changes needed to enjoy optimal health. Together, you can discover your superpowers, eliminate obstacles and embark on a journey towards the health and life you wish for and deserve.

Dr. Kotlerman started her clinical career as a diagnostic, nutritional therapist specializing in mental imbalance and nutritional deficiencies. Although Dr. Kotlerman was running a successful practice in nutrition, it was obvious that there was a missing piece, as many clients needed more. It was at this time that Dr. Kotlerman walked the El Camino de Santiago, in Europe, and had a life-changing experience that showed her that she needed to commit to the process of being a chiropractor. Four days after returning to the United States, she was enrolled in Life West Chiropractic College in San Francisco, CA.

She graduated Life West Chiropractic College with Emerald clinical honors and as a recipient of the Carl Dieter Philosophy Scholarship. Dr. Kotlerman received education and certification in: Thompson drop table, toggle, diversified Gonstead, activator, DNFT, pediatric, pregnancy, and SOT Chiropractic techniques.

Dr. Kotlerman has since specialized in Averio FNT, a tonal, low-force chiropractic technique that uses sustained contact in specific areas in order to change spinal alignment and function.

Dr. Kotlerman is a published author with two books. Her clinical results book, “Exceptional Health: You Can Have It!” and her personal memoir, “Seeing Magic“. In addition to her books, she has published 6 international case studies in collaboration with the Australian Spinal Research Foundation and the Pan-Asian Chiropractic Journal.

Dr. Gretchen M. Potschka is an internal medicine/pediatric specialist in Longview, Washington and is affiliated with PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.