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.

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.

I’ve worked as an NP for 20+ Years in practice areas including family practice, internal medicine , rural medicine, sports medicine, urgent care. I am a diabetes specialist planning on starting an independent wellness, health coaching practice focusing on treating metabolic syndrome and holistic diabetes management.