I am a health and wellness professional with a background and training in healthcare, lifestyle medicine, nutrition education, health coaching, and community health. My work focuses on helping individuals use evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies to improve overall wellness, support healthy weight loss, reduce chronic disease risk, and better manage conditions such as diabetes and metabolic disease. With specialized training in plant-based nutrition, plant-based coaching, health education, and health literacy, I am passionate about translating complex nutrition science into realistic, easy-to-follow plans that fit everyday life. I focus on helping my clients understand food and discover their why for making lasting changes in their wellness journey.

I have been vegetarian since 2021 and quit dairy completely in early 2025. I know how difficult it can be to move away from animal products and feel like you’re relearning recipes and go-to meals, but I also know the impact to health of moving toward a more whole food plant-based diet.
My passion is in helping others discover how to incorporate more fruits, veggies, and other whole plant foods into their diet without feeling like they have to sacrifice enjoyment, taste, or convenience. I have always enjoyed food and I take great pleasure in helping others discover foods and recipes that they learn to love that also love them back.
I find that focusing on what you CAN eat to fuel healing and provide energy to pursue your goals is much more motivating than focusing on what you’re “giving up.”
It is my passion, and would be my privilege, to be able to support you on this journey.

I’m a traditional naturopath and founder of Silver Lining Detox, where I help people use whole food, plant-based nutrition to support their health naturally. I work with individuals dealing with chronic illness, histamine intolerance, and complex sensitivities, creating gentle, personalized plans that meet them where they are. My approach blends practical nutrition, natural support, and emotional safety so that healing feels clear and doable—not overwhelming.

My work is rooted on my family’s century-old farm in rural Virginia, where caring for the land has shaped how I care for people. I focus on simple, sustainable steps that bring real comfort and lasting results. Whether you’re looking to ease sensitivities, improve your energy, or find a clear path forward, I’m here to help make the journey feel supportive and hopeful.

I know what it feels like to face a diagnosis that stops you in your tracks. After surviving melanoma twice, cardiovascular disease, and then a life-threatening form of thyroid cancer, I made a decision: I wasn’t going to hand over my health to chance or settle for being told “take this pill for the rest of your life.” I chose to take back control, and that decision transformed everything.

Today, as a certified Food Revolution Plant-Based Coach, Integrative Health & Wellness Coach, and licensed Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, I help women rewrite their own health stories. My coaching blends evidence-based nutrition, movement, stress reduction, and holistic therapies to support deep healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Whether you’re navigating cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, autoimmune conditions, or simply want to feel vibrant again, together, we’ll chart a path that honors both the science and the soul of your health.

Holistic Coach
I guide women from exhaustion to confidence with sustainable habits that restore energy and balance.

I am a certified organic farmer and I run a Detox Retreat on my farm in Eugene, Oregon. People come to detox by doing a juice fast or by eating a clean vegan diet. Detoxes receive massages, colon hydrotherapy sessions, guasha sessions, cranial/sacral therapy and daily coaching. I also do online or in person coaching for lifestyle changes.

I have been a plant based eater and cook for over 30 years. On our farm, we host people who want to change their lifestyle to include more plants. We also make our own herbal medicines for just about everything!

I am also a PBCC certified coach and am looking forward to working with individuals who want to change their lifestyle to enable them to have more vitality and health.

I am a retired corporate executive, on a quest to guide others to peace and happiness in their life by achieving health and wellness goals. These goals could be related to diet, sleep hygiene, stress management, or exercise.

I am a certified yoga instructor, reiki healer, sound therapist, plant based chef, and certified health and wellness coach. I have been plant based for over 40 years.

If you feel stuck in your ability to reach your goals, I am ready to meet you where you are and guide and coach you on a path that will ensure you reach your goals.

As the founder of Empowered Lifestyle Solutions, LLC and a proud FRN Certified Plant-Based Health & Wellness Coach, I am committed to helping individuals reclaim their health naturally – through food, lifestyle, and a return to the healing wisdom of plants. My journey began as a personal exploration to heal myself and my family using natural remedies and plant-based nutrition. What I discovered was life-changing: the profound impact of whole foods, self-awareness, and empowered daily choices.

With a deep respect for science and the uniqueness of every individual, I offer client-centered coaching that honors each person’s current stage on their journey. My approach is rooted in empathy, cultural awareness, and holistic care. I believe that real transformation is about more than just what’s on your plate—it includes sleep, movement, stress management, financial wellness, and cultivating a nurturing environment at home. In my practice, I help clients navigate challenges, celebrate their wins, and build lasting habits. I offer evidence-based guidance on how to transition to (or deepen) a plant-powered lifestyle, and I focus on sustainable change—not perfection. My work also integrates my passion for natural wellness through herbal support and toxin-free living, helping clients make nourishing choices inside and out. Whether you’re taking your first steps toward plant-based living or looking for support in deepening your wellness journey, I’m here to walk beside you—offering insight, support, and empowerment every step of the way. My mission is simple: to help you feel your best, live with purpose, and thrive.

Nicole Merges is a Certified Plant-Based Health Coach through the Food Revolution Network and the creator of Root to Rise: Nourish and Thrive — a program designed to help individuals heal their relationship with food, release limiting patterns, and thrive on a plant-based lifestyle. Her own transformative journey — uncovering the root causes of unhealthy eating and embracing a plant-powered diet — fuels her passion for helping others create vibrant, lasting change.

With over 15 years of experience as a minister, coach, and healing practitioner, Nicole works with her clients remotely and blends evidence-based nutrition with compassionate coaching and mindset work to create lasting transformation. She empowers her clients to build confidence in their food choices, create sustainable habits, and live a healthier, more authentic life through the power of plant-based nutrition.

With over 35 years of experience in nursing, including three decades in cancer services and 20 years in leadership, I’ve dedicated my career and life to supporting others through some of their most challenging times. After experiencing a serious health event myself, I shifted my focus from clinical care to prevention and lifestyle medicine, becoming a health and wellness coach.

Today, I combine my clinical background with a passion for whole food, plant-based nutrition, mindset, and movement to help individuals create sustainable habits that improve and optimize their overall health and happiness. My mission and passion is to guide and empower people on their journey toward living healthier, fuller lives—one small, meaningful step at a time.

I’m an an ANCC board certified Family Nurse Practitioner who earned my Doctor of Nursing (DNP) degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and certification in nutrition from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. My clinical interests and specialties include primary care and lifestyle medicine, integrative nutrition and gut health, hormone therapy, and gender-affirming care. I provide patients with comprehensive care that is tailored to meet their individual needs.

I have combined my background in law and policy with my clinical skills and passion for healthcare to advocate for my patients while providing equitable care for underserved and marginalized communities. While completing my doctoral education, I conducted both local and national research and co-authored peer-reviewed publications. I have investigated dental hygiene programs in Hawaii, healthcare worker wellness in Hawaii, and the attitudes and intentions of healthcare providers across the U.S. toward vaccines during COVID-19.

I’m Coach Marsha, a certified health and wellness coach specializing in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle change for individuals diagnosed with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. My approach is rooted in evidence-based strategies and a deep belief in the power of the body to heal when given the right support. I hold certifications through the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF), the Food Revolution Network, and eCornell’s Plant-Based Nutrition Program. I left a career in corporate America to pursue my passion for helping people reclaim their health naturally and sustainably.

I work with clients who are ready to make real lifestyle changes—physically, mentally, and emotionally—without restrictive diets or gimmicks. My coaching is client-centered and grounded in motivational interviewing and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Whether through personalized coaching or digital programs, I help people take small, powerful steps toward lasting blood sugar control, weight loss, and overall well-being.

I have been working with families for over 25 years. In addition to being a coach, I am a childbirth educator and an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). Nutrition is an essential part of perinatal health. I am available for virtual coaching sessions and in-person sessions in the eastern part of North Carolina.

As a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, certified Nutritarian Coach, certified Mindfulness Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) Instructor, Heroic Coach, with a certificate of completion in the Rouxbe Culinary School’s Forks Over Knives WFPB cooking course, I embody Whole Food Plant Based eating and am passionate about helping others to acquire the myriad of health benefits that this type of nourishment offers to body, mind, and spirit. I offer a sliding scale to insure that all people who want to take the incredible journey of self discovery toward greater longevity, balance, and a peaceful healthy relationship with food have this opportunity.

My own journey of health transformation began shortly before the COVID pandemic was in full force and has resulted in my releasing 180 lbs of excess weight. More than enjoying a normal BMI, I am no longer obsessed with getting my next hit of ultra processed hyper palatable industrialized fake food. I have immense freedom to live my life full out and I want to support you to have this same miracle in your life. The power of WFPB living is so incredible and satisfying—I would be honored to be your guide!

My leadership in wellness education and Health coaching has shaped our team’s innovative approach to lifestyle diseases at Dunn Health Center. The center’s success in fostering workplace well-being and personal health transformations demonstrates our commitment to empowering individuals with sustainable lifestyle changes.