Our Holistic Approach
Meet Your Coach
Hi! My name is Rachel Smith, and I am a Nurse Coach. What is a Nurse Coach? It is a new subspecialty in nursing that combines my 18+ years as a Registered Nurse using traditional western medical approaches by supplementing it with holistic approaches and coaching techniques to help you achieve your stress reduction goals. I am here to guide you on your health and wellness journey, while putting you in the driver seat making decisions that impact you.
My approach is that while traditional western medical practices are great and have their place, too often it falls short and is too reactionary and doesn't solve all issues that come up in the patient sick-care model. Holistic health, wellbeing, and stress management are not the forethought in traditional western medical practices. The holistic approach to overall health and wellness looks at your body, mind, and spirit - and how imbalances in those areas of your life might be affecting your overall health.
My purpose is to help empower you to make the decisions that will allow you to achieve your desired health, wellness, and fitness outcomes - utilizing your body, mind, and spirit to achieve those goals.
Disclaimer - nurse coaching is not intended to replace your physician or their guidance. It is intended to be another approach to your health and well-being in conjunction to the guidance and directions from your healthcare providers - providing you with more options that fit your needs and lifestyle.
What you can Expect
While stress management is indeed important, Nurse Coaching is about so much more than that. In our sessions, we'll address your health as a whole person - your mind, body, spirit, emotions, environment, values, and purpose. Stress is a byproduct of an imbalance to your overall health.
Prior to your initial coaching session, I will send you a thorough intake document. During your initial coaching session and subsequent sessions, we will review this document and dive deeper into your health concerns, and collaborate on ways I can help you address those concerns.
We will explore what's truly important to you, create goals that inspire you, break down resistance to change, and commit to action that will propel you forward.
My role is to help you see what you cannot see on your own - to elicit focus, clarity, and a new perspective so that you can reach an optimal state of health.
We'll take an honest look at where you are at right now, where you want go, and create a plan for how to get you there.
Why Choose Us
My approach and techniques are different than a traditional life coach. I am a registered nurse and have years of experience in the medical field. Coupled with my training in nurse coaching and holistic health, I provide a solid background and understanding of how the body works and functions best.
In our fast-paced society, we find many stressors and triggers that impact your overall health. We come away from doctors visits and check-ups with a list of things to improve on - but rarely do they provide a framework or follow-up on how to accomplish them. I'm talking about stress management, more exercise, better eating habits, improvements in mental health, etc. We've all heard one or more of these suggestions from our doctors at one point or another.
However, what many of us lack is the will-power, time, or frankly, knowing how to get started - which can be overwhelming! Our program is tailored to help. Ours is unique in that it focuses on 6 fundamental pillars of heath. They are:
1. Eating better
2. Relationship management
3. Mindfulness and stress reduction
4. Exercise
5. Adequate rest
6. Avoiding risky substances
The truth is doctors and nurses in our healthcare system do not have the bandwidth to help patients enact lasting change to their overall health in these 6 life-style based areas in our clinics and hospitals alone. They simply cannot provide ongoing coaching to their patients on "best practices" or provide "the latest research" beyond regular check-ups and handing out papers with suggestions on how to improve. It is up to the patient to make the necessary changes happen. Many patients find these changes overwhelming and difficult to implement in their lives. This is where I, as your Nurse Coach, can step in and help close this gap by providing added accountability and setting realistic, achievable goals.
Stress is just the cherry on top of one or more underlying issues impacting your health. Together we will find solutions that will help you win and achieve your goals!
To your health and a better, happier, more balanced you!
Rachel Smith, RN
Holistic Nurse Coach
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Sarah M.
Utah, USA
April '26
Working with Rachel gave me such a positive experience with coaching. I am the kind of individual who has typically rejected the idea of coaching. I have had friends get into coaching, and I look at their lives and sometimes wonder what credentials qualify them to help guide others to outcomes of success. This experience with Rachel was different. Rachel has had countless experiences working with patients as an RN, and that is one thing that drew me to her and her coaching style. Rachel is kind, compassionate, and helpful.
When I started working with Rachel, I was 4 months past my dad's passing. My overall mental health and wellness was suffering because of the trauma associated with losing a loved one. I also felt like I was in the worst physical and emotional health that I have personally been in. I teach middle school, and not only that, but I have an hour commute each way through traffic. To say I am stressed regularly would be an understatement. Finding time for movement in my life is difficult because I am constantly exhausted.
In our first consultation, Rachel listened intently to my struggles and personal goals. We did an overall assessment to gauge where I was in all areas of my life (financial, emotional, spiritual, etc.). From the beginning of the process, Rachel set clear expectations. She told me that I was in the driver's seat. I could bring up the concerns and questions as needed. I felt in control, but I also felt like Rachel was guiding me with insight and empowering me with personal tools that contributed to my goals. Rachel offered a sense of accountability that I was lacking, and it made it easier to remain motivated to achieve my personal goals.
I gained insights about improvements I could make. I learned that the way I speak to myself about successes and failures can lead to happiness or unhappiness. I learned that I need to give time to pause and reflect rather than power through when I am overwhelmed. These are all things I am continuing to work on, but coaching with Rachel was a springboard to my goals.
I am now over 7 months past my dad's passing. I am in a much better mental frame. Not only has time passed, but I have taken my own time to prioritize my health and wellness over chaos. I feel happier, more energized, and more capable of reaching my personal nutrition, exercise, and mental health goals. Coaching with Rachel definitely contributed to more positive outcomes in my life. I would recommend coaching Rachel to anyone who needs more accountability with their goals and anyone who is just seeking to live a healthier lifestyle with small changes over time. I am so glad that I took the time to invest in myself. I am now a healthier version of who I was before this experience.
Marie M.
Utah, USA
April '26
Before I had the nurse coaching I was scared of the word goal. I thought I had to make huge adjustments or goals in my life. This has helped me to make small adjustments that make a difference. This has shown me that I can make small decisions that will help me. I loved working with Rachel It was great! She helped me to realize that I needed to look at what I did get accomplished! I was helped to realize that I can make small adjustments. Then when I track my achievements it helps me to see my progress. That I am able to do something that is simple and not some grandiose thing was a relief. I would recommend Rachel's coaching to my friends and family members.
Kate H.
Minnesota, USA
March '26
Rachel is amazing. She is a wonderful coach, and I can't even begin to say how much our sessions mean to me. She is a genuinely caring person. I connected with her right away. When she started coaching me, I was stressed, feeling a bit overwhelmed, and I was somewhat caught up in the "woe is me" mindset. I tended to have a slightly negative outlook on things.
Rachel has helped me to become more positive, set goals for myself, stay more on track with those goals through encouragement and support. She has helped me to become less stressed and overwhelmed, utilizing tools like deep breathing, being more intentional with my choices, and mindfulness practices--which I still am working on mastering. She truly makes the coaching experience a shared journey, with you leading the way through your own self-discovery or improvement. She is patient and an amazing listener. She has very thoughtful and insightful questions that help you realize things about yourself that you didn't before. Rachel has given me a lot of support through things that I was/am struggling with, and I couldn't be more thankful.
I look forward to our sessions, and I would recommend her to anyone who might be looking for support for pretty much any reason. Whether it be self-improvement, improving your health, self-esteem issues, or something else, Rachel is there to help. Don't be afraid to reach out to her.
Kristi O.
California, USA
March '26
I began working with Rachel as a Nurse Coach at a time in my career when I wasn't sure if I was heading in the right direction. I was taking some course work and designing my future and Rachel helped me see the picture so much clearer. I was having a difficult time keeping all my commitments, schoolwork and wellness all in balance. She helped me set realistic goals to balance my schoolwork, personal commitments and my spiritual and physical well-being. I was able to feel less overwhelmed. Rachel was so supportive and caring. Her calm demeanor and guidance through mindfulness activities help me stay grounded and increased my confidence to be able to take on my challenges. I would highly recommend Rachel to help anyone work through tough challenges. Having her help you see the bigger picture and set realistic goals can be such a game changer.
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