Meet Tess

Helping You Build Healthy Habits That Last

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly starting over with your health, you’re not alone.

Between work, family, travel, and life’s everyday demands, it can be difficult to prioritize your wellbeing, let alone know where to begin.

Lasting wellness doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from making small, meaningful changes that fit your life and become habits you can sustain.

My role is to guide and support you as you build healthy habits that increase your energy, strengthen your resilience, improve your focus, and support your long-term wellbeing, without perfection, strict rules, or unrealistic wellness trends.

 

My Coaching Philosophy

I believe lasting change comes from small, consistent actions, not quick fixes.

Together, we’ll focus on the everyday habits that have the greatest impact on how you feel, including sleep, stress management, movement, nutrition, mindset, and daily routines. Rather than trying to change everything at once, we’ll identify practical steps that fit your schedule, align with your goals, and feel realistic to maintain.

Whether you’re looking to improve your energy, build healthier routines, navigate a demanding season of life, or simply feel your best, I’ll work alongside you to create changes that are practical, sustainable, and designed to last.

 

 

Your DNA Is Not Your Destiny

While genetics influence our health, they don’t define our future.

The choices you make every day can shape how you feel today and support your health for years to come. That’s where lasting change begins.

My goal is to help you make those choices feel simpler, more sustainable, and better suited to your life, so healthy habits become part of who you are, not just something you try to do.

 

Why I Do This Work

My passion for wellness grew from my own experiences.

Living with hypoglycemia and having a family history of diabetes taught me early on how much our daily choices can influence our health. Those experiences sparked a lifelong interest in understanding how lifestyle habits shape not only how we feel today, but also our long-term wellbeing.

Over time, I realized that true wellness is about much more than food alone. It’s about how we sleep, manage stress, move our bodies, nurture a healthy mindset, and create routines that support us through every stage of life.

That understanding continues to shape every coaching partnership and every conversation I have with the people I work with.

 

My Background

Supporting lasting lifestyle change requires more than information—it requires understanding how people create habits that fit their lives.

To strengthen that foundation, I earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University, became a Certified Health & Well-Being Coach, and have spent more than 13 years helping people create healthier, more sustainable lifestyles. I’ve also completed executive education through Harvard Medical School and continue to expand my knowledge through ongoing professional development.

While my education provides a strong scientific foundation, my coaching is centered on helping you turn knowledge into everyday actions that are realistic, sustainable, and meaningful for your life.

 

Beyond Coaching

When I’m not coaching, you’ll often find me traveling, hiking, rollerblading, exploring the outdoors, or spending time with animals.

Travel has reinforced one of my core beliefs: wellness shouldn’t depend on perfect circumstances. Healthy habits should be flexible enough to support you wherever life takes you whether you’re at home, traveling for work, or enjoying a well-earned vacation.

 

Let’s Work Together

You don’t need to change everything to start feeling better.

Small, intentional steps, taken consistently, can have a profound impact on your health and wellbeing over time.

If you’re ready to create healthier habits that fit your lifestyle and stay with you for the long term, I’d love to support you on your journey.