I believe in people ...
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Tracy Pearch
MS, MPH
Certified Wellness Coach |
I believe that everyone is capable of achieving their wellness goals and living their best life. Everyone! I am passionate about helping people understand their wellness potential and live out that potential. I am dedicated to careful listening and thoughtful inquiry, and by focusing on your successes and helping you work through obstacles, I can assist you in making positive changes to create the life you want. I can help you achieve more than you ever thought possible. There is no greater success for me than seeing you succeed! I also understand that everyone has different needs and motivations, and therefore I work with everyone differently. No two people are alike, so no two coaching programs should be alike!
My experience ...
Providing an excellent coaching program takes more than just knowledge; it also takes experience.
I have gained that experience by conducting more than 1300 individual health consultations. I have helped people from all walks of life make positive behavior changes on their way to a higher level of wellness.
In addition to my consulting experience, I have also worked in employee wellness for several large companies and have conducted research in the field of health education and promotion.
My education ...
Through my education and training, I have learned the intricacies of behavior change, and I have also learned specific techniques to  help you in your journey toward better health. As a result, I am able to provide you with the most current information relating to your health and wellness as well as provide you with a superior coaching experience.
The specific achievements I have earned include:
• Certified Wellness Coach
• Master of Public Health ( University of South Carolina ) - Physical Activity and Public Health
• Master of Science (Appalachian State University ) - Exercise Science
• Bachelor of Science ( Furman University ) - Health and Exercise Science
In addition ...
While the education and experience of your coach are very important, personally connecting with that person is equally as important. When you feel comfortable with your coach, you build trust and are more likely to share significant experiences and feelings that are important parts of the behavior change process.
With this in mind, here is a little more about myself:
Throughout my life I have always enjoyed people, from meeting acquaintances, forming new friendships, and nurturing my relationships. I have always been a dedicated friend and listener, and have enjoyed helping others work through their troubles as well as celebrating their successes.
I became very passionate about health and wellness - both for myself and for others - during college and pursued this area in my studies.  As I progressed down my education path I dabbled in different areas of health and wellness, ranging from research to corporate fitness to health education. During this time I realized that I really enjoyed working with individuals to help them adopt better habits and live healthier lives.
As I continued to grow and learn, I enjoyed many different jobs in the wellness field. It wasn't until I discovered coaching, however, that I found what I was truly meant to do. Coaching is an ideal role for me (and thus my favorite!) because it blends my knowledge of health and wellness with my passion for helping people change their lives. It is an honor, a joy, and a blessing to connect so deeply with others on their journey towards better health and happiness.
In addition to helping people change their health behaviors, I am also passionate about helping people through animal therapy.
My dog Brooks is a registered therapy dog; she and I are currently involved in a reading program at a local elementary school and previously participated in a comfort program at an assisted living facility.
I also raise puppies to become future assistance dogs through Canine Companions for Independence .
Using dogs to help people in need will always be a significant part of my life and my work.
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