Since 2012, I’ve been learning and practicing the most effective coaching methods for achieving lasting behavior change. I’ve completed 2 excellent coach trainings: Wellcoaches and Wellstart Health and have spent hundreds of hours guiding clients to adopt healthier habits. I love it! I’ve also had a 20 year career as an acupuncturist in private practice so I’m knowledgeable about many aspects of health and working with people. I’ve been passionate about the health benefits of whole foods plant-based diets since 2007, and yet, I’m respectful of each individual’s dietary choices–I don’t push any dietary agenda on my clients, unless you ask me to! 😉

Coaching is not psychotherapy, and it’s not a substitute for it. We don’t seek deep understandings of your past, or your psychological make-up. We’re not directly helping you to heal old wounds. We don’t ask “Why…” a whole lot. We’ll focus, instead, on supporting you to take action–the actions that nurture your health and well being. Many clients find coaching to be beneficial to their mental health, because physical and mental health are inextricably linked. Both coaching and psychotherapy have great value.

I love helping people who want to get healthier by improving any aspect of their lifestyle. I’m particularly passionate about the power of whole foods, plant-centered diets to benefit health and well being. So if you’d like to get more plants on your plate, you’ve definitely come to the right place. I’ve been creative in the kitchen my whole life, ever since I made “Lucy’s lemon squares” from the Peanuts Cookbook at 11. In recent decades, I’ve turned towards healthier fare, focusing on easy, delicious, health-promoting meals. My 21 years as an acupuncturist, and primary care provider, have brought me an understanding of health conditions which is a great help in the coaching process, as well. In 2016, I earned a Certificate in Plant-based Nutrition from eCornell to grow my knowledge of nutrition. I’ll bring my enthusiasm and experience to the table to make your path to optimal health easier, and tastier.

If you want to know WHAT to do, like which type of exercise is best for weight loss, or whether a particular food is ‘good for you’, I’ll gladly share my opinions, and also direct you to other experts’ answers. But coaching is not primarily me telling you what to do. It’s more about guiding you towards HOW to make the positive changes YOU choose to make. Coaching helps you get more grounded in your strengths and values around your health. From there you’ll develop strategies and tactics. And you’ll gain key insights and self-management skills that will help you sustain your progress.

Yes. I like to use Google Meet, a HIPAA-compliant video conferencing app, or we can talk on the phone, whichever you prefer.

My business hours are Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

The fees posted below are for single sessions. Clients typically make the most progress when they receive regular weekly coaching sessions. Scheduling the same day & time on a weekly basis for 6 or more sessions allows you to build momentum through consistency. Ask me about discounts for a package of 4 or more sessions. The amount of time we need for a session depends on many factors. I suggest we start with an amount of time that sounds good to you and we can always adjust later.

free      Introductory 15-30 minute conversation where we address all your questions
$30      15 mins
$50      30 mins
$65      45 mins

Payment: Click below to pay Bluming Wellness on Paypal. Payment is due 24 hours in advance of each session.

Office hours: Monday – Friday  9:30am – 5:00pm

If you want to cancel or change an appointment, please call or email marian@blumingwellness.com as soon as you know. There’s no charge for changes made at least 24 hours in advance, on the previous business day. For late cancellations and missed coaching appointments, there’s a $40 fee. For Monday appointments, please call by Friday.

 Please ask me about discounts for a package of 4 or 8 sessions.