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Christine Akers, NBC-HWC, MS, RYT

Taylorsville,NC

Summary

Enthusiastic board-certified Wellness Coach and Yoga Instructor experienced in group instruction and fitness floor monitoring, 1:1 health coaching, and health education. Hardworking and dedicated team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Known for personable demeanor and determined attitude.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Coach/Certified Yoga Instructor

Wellness Concepts
05.2023 - Current
  • Supported implementation of a client's health plan.
  • Led yoga sessions in corporate and manufacturing settings for 140+ people, supporting employees' mindfulness, which improved mental health and productivity during the workday.
  • Launched the health coach role for more than 1,200 employees at Bernhardt Furniture, building customized programs for corporate and manufacturing settings.
  • Created and presented a stress-management seminar for a company department of 35 people that cultivated productive conversation amongst co-workers on handling inter-departmental challenges.
  • Empowered employees in in-person 1:1 coaching sessions utilizing Appreciative Inquiry, Motivational Interviewing, EPE, and SMART goals.
  • Coached C-suite employees on mindfulness and productivity, achieving 100% goal success with everyone.
  • Thorough attention to detail in patient notes, recommendations, and follow-ups.
  • Promoted health education via coaching stations and lunch-and-learns on various health topics providing resources, discussion, and food samples resulting in open-mindedness of new self-care approaches.
  • The well-being content creation of presentations, flyers, handouts, QR codes, and bulletin boards fuels professional passion.
  • Coached without discrimination, considering disparities for individuals.

Health Coach

Noom, Inc.
02.2019 - 01.2023
  • Exhibited organizational skills in working as a text-based goal specialist 1:1 with 200-300 Noom clients at a time to establish individualized SMART goal objectives and enthusiastic ongoing support and guided them in their wellness plans with empathy and unconditional positive regard.
  • Displayed excellence in offering proactive health assessments on client-logged health data from health and wellness devices while honoring autonomy in goal setting.
  • Piloted onboarding coaching protocols that improved customer retention.
  • Delivered impactful messages while covering for coaches that facilitated continued progress.
  • Key role in submitting vetted resources for approval for company-wide sharing with clients based on needs exhibited.
  • Designed and implemented educational content for bi-weekly clinical coaching concept posts within company Slack communication.
  • Created presentations and led colleague meetings on health coaching concepts, pillars, and their implementation into coach-client conversations.
  • Extensively supported the implementation of health strategies, dietary protocols, and fitness programs as prescribed by healthcare providers.

Yoga Instructor

Yoga Loft
09.2015 - 01.2018
  • Maintained a clean and inviting environment within the studio space, ensuring optimal conditions for students during classes.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
  • Promoted physical fitness with dynamic sequencing of asanas designed to challenge and inspire students of all levels.
  • Built relationships with students to boost rapport and word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
  • Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
  • Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
  • Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
  • Maintained accurate class attendance records and student information to facilitate communication with students.
  • Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
  • Inspired personal growth among students by challenging them to step outside their comfort zones while offering support in achieving their individual goals.
  • Reinforced proper alignment principles while guiding students through postures to prevent injury or strain during practice.

Education

Master of Science - Human Nutrition

North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC
05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts Studies

Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC
05.2007

200 Hour Hatha Yoga Certification - Yoga

National Personal Training Institute
Orlando, FL
03.2009

No Degree - Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA
Raleigh, NC
06.2002

Skills

  • SMART Goal Setting
  • Customer Relations
  • Program development
  • Healthy living role model
  • Demonstrating exercises
  • Presentation and Health Education
  • Nutrition principles
  • Teamwork
  • Computer skills
  • Workplace Wellness
  • Collaboration
  • Relaxation Techniques

Timeline

Health Coach/Certified Yoga Instructor

Wellness Concepts
05.2023 - Current

Health Coach

Noom, Inc.
02.2019 - 01.2023

Yoga Instructor

Yoga Loft
09.2015 - 01.2018

Master of Science - Human Nutrition

North Carolina State University

Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts Studies

Lees-McRae College

200 Hour Hatha Yoga Certification - Yoga

National Personal Training Institute

No Degree - Group Fitness Instructor

YMCA

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