Hi, I’m
Dania Rivas
Leadership and Health Coach
Portland,OR
Summary
Experienced health and wellness coach with over ten years of empowering clients through personalized strategies. Specializes in motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral therapy to support client wellness goals. Committed to fostering client independence and resilience in health management.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
4
Certification
Work History
My Coach, LLC Portland, Oregon
Leadership and Health Coach (Remote)
12.2011 - Current
Job overview
- Partnered with clients to implement holistic lifestyle practices and chronic disease management strategies.
- Enhanced client motivation through evidence-based practices and structured goal-setting techniques.
- Maintained meticulous client records using Dropbox, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace, ensuring confidentiality.
- Coached leadership skill development in mindfulness, psychological safety, and active listening.
Coach Diversity Institute, LLCHaymarket, VA
Mentor Coach (Remote)
06.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Established structured environment to provide constructive feedback, enhancing mentee skill sets and competencies.
- Facilitated insightful reviews of recorded coaching sessions based on ICF Core Competencies.
- Empowered mentees to take ownership of learning, boosting self-confidence and resilience.
- Regularly monitored mentee performance to identify improvement areas and adapt mentorship strategies.
Scripps College (Sallie Tiernan Field House)Claremont, CA
Health and Wellness Coach
08.2014 - 11.2015
Job overview
- Mentored women across diverse fitness levels on benefits of active lifestyles in college.
- Conducted individual wellness consultations, health screenings, and ongoing fitness assessments.
- Educated clients on disease prevention and management strategies to promote health autonomy.
The Perfect StepPomona, CA
Certified Paralysis Recovery Specialist
04.2012 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Provided exercise-based therapy using the science of PNAR (Patterned Neural Activity Recruitment) to reorganize the nervous system and rebuild the brain’s pathways to achieve more tangible outcomes than traditional therapy.
- Oversaw recruitment, interviewing, and onboarding processes for new staff members.
- Worked with various forms of paralysis, including spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and stroke.
The Claremont ClubClaremont, California
Master Personal Trainer
03.2011 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Collaborated with Life After Cancer program to guide women in post-chemotherapy fitness.
- Evaluated and adjusted clients' training programs to ensure consistent progress toward goals.
- Specialized in functional strength training, injury prevention, and postural correction.
Education
Concordia UniversityPortland, OR
Master of Education from Curriculum and Instruction
2017
San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology
2010
University Overview
- Emphasis in Fitness, Nutrition, and Health
Skills
- Health education and mentorship
- Active listening and constructive feedback
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Positive Psychology
Certification
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, (NBC-HWC) - National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching
Professional Certified Coach, (PCC) - International Coaching Federation
Certified Professional Health Coach, (CPHC) - Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, (CPCC) - Co-Active Training Institute
Certified Professional Diversity Coach, (CPDC) - Coach Diversity Institute
Timeline
Mentor Coach (Remote)
Coach Diversity Institute, LLC
06.2021 - Current
Health and Wellness Coach
Scripps College (Sallie Tiernan Field House)
08.2014 - 11.2015
Certified Paralysis Recovery Specialist
The Perfect Step
04.2012 - 06.2014
Leadership and Health Coach (Remote)
My Coach, LLC
12.2011 - Current
Master Personal Trainer
The Claremont Club
03.2011 - 04.2012
Concordia University
Master of Education from Curriculum and Instruction
San Diego State University
Bachelor of Science from Kinesiology
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