Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Languages
Interests
Timeline
Dominique Kohlenberger

Dominique Kohlenberger

Hot Springs Village,AR

Summary

Accomplished, innovative multi-lingual medical professional with extensive management experience .

Positive, empathetic, and solution-focused, possessing deep understanding of human behavior and effective communication strategies. Skilled in active listening and goal setting, with comprehensive grasp of personal development techniques. Committed to empowering individuals to achieve meaningful and lasting change.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Health and Life Coach

Self-employed
09.2010 - Current
  • Set reasonable and achievable goals with clients and evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting strategies as needed for optimal results in their wellness journey.
  • Established strong rapport with clients, fostering trusting and supportive coaching relationships.
  • Utilized active listening skills to identify underlying client needs and develop targeted strategies accordingly.
  • Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors as they navigated life transitions or challenges, fostering resilience and adaptability.
  • Provide ongoing nutritional and fitness guidance to help prevent chronic disease development
  • Continuously engaged in professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices within the health and Life coaching field.

Medical Translator ( Part Time)

Coaxia
01.2010 - 01.2013

Translating medical patient files from Dutch, German, French into English. as part of an international research study prior to FDA approval.

Specialty Rehabilitation Director

Gentiva Home Health
05.2006 - 08.2010
  • Developed high-performing teams of therapists by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Responsible for overall planning, organization, coordination, implementation and marketing support and sales of Gentiva’s innovative Specialty programs. Public Speaking through education of the general public regarding fall prevention and stroke prevention.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.


Rehabilitation Group Director

Coastal Orthopedic Assoc. & Sports Medicine Center
01.1999 - 05.2006
  • Outpatient Orthopedic Practice: overseeing management in 5 Outpatient Orthopedic Rehab facilities
  • Responsible for daily operations- budgeting- marketing –business expansion -quality assurance and customer satisfaction-staff development and orientation- mentoring PT/PTA students.
  • Enhanced company culture by fostering open communication channels between employees and management.
  • Managed budgets meticulously ensuring all spending was aligned with strategic goals while identifying cost-saving opportunities where possible.
  • Boosted team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies.

Clinical Dir. Outpatient Sports Medicine Center

IMG Bollettieri Academy
04.1993 - 12.1998
  • Established strong relationships with athletic staff, coaches, and administrators to maximize collaboration and shared knowledge in the field of sports medicine training.
  • Stayed current with industry trends by attending conferences, workshops, webinars, maintaining professional certifications relevant to sports medicine practice.
  • Educated athletes on proper nutrition and hydration practices, resulting in increased energy levels and overall wellbeing.
  • Treated Athletes and Patients with orthopedic injuries .

Education

Certification - Health And Life Coach

The Health Coaching Institute
02-2025

ICF accredited Coach Certification

Health Coach Alliance accredited Certification

FHT accredited Qualification

Certification - Health Coach

United States Health Foundation, Orlando, FL
11-2013

Certification - Health Coach

The Health Institute, Owings Mills, MD
01-2012

Master of Science - Physical Therapy

Catholic University , Leuven , Belgium
07-1990
  • Graduated cum laude

High school -

One Lieve Vrouw Presentatie
01.1985

Skills

  • Effective Motivational Interviewing
  • Neuro-Linguistic Strategies through Self Inquiry
  • Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Techniques
  • Positive Habit Change Behavior Interventions
  • Expert Knowledge of Chronic Disease Risk Factors, Fitness, Nutritional Guidance and Planning
  • High degree of Patience and Emotional control
  • Confident, Assertive, Optimistic, Empathetic, and Objective with Strong Interpersonal, Social, and Communication Skills
  • Audio and Visual Health Coaching and Group Facilitation

Affiliations

  • Board member of the Manatee County Healthcare Advisory Board (HCAB). 2017
  • Remote Area Medical : Chair for the Health Initiative Program (www.RAMUSA.org): Nov 2015
  • President of the Stroke Association of Florida from 2011 -2013. (ww.SAF.org)
  • Founder of the Sarasota Peripheral Neuropathy resource group . This project encompassed collaboration with medical and non-medical entities and facilitated monthly speakers to share knowledge to help patients cope and manage their disease: 2006-2010
  • Co-Founder: Manatee Falls Prevention Coalition to raise awareness and provide education to the senior population and caregivers in order to help prevent falls in the elderly : 2006-2010
  • Longboat Key News: Health columnist from 2012-2015.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities: hiking , tennis, SUP
  • I enjoy low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness: yoga
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness, camaraderie and personal growth


Timeline

Certified Health and Life Coach - Self-employed
09.2010 - Current
Medical Translator ( Part Time) - Coaxia
01.2010 - 01.2013
Specialty Rehabilitation Director - Gentiva Home Health
05.2006 - 08.2010
Rehabilitation Group Director - Coastal Orthopedic Assoc. & Sports Medicine Center
01.1999 - 05.2006
Clinical Dir. Outpatient Sports Medicine Center - IMG Bollettieri Academy
04.1993 - 12.1998
One Lieve Vrouw Presentatie - High school,
The Health Coaching Institute - Certification, Health And Life Coach
United States Health Foundation - Certification, Health Coach
The Health Institute - Certification, Health Coach
Catholic University - Master of Science, Physical Therapy
Dominique Kohlenberger