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Donna A. Carmichael

Chicago,IL

Summary

Passionate about promoting holistic health and wellness through a refined and intuitive approach. Skilled in creating personalized wellness plans that address the mind, body, and spirit. Experienced in guiding individuals towards achieving their health goals and improving their overall well-being. Committed to making a positive impact on the lives of others through holistic health practices.

Certified health professional with proven experience in guiding individuals toward healthier lifestyles. Expertise in nutrition, wellness planning, and motivational coaching. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs while delivering impactful results. Reliable, empathetic, and skilled in fostering supportive client relationships.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner

Art of Joy Health and Wellness
01.2007 - Current
  • Maintains a private health coaching practice where she provides one on one coaching, workshops, and corporate wellness consultations in-person and online.
  • Worked with frontline COVID Contact Tracers in Illinois who were experiencing stress, burnout, uncertainty, and lack of motivation. Helped them to identify their challenges and make necessary changes, (big or small), that encouraged forward momentum towards positive outcomes.
  • Member of the Coaching team for the Conrad Smith Leadership Council, Department of Medicine, helping first year residents navigate the complexity of work life balance.
  • Duke University Integrative Health Coaching Assistant working closely with new cohorts creating a safe space, structured practice environment and offering meaningful feedback to support them in their goal of becoming health coaches.
  • Partnered with popular weight-loss company to introduce coaching skills to their employees so they could better support patients completing their program.
  • Worked closely with the human resources director and claim center vice president to successfully provide coaching to their employees and develop a wellness program in recognition of Employee Health and Fitness Month at Travelers Insurance Company.
  • Solicited local doctors and other health professionals to speak to employees about health and wellness issues associated with achieving optimal health.
  • Provided feedback, mentoring and health coaching to new cohorts entering the Duke Integrative Medicine Coaching Program to help them develop their coaching skills.
  • Collaborated with other fitness professionals within the area to teach a variety of fitness classes and conduct lectures on work life balance, stress management and the benefits of proper nutrition.
  • Provided employees with positive incentives to maximize participation in each event.
  • Volunteered time with 100 million Healthier Lives Organization campaign; to help communities change the way they think about health.
  • Utilized a unique approach to personal training by offering a holistic approach that tapped into the mind, body and spirit.
  • Encouraged clients to take ownership of their circumstances and empowered them to make real changes towards living their best life.
  • Developed holistic wellness program for teens seeking more out of their education, relationships and friendships.
  • Accepted public speaking engagements to inspire audiences to create the life they deserve.

Education

Bachelor’s - Post Graduate Certification

Duke University Integrative Medicine
Durham, NC
08.2013

Skills

  • Health and wellness coaching
  • Workshop development and delivery
  • Empower others to achieve their goals
  • Behavior change and lasting mind and body transformation
  • Implementing solutions to challenges
  • One on one and group coaching
  • Leadership and strategic planning to support change
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Skilled in client-centered motivational interviewing
  • Collaboration for effective problem-solving
  • Strategies for reducing stress
  • Positive reinforcement

Certification

  • Certified Health Coach – Duke University Integrative Medicine
  • Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach – National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Certificate – Duke Integrative Medicine
  • Certified Personal Trainer (ACE) – American Council of Exercise
  • ACE Lifestyle and Weight Management Certificate – American Council of Exercise
  • American Heart Association – First Aid (CPR and AED)
  • Integrative Mind Body Healing Certificate – Academy of Holistic Fitness
  • Yoga for Personal Trainers Certificate – Academy of Holistic Fitness
  • Trained in energy healing including Reiki and Pranic Healing

Timeline

Owner

Art of Joy Health and Wellness
01.2007 - Current

Bachelor’s - Post Graduate Certification

Duke University Integrative Medicine
Donna A. Carmichael