Margaret McKinney
Health & Wellness Coach
Kirksville,MO
Summary
Compassionate and insightful Wellness Coach with expertise in fostering self-acceptance, confidence, and overall well-being. Dedicated to creating a nurturing environment that empowers individuals to embrace their authentic selves and achieve holistic wellness. Known for a gentle, supportive approach and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with clients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Integrative Health and Wellness Coach
Virtual
04.2022 - Current
- Integrative Health and Wellness Coach accruing practicum hours (48 hours total) for Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Master’s Degree, and professional credentialing, responsibilities have included:
- Provided over 40 hours of comprehensive integrative coaching to volunteer clients, focusing on holistic wellness and individualized care plans.
- Facilitated client self-awareness and empowerment through evidence-based practices, including Polyvagal Theory and mindfulness techniques.
- Collaborated with clients to set realistic health and wellness goals, develop actionable plans, and track progress to ensure sustainable behavior changes.
- Applied advanced coaching skills in fostering safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment, enabling clients to explore and address physical, emotional, and mental health challenges.
- Utilized strengths-based approach to assist clients in identifying and leveraging their unique capabilities and resources for optimal well-being.
- Conducted thorough assessments and evaluations to tailor coaching strategies to specific needs and circumstances of each client.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Healing Presence, emphasizing deep listening, empathy, and connection to enhance client outcomes.
- Received ongoing supervision and feedback to continuously improve coaching techniques and adhere to ethical standards and best practices.
- Contributed to body of knowledge in integrative health and wellness coaching through reflective practice and continuous professional development.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Research Assistant
Maryland University of Integrative Health
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Handled confidential and sensitive data, preparing information for projects using appropriate software.
- Assisted in conducting research tasks such as data collection and compilation.
- Collaborated with faculty members on various research-related activities.
- Managed and completed other assigned projects as needed.
Standardized patient
A.T. Still University
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Trained to perform specific roles during student-doctor encounters, requiring the portrayal of specific conditions.
- Assisted in the educational process by allowing student doctors to practice patient history taking and physical exams.
- Scored student doctors based on set criteria and provided personal comments and assessments on their interpersonal skills and ability to embody a healing presence.
Preschool teacher
Kirksville Child Development Center
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated mindful, community-based childcare as part of cooperative, non-profit, play-based preschool.
Paraprofessional
Kirksville R-III School District
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided support to children on the Autism spectrum within both regular and special education classrooms.
- Maintained detailed records for each student’s individualized education program (IEP).
- Acted as a communication mediator between students and faculty.
Childcare provider
Maitri Village
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Provided mindful childcare for children aged 8 weeks to 9 years.
- Maintained records for business administration purposes.
- Coached children in emotional regulation and conflict resolution skills.
- Facilitated a play-based curriculum focused on social and emotional intelligence.
Education
Certificate in Polyvagal Informed Coaching -
Polyvagal Institute
Denver, CO 01.2024 - Current
MA Health & Wellness Coaching -
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel, MD 01.2021 - 8 2024
Post-baccalaureate Certificate Health & Wellness Coaching -
Maryland University of Integrative Health
Laurel 01.2021 - 8 2024
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology -
Columbia College
Columbia 09.2007 - 6 2019
Skills
Advanced Coaching Skills
Facilitating Goal Setting and Action Plans
Mindfulness Techniques
Strengths-Based Approach
Assessments and Evaluations
Polyvagal Informed Coaching
Interpersonal Communication
Qualitative data collection, analysis, and coding
Proficient in Microsoft Suite
Proficient in G-Suite
Record keeping and data tracking
Creative problem-solving conflict resolution
Emotional regulation, trauma attachment theory educated
Website and social media content management
Timeline
Certificate in Polyvagal Informed Coaching -
Polyvagal Institute
01.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Maryland University of Integrative Health
09.2022 - 04.2024
Integrative Health and Wellness Coach
Virtual
04.2022 - Current
MA Health & Wellness Coaching -
Maryland University of Integrative Health
01.2021 - 8 2024
Post-baccalaureate Certificate Health & Wellness Coaching -
Maryland University of Integrative Health
01.2021 - 8 2024
Standardized patient
A.T. Still University
01.2021 - 06.2021
Preschool teacher
Kirksville Child Development Center
08.2019 - 01.2020
Paraprofessional
Kirksville R-III School District
08.2019 - 09.2019
Childcare provider
Maitri Village
10.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology -
Columbia College
09.2007 - 6 2019