MARISSA W. JOHNSON
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Exercise Physiologist with extensive experience in cardiac rehabilitation, remote health coaching, and chronic disease management. Expertise in enhancing patient outcomes through tailored care plans, evidence-based coaching techniques, and the integration of digital health technologies. Recognized for exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in both clinical and virtual care settings. Personable Health Coach with 5 years of experience empowering clients to achieve their goals by leveraging comprehensive knowledge of nutrition, movement, and health conditions to cultivate sustainable habits for lasting results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Coach
Headspace
12.2025 - Current
- Provide one-on-one coaching focused on stress management, emotional resilience, and mental wellness strategies
- Develop personalized action plans supporting goal-setting, mindfulness, and healthy habit formation
- Maintain confidential client records and track progress to ensure continuity of care
- Collaborate with wellness teams to align coaching with broader mental health resources
AAU Gymnastics Team Program Coordinator
Clarksville Elite Gymnastics Center
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinate and oversee AAU team program operations, including athlete development, competition scheduling, and staff support
- Serve as primary liaison between coaches, athletes, and parents to ensure effective communication and alignment
- Manage team logistics, including registration, travel planning, and compliance with AAU guidelines
- Support training plans and performance tracking to promote athlete growth and competitive success
Supervisor of Health Advising
Pack Health, A Quest Diagnostics Company
08.2022 - 04.2025
- Led and mentored a team of 13+ health advisors to drive engagement, performance, and professional development
- Managed chronic care coaching programs including weight management, hypertension, diabetes, and oncology
- Provided expert guidance to members using GLP-1 medications to promote adherence and optimize outcomes
- Designed and delivered oncology-specific training to improve cancer patient support services
- Delivered one-on-one remote health sessions to drive behavioral change and improve care adherence
- Leveraged digital platforms including Salesforce, RingCentral, and Gong to monitor progress and enhance service quality
- Remote
Exercise Physiologist
Northeast RMC, Cardiac Rehabilitation Department
08.2019 - 01.2021
- Developed individualized exercise prescriptions for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation patients
- Monitored patient vitals, progress, and provided lifestyle and wellness counseling
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal recovery and patient compliance
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Health and Human Performance (Public Health Education)
12-2023
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
08-2019
Skills
- Remote Patient Monitoring
- Exercise Prescription
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Engagement
- Virtual Coaching
- Leadership & Operational Support
- Coaching Development
- Public speaking
- Health education
- Educating healthcare clients
- Collaborative teamwork
- Motivational interviewing
- Goal setting
- Mastery of Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Salesforce, RingCentral, Gong, Jira, Cerner, Oracle, Zoom
Certification
- National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBHWC), 2028-06-01
- National Diabetes Prevention Program - Lifestyle Coach
- Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES)
- Diabetes Community Care Coordinator
- Person-Centered Care for Individuals with Higher Weight - U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
- Human Research Protection Foundational Training, 2025-10-01
- Adult Mental Health First Aider, 2027-03-01
- American Kidney Fund - Kidney Health Coach
Personal Information
Title: Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Health and Wellness Coach, Mental Health Coach
Timeline
Mental Health Coach - Headspace
12.2025 - Current
AAU Gymnastics Team Program Coordinator - Clarksville Elite Gymnastics Center
07.2025 - Current
Supervisor of Health Advising - Pack Health, A Quest Diagnostics Company
08.2022 - 04.2025
Exercise Physiologist - Northeast RMC, Cardiac Rehabilitation Department
08.2019 - 01.2021
Austin Peay State University - Master of Science (M.S.), Health and Human Performance (Public Health Education)
University of Alabama At Birmingham - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology