Solutions-driven founder and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach at Ell's Wellness with over 15 years of success coaching and training primarily midlife women on weight loss, chronic disease management, leadership, emotional development, stress management and longevity. Adept at improving client health and wellbeing through specialized coaching on positive lifestyle and behavior change. At Ell's Wellness, my 40 clients met 85% of their long term health goals and 100% of short term objectives, with a 100% positive client satisfaction rating. 2020 Legacy Holistic Health Institute Hall of Fame inductee and visionary within the industry. One of less than 10% of credentialed Black women health and wellness professionals in the U.S.
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Marquita Ell
St. Louis ,MO
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Ell's Wellness St. Louis , MO
Founder
03.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Cultivate, nourish and maintain client relationships to capitalize on opportunities and to maximize client retention.
- Devise organizational vision, mission and foundational structure to facilitate early growth, branding and development.
- Promote company public profile by attending events, writing articles and building relationships with fellow health coach professionals and business owners.
- Revitalize business plans and realign company objectives to increase overall profits and visibility.
- Participated in small business training and development to increase company development and exposure.
Ell's Wellness LLCSt.Louis , MO
Holistic Health Coach
03.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Educate clients on holistic lifestyle choices, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, and self-care
- Empower client's to take personal responsibility for their own health and well-being beyond diet and exercise.
- Design health, fitness and wellness programs tailored to safely meet the client's individual goals and capabilities.
- Optimize the metabolic health of clients by implementing a more holistic-lifestyle based approach to health promotion and chronic disease reduction.
- Increase awareness of health and fitness resources, and work to connect clients with supportive programs.
Ell's Tea RoomSt. Louis, MO
Herbalist
03.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Empower and introduce clients to the healing properties in nature, plants, herbs and fruit.
- Educate clients and customers on the naturopathic benefits of herbs as it relates to chronic pain, stress, womb health and overall wellness.
- Recommend natural herbs, tea blends, plants and tinctures to clients to promote longevity and sustained quality of life.
- Provide clients and customers with organic handcrafted herbal blends specific to women's health, stress reduction, immune support, pain management and gut health.
BetterUp
Care Coach
12.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Provide wellness guidance to the company's members, including personalized goal-setting, stress management and morale analyses.
- Encourage members to build self-awareness around the various roles they play, and dimensions in their lives.
- Provide committed expertise, insight and guided support to the coaching relationship.
- Utilize the Whole Person Model by seeing the member holistically, and empowering the member to connect with all aspects of their lived experience.
- Collaborate with members in order to develop strengths, build mental fitness and increase motivation. Ultimately leading to positive lifestyle modification and behavior change.
NESTA
Subject Matter Expert
Job overview
- 2017, 2021 & 2023 Subject Matter Expert
- I was a part of a qualified and diverse group of SME's hired to both develop the next version and review new test items to see if they met the standards for NESTA Personal Fitness Trainer exam.
- Assisted in developing and refining standard testing procedures for Personal Fitness Trainer Certification.
- Contributed to curriculum implementation and data analysis to assist with exam development.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
Gold's GymFlorissant , MO
Fitness Coach
10.2007 - 03.2020
Job overview
- Coached individuals and groups regarding successful exercise strategies and making healthy lifestyle choices.
- Guided clients through safe workouts modified to match fitness levels and medical considerations, from obesity to hypertension, arthritis, sports injuries and post-surgeries.
- Averaged $10,000 in quarterly sales revenue for 8 consecutive years.
- Maintained 80% client retention for 8 consecutive years
- Served as a support system, coach, guide and instructor throughout clients journey to sustained weight loss, longevity and improved mobility.
- Built community centered support groups and established a culture of connectedness throughout the gym.
- Trained clients successfully, and built dynamic customer relationships for over a decade.
- Maintained files detailing personal fitness regimens, records and contracts while keeping all client information current and confidential.
Gold's GymFlorissant, MO
Assistant Fitness Manager
11.2007 - 08.2009
Job overview
- Mentored incoming trainers and established a leadership role within the club that assisted in maintaining a culture of inclusivity, integrity and trust.
- Implemented clear goals for each employee and tracked his or her progress carefully, providing support and assistance whenever it was needed.
- Implemented personalized training to each employee, providing guidance and information to strengthen skills needed to accomplish tasks.
- Empowered employees to voice concerns and share opinions without fear of reprisal, promoting positive and conducive working environment.
- Exceeded monthly revenue and client retention goals consistently.
Education
Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO
Master of Arts from Corporate Communications/Media Management
05.2008
University Overview
Lindenwood UniversitySaint Charles, MO
Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communications
05.2004
University Overview
National Board of Health And Wellness Coaches
National Board Certification from Health And Wellness
02.2021
University Overview
Spencer Institute
Certified Corporate Wellness Coach
06.2023
University Overview
Lifestyle Prescriptions University
Certified Healthi Wealthi Coach
04.2023
University Overview
Legacy Holistic Health Institute
Certified Holistic Health Coach
09.2020
University Overview
- 2020 Hall of Fame Inductee
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association
Certified Master Trainer
2011
University Overview
Biomechanics Specialist
Functional Training Specialist
Core Conditioning Specialist
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Nutrition Coach
2019
University Overview
Certified through 2022
Bitter Herb Academy
Certified Herbalist
02.2019
University Overview
National Exercise And Sports Trainers Association
Certified Personal Trainer
2007
University Overview
- Certified through October 2023
Skills
- Midlife Women's Health
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Burnout Recovery & Prevention
- Chronic Condition Management
- Metabolic Health Management
- Stress Management
- Weight Loss
- Cultural Competence
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Experienced Communicator
- Interpersonal and Written Communication
- Transformational Coaching
- Emotional Development
- Worksite Health Promotion
- Motivational Interviewing
- Persuasive Speaker
- Workshop Facilitation
- Lifestyle coaching
Availability
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Timeline
Care Coach
BetterUp
12.2021 - Current
Holistic Health Coach
Ell's Wellness LLC
03.2019 - Current
Herbalist
Ell's Tea Room
03.2019 - Current
Founder
Ell's Wellness
03.2018 - Current
Assistant Fitness Manager
Gold's Gym
11.2007 - 08.2009
Fitness Coach
Gold's Gym
10.2007 - 03.2020
Subject Matter Expert
NESTA
Lindenwood University
Master of Arts from Corporate Communications/Media Management
Lindenwood University
Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communications
National Board of Health And Wellness Coaches
National Board Certification from Health And Wellness
Spencer Institute
Certified Corporate Wellness Coach
Lifestyle Prescriptions University
Certified Healthi Wealthi Coach
Legacy Holistic Health Institute
Certified Holistic Health Coach
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association
Certified Master Trainer
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Nutrition Coach
Bitter Herb Academy
Certified Herbalist
National Exercise And Sports Trainers Association
Certified Personal Trainer