Soraya Fish
Murphy
Summary
Holistic Health Coach with 5 years of virtual coaching experience supporting clients in transforming unhealthy habits into sustainable, balanced lifestyles. Skilled in guiding individuals through personalized wellness plans that address nutrition, movement, stress management, and mindset. Experienced in helping clients navigate and recover from depression and anxiety through integrative, non-clinical coaching approaches that promote emotional resilience, self-awareness, and lifestyle alignment. Known for providing empathetic, strengths-based support, fostering accountability, and creating a safe, motivating space that empowers clients to take ownership of their well-being and achieve long-lasting physical and emotional health improvements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Self-employed
05.2019 - Current
- Guides clients in developing balanced lifestyle habits through personalized coaching focused on nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management.
- Developed personalized nutrition plans based on client assessments and health goals.
- Provides non-clinical emotional support for clients navigating depression and anxiety by teaching mindfulness practices, grounding techniques, and healthy coping strategies.
- Facilitates goal-setting and habit-building sessions to help clients transition from unhealthy routines to sustainable, wellness-focused lifestyles.
- Creates a safe, empathetic, and judgment-free environment that encourages self-awareness, resilience, and personal empowerment during challenging emotional periods.
- Monitors client progress and offers consistent accountability, adjusting wellness plans to support both physical and emotional well-being throughout their recovery journey.
- Provide group workshops to educate clients on holistic health practices and dietary choices.
Public Health Nutrition Intern
Spectrum Health Lakeland
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Design and develop evidence-based health education curriculums for prevention of chronic diseases and health promotion.
- Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate a health and wellness education initiative program to inform, educate, and motivate people about health and nutrition
- Function on multi-disciplinary teams
- Build social cohesion and capacity in the community utilizing Nutrition Education, Walking Programs, and Mental Health programs
- Monthly intra-departmental program reports of progress updates, program management, monitoring and delivery of results.
- Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals
- Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with county agencies/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity and exchange knowledge/expertise to facilitate the achievement of program goals to improve low-income and disadvantaged families’ health.
Assistant Manager
Center for Disability Services, Albany, NY
10.2012 - 06.2013
- Responsible for assisting in the daily operational needs of the residence and guide team in implementing individualized service plans for clients with disabilities.
- Manage direct care staff and the consumers of the residence as directed by the Program Manager ensuring that performance, appraisals, adequate staffing ratios and services are delivered to the consumers with quality and excellence.
- Trained and mentored staff to perform direct care, effective communication strategies with consumers and families.
Resident Counsellor II
Center for Disability Services, Albany, NY
09.2009 - 10.2012
- Responsible for assisting, providing, and promoting independence in residential consumer’s daily treatment, dietary meals, care and services.
- Serve as member of the consumers planning and implementation and interdisciplinary teams
- Responsible for assisting in the implementation of individualized residential habilitation services, as outlined in the consumers Individualized Plan of Services.
Sales Associate
JCPenney
10.2006 - 01.2008
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experiences and foster customer loyalty.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints efficiently, maintaining a positive store atmosphere.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Peer Tutor
Schenectady County Community College
09.2004 - 01.2006
- Facilitated peer learning sessions, enhancing student understanding of complex subjects.
- Developed tailored study materials to support diverse learning styles and academic needs.
- Assessed student progress through regular feedback and adapted tutoring methods accordingly.
- Helped fellow students prepare for quizzes and examinations.
Education
MPH - Nutrition and Wellness
Andrews University
MI05.2017
B.S. - Nutrition Sciences
Kaplan University
FL07.2013
B.S. - Biological Sciences & Psychology
University At Albany, NY
Albany, NY05.2008
A.S. - Science
Schenectady County Community College
05.2004
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Client goal setting
- Stress reduction
- Breathing exercises
- Sleep optimization
- Meal planning and recipe development
- Physical activity encouragement
- Intermittent fasting and hydration strategies
- Plant-based diets and cooking demonstration
- Computer (Microsoft office & Internet) skills
Accomplishments
- Renovated the wellness education initiative program called "Community Kitchen Club" from its initial concept to a successful needed program for Berrien County Community agencies, Michigan.
- Designed an evidenced-based health education curriculum for the Niles Elementary School for the summer school year in 2017.
- Achieved the implementation of the first ACE class in 2018 at Andrews University Seminary to be provided to theologians students to understand and help better church members with trauma.
Certification
- Student President Advisory Committee of the MPH Program at Andrews University 2015-2017.
- APHA (American Public Health Association)
- ASHRA (Adventist Human Subject Research Association)
- INHC (Integrative Nutrition Health Coach Certification)
- NDARP (Nedley Depression & Anxiety Recovery Certification)
Timeline
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Self-employed
05.2019 - Current
Public Health Nutrition Intern
Spectrum Health Lakeland
05.2017 - 08.2018
Assistant Manager
Center for Disability Services, Albany, NY
10.2012 - 06.2013
Resident Counsellor II
Center for Disability Services, Albany, NY
09.2009 - 10.2012
Sales Associate
JCPenney
10.2006 - 01.2008
Peer Tutor
Schenectady County Community College
09.2004 - 01.2006
MPH - Nutrition and Wellness
Andrews University
B.S. - Nutrition Sciences
Kaplan University
B.S. - Biological Sciences & Psychology
University At Albany, NY
A.S. - Science
Schenectady County Community College