Keniece Ford-El
Oakland,CA
Summary
Health and Wellness Coach with over ten years of experience assessing nutrition and advising clients on behavioral and lifestyle changes based on health conditions and goals. Personable professional involved with the healthcare community and promoting education on healthy lifestyles to improve public health. Tailored healthcare and wellness plans based on patient needs and limitations to achieve outstanding results. A diverse work history with a wealth of experience in the wellness industry. A passion for promoting healthy lifestyles and empowering individuals to achieve their goals with a proven track record of success in creating and implementing wellness programs, delivering engaging educational materials, and coaching individuals toward their highest potential.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Wellness Director
Healing The Whole Person
07.2021 - Current
- Developed and implements comprehensive integrative wellness programs to promote healthy lifestyles.
- Collaborated with health and wellness professionals to curate and service events, seminars, and workshops on topics such as acupuncture, Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, and Ital nutrition.
- Executed two community pop-ups per month for education and outreach reaching 100 or more people per month.
- Conducted assessments and surveys to determine interest within SF community for holistic wellness programs, education, or services.
- Cultivated and sustains positive relationships with community members, businesses, and vendors by attending community events in hopes of building trust and rapport.
Wellness Coach
Kushite Organic Kitchen
08.2020 - Current
- Coached participants on nutrition to help reach wellness goals.
- Educated clients about long-term health benefits of balanced diets to counter metabolic syndrome, fatigue, and endocrine dysfunctions.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to incorporate multiple aspects of clients' health into wellness plans.
- Developed care plans and agendas for clients based on individual health concerns and advised on specific diet and exercise plans.
- Offered Ital, vegan culturally relevant education to over 50 clients and their families.
Health and Wellness Blogger
Blavity
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Created 6 months of original integrative wellness articles for online publication called Blavity.
- Articles covered all topics like spirituality, mental health, food sources, and feminine wellness.
- Maintained aesthetics of blog through images and troubleshooting issues.
- Researched creative topics to write, edit and create layouts for new articles and features on weekly basis, multiple times per week.
- Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
Health and Wellness Coach
The Wellness Room
03.2015 - 02.2020
- Provided comprehensive and empowering health coaching programs so members remain motivated to attain personal health and fitness goals.
- Supported implementation of patient health plans, weight loss programs, and personalized fitness and exercise programs.
- Monitored health trends and data to identify health concerns and develop related health education initiatives.
- Taught monthly health education classes for community workers and members of public.
- Designed and conducted health education surveys to assess health needs and risk factors within communities.
- Coached 25 clients by developing health goals and action plans.
- Created pamphlets, videos, and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
- Recorded health data by asking clients to complete self-assessments.
Education
Master of Science - Chinese Medicine And Herbology
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
San Francisco, CA05.2021
Master of Arts - Integrative Health Studies
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
California Institute of Integral Studies
San Francisco, CA05.2012
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Active/Compassionate Listening
- Health Promotion
- Medication/Herb Side Effect Knowledge
- Expansive Knowledge of Integrative Modalities
- Wellness Curator
- Health Education
- Health Promotion
- Healthy Eating
- Curriculum Design/Facilitator
- Individual and Group Coaching
- Self Starter
Certification
Integrative Wellness Coaching
Western Herbal Studies
Non -Violent Communication
Sound Healing
Reiki
Massage
Timeline
Wellness Director
Healing The Whole Person
07.2021 - Current
Wellness Coach
Kushite Organic Kitchen
08.2020 - Current
Health and Wellness Blogger
Blavity
02.2016 - 08.2016
Health and Wellness Coach
The Wellness Room
03.2015 - 02.2020
Master of Science - Chinese Medicine And Herbology
American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Master of Arts - Integrative Health Studies
California Institute of Integral Studies
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
California Institute of Integral Studies
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