ABOUT Jacqueline
I'm a Nurse Practitioner and Health Coach specializing in Lifestyle Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and weight loss for those who are ready to finally PRIORITIZE their health and wellness and return to feeling AMAZING again!
Oh, I also bake and decorate sugar cookies! Â
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I have a true passion for health and wellness and guiding others in their health journey. We all want to FEEL BETTER, HAVE MORE ENERGY, LOOK BETTER, AND HAVE MORE CONFIDENCE! Isn’t this the real life struggle?! How did we even get here anyway? I can tell you. It’s called LIFE. It happens. The important thing is we recognize when it's time to get back on track. Not just for ourselves, but for the families we care for. You ever find yourself more angry, impatient, and full of negativity? Taking care of your mind and body will transform you back to YOU. I feel it, and I have been there. And let me tell you, it is TRANSFORMATIONAL on the other side.
 What about the cookies you ask?
Another big part of my journey has been finding a creative outlet for myself. When my husband’s job became more demanding, I started working a little less and wanted something that was just for me…. something I truly enjoyed. That’s when I fell in love with baking and decorating sugar cookies. What started as a simple hobby turned into five years of practicing, creating, and learning new techniques. Now, just like with health coaching, I naturally want to share what I’ve learned with others. My virtual sugar cookie decorating courses give you a fun, creative way to slow down, focus on something beautiful, and surprise yourself with what you can create. Whether we’re working together on your health, your creativity, or both, my goal is the same: to help you feel more like yourself again and enjoy the climb up your own mountain.
It All Started When.......
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I became a mom. The single most important role of my life. The one that I was truly made for and the one that will always be my number 1 priority. Well, also along with being the amazing wife that I am (ha!). In the hustle of life-the juggle of kiddos, work, sports, family, etc…the list goes on. I realized quickly I was losing myself a little in the process. I was loving all the time with my babies and at the same time feeling overwhelmed, guilty, crabby, and impatient. I would lose myself 100 times again if it meant I am doing the best thing for my family.Â
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But Then Everything Changed...
Kids grow up (que the tears) and responsibilities shift. I found myself slowly being able to incorporate a little time for me. I realized when I cut out a small portion of my day to exercise, meal prep or just spend a little time to myself, it made a huge difference in my day. I started to feel better and have more energy. I wasn’t as short or impatient with my responses. The more and more this continued, it only got better. I focused very heavily on improving my own health and wellness and created this fierce passion to help others feel what it’s like on the other side. I felt the NEED to share this with others and needed to learn what it takes to teach people the RIGHT way. This led to my Lifestyle and Obesity Certifications. My primary focus in clinic is on counseling people in the clinic on health and wellness. Modern healthcare restraints such as insurance and time caps have pushed me to go even further. How can I possibly have enough time to share all this valuable information I have to the people who need it??
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 Now I'm able to bring my knowledge directly to you
This. This is how I am going to find the time to bring such valuable and transformational information to you without time restraints or jumping through insurance loop holes. I’m going to do it MYSELF. I truly felt a commitment to share the information I filled my brain with after all of my additional education. I spend so much time on telling people what they “need” to do, not how to do it. I have the tools and education needed to help people with what they struggle with the most, their health. Sure, I can’t prevent every disease by giving nutrition, exercise, and healthy lifestyle advice, but for most of them I can sure try. Who doesn’t want to improve their health? Life can swallow your sanity if you let it. You may feel overwhelmed, unappreciated, or lost your sense of self, but DO NOT forget who you are. You were put on this earth with your own unique purpose. Sometimes, you just need someone to remind you. You can count on me.
Of course, I also had to share what I’ve learned while building a hobby that makes me happy.
Baking and decorating sugar cookies became a creative outlet for me. Over the past five years, I’ve spent countless hours learning techniques, practicing designs, and turning simple ingredients into something beautiful. Now, I’m excited to share that part of my journey with you through my virtual sugar cookie decorating courses. It’s a space where you can slow down, have fun, and maybe even surprise yourself with what you’re capable of creating.
I like to read
Well, if you count audiobooks as reading?
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I like to bake
I have my own cookie business making sugar cookies with fancy royal icing designs.
I love being outside
Nature is food for the soul! I get outside as much as I can everyday.
I'm a big fan of kids movies
I sometimes listen to a Disney soundtrack while cleaning.