Health coaching
Better together
Work one-on-one with an on-site health coach for a little extra help in living well and being well!
Health coaches are trained to help you achieve your personal health and wellness goals. They can assist you in making positive changes in your life that you may have found challenging to do on your own:
- Manage your diabetes, high blood pressure or other chronic health conditions
- Develop an individual health plan
- Better understand the role of eating right in managing health conditions
- Quit smoking
- Achieve your fitness goals
- Learn stress management skills
Schedule an appointment, today.
Meet the coaches
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Paola Aldana-Reyes, RDN, LDN, CLC, CFT, is a registered dietician with a Bachelor of Science in nutrition and food science. She is also a certified personal and group fitness trainer, diabetic educator, and lactation counselor. Paola has worked with individuals and groups, in a variety of settings, to help them achieve their health goals. She has a passion for cooking healthy, and delicious foods, that promote health and wellbeing, and sharing that knowledge with others.
Paola also speaks fluent Spanish. Paola tambien habla español. Email gachealthcoaches@anthem.com to schedule an appointment.
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Amanda Joswick, MPH, CHES, is a certified health education specialist, and personal trainer. She holds a bachelor of science in exercise science and a master’s degree in public health, health promotion. She has a passion for helping individuals reach their health and wellness goals by educating, motivating and guiding them in the right direction to be successful.
Amanda is ready to guide you to better health, and well-being, in all aspects of your life. Email gachealthcoaches@anthem.com to schedule an appointment.
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Jared McNealy is a certified Exercise Physiologist, and has worked in the Health and Safety field for 15 years. His expertise includes developing, implementing, and overseeing programs that promote healthy and safe practices, providing safety training, and working with individuals to help them reach their wellness goals. He has a knack for being able to relate to others, and truly understand their needs. Jared has participated with various projects such as the Bike MS, Heart Walk, and Push-ups for Parkinson's.
Jared believes helping others is truly his gift, and looks forward to helping the employees of Gulfstream. Email gachealthcoaches@anthem.com to schedule an appointment.
Brian Ball is a registered dietician with a passion for health and wellness. He holds a Bachelor of Science in dietetics and institutional administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration.
Brian has an extensive background in nutrition, weight management coaching, teaching, and sports nutrition. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors - running, hiking, biking, and swimming - along with cooking and watching movies.
Although Brian physically divides his time between the Dallas and Ft. Worth facilities, he also provides virtual coaching to sites without an on-site health coach. Email gachealthcoaches@anthem.com to schedule an appointment.
Nicole Fannin is an ACE certified fitness instructor with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in holistic nutrition. She has worked with various aspects of wellness for all ages, including lifestyle programming and mindful movement. Nicole has experience as a personal trainer and has advanced her knowledge on pathophysiology, gut health, the mind-body connection, behavioral health, and other current health topics.
Nicole provides on-site coaching for all Appleton employees, whether enrolled in a Gulfstream medical plan or not. Email gachealthcoaches@anthem.com to schedule an appointment.
