Find nutrition, exercise, mental health, and alternative medicine resources to help you meet your goals in the new year.
Happy New Year! And happy self-improvement season. At least, that’s what the new year often feels like.
If you’re setting a goal for the new year, one of the best things you can do to help you accomplish it is to work with someone who can help.
I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with many health and wellness professionals – and have even worked with some of them on a personal level. If you are looking for support for change in the new year, please review at these incredible professionals.
May your new year be healthy, happy, and filled with joy!
Nutrition Resources
Erica Golden, RDN, IFNCP
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner
Nutrition Specialty: IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Gut-Brain Axis Disorders, Disordered Eating
Erica Golden thinks of herself as a “food therapist,” empowering clients to improve their mental health, resolve digestive symptoms, and heal their relationship with food through personalized plans and evidence-based, holistic strategies that target the root cause of their symptoms. She provides compassionate, trauma-informed, and judgment-free nutrition and lifestyle counseling.
Location: 100% Virtual, Serving Colorado, California, Texas, Kansas, Michigan, Virginia, Arizona, Alaska, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Oregon.
New Resource for Registered Dietitians and health professionals: Nutrition And Mental Health: Integrative Approaches For Diet, Dysfunction And The Gut-Brain Axis – on Skelly Skills for 27.25 CE credits
Kate Gaffney, RD
Registered Dietitian
Specialty: Weight-Inclusive Nutrition Care for Neurodivergent Adults
Kate Gaffney provides 1-on-1 nutrition counseling for topics including eating disorder recovery, meal planning, and ways to meet sensory needs while eating. She uses a weight-inclusive approach, meaning instead of focusing on weight loss, together you’ll focus on how you’re eating, drinking, and feeling.
You deserve to feel more at home in your body and more at ease with food. Kate is here for nutrition guidance and encouragement along the way.
Location: Virtual in New Jersey and In-Person in Lawrence Township, New Jersey
Insurance Accepted: Aetna, BlueCross Blueshield, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna and Medicare.
Wendie Taylor, MBA, RDN
Master of Business Administration, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Nutrition Specialty: Menopause, Perimenopause
Wendie Taylor’s signature coaching program, Freedom After 40, helps women in midlife who are seeking a balance with food and harmony with their hormones.
Wendie helps women in perimenopause and menopause understand that food is a contributing factor to health, but restricting is not the answer. Her program offers a gentle approach to nutrition in midlife and is rooted in self-care.
Location: 100% Virtual with No Location Restrictions
Cindy Dallow, PhD, RD
Doctorate of Nutrition, Registered Dietitian, and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
Nutrition Specialty: Nutrition for Women in Midlife and Beyond
Dr. Cindy Dallow created the Women in Motion program with her husband, orthopedic specialist Dr. Kurt Dallow. The program is designed specifically to support the journey of women over 45. It’s built on the 3 pillars that support quality of life: Nutrition, Health, and Fitness. Together, they’ve helped hundreds of women become smarter, stronger, and heathier.
Cindy offers both group and individual nutrition counseling to women over the age of 40 via virtual group programs as well as self-study nutrition courses available.
Special Event: Power Up! A MidLife Woman’s Guide to Nutrition, Strength, and Fitness
Carrie Weitzel, RD
Registered Dietitian
Nutrition Specialty: Weight loss, Diabetes, Heart Health, Reducing Need for Medication
Carrie Weitzel provides medical nutrition therapy through her program, The MEDication Freedom Method. Over 10 visits, you’ll learn about topics tailored to you, including exercise, carbohydrates, Mediterranean and anti-inflammatory guidelines, meal planning, and much more to help you reduce your need for medication as much as realistically possible.
Whether you are on medication currently for diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol or you’re looking to avoid starting it, you’ll learn what it takes to have lifelong healthy habits that work for you and your lifestyle.
Location: 100% Virtual, Serving Colorado, Arizona, Michigan, California, and Virginia
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Cigna, UHC, and Medicare
Brittany Brake, RDN, CDCES
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Specialty: Diabetes, Weight Management, and Cardio Health
Brittany Brake helps busy adults heal their bodies with nutritious foods to confidently manage diabetes, see the number on the scale change, or simply enjoy food again.
Brittany’s unique, education-centered one-on-one nutrition coaching is customized to your needs and goals. After a thorough assessment, you’ll develop a tailored care plan centered on your health goals with regular check-ins to help hold you accountable.
When you’ve tried everything without seeing results, it’s time to make a change. You deserve to feel your best! In addition to nutrition counseling, Brittany offers grocery store tours, nutrition seminars, and recipes.
Location: In-person and Virtual, Serving Denver Metro and Colorado Springs
Kimberly Marsh, MS, RDN, LD
Master of Science in Nutrition, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian
Nutrition Specialty: Weight Management, Thyroid (Cancer, Hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s)
Kimberly Marsh believes healthy eating does not look the same for everyone. Health is not defined by a number on the scale. Your worth is not determined by a number on the scale. Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated, include lots of rules, or take over your life.
Kim’s individualizes her services for YOUR life and circumstances. She doesn’t focus on restriction. Together, you’ll focus on a healthy relationship with your body and your eating. Food is meant to be delicious and be enjoyed.
Location: 100% Virtual, Serving Colorado, Montana, and Utah
Insurance Accepted: Aetna
Tracy Yemma, MS, RD, LDN, CPT
Master of Science in Nutrition, Registered and Licensed Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer
Nutrition Specialty: Weight Loss, Diabetes, Gut Health, Cardiovascular Disease, Disordered Eating
Tracy Yemma provides nutrition consulting and exercise recommendations both virtually and in the client home. She guides her clients through reading food labels, meal planning, and recipe modifications.
If you want to get healthier and feel better, but don’t know where to begin, you are in the right place! Tracy works with individuals, groups, and couples.
Location: In-Person in Boston, MA Proper and Virtual with No Location Restrictions
Upcoming Events: In-Person weight loss class in Stoneham, MA starting Jan. 11 for 6 weeks. Contact Tracy to reserve your spot.
Amy Hager, MS, RDN, CDCES, PCHWC
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Professional Health and Wellness Coach
Nutrition Specialty: Weight Loss and Metabolism
Amy Hager helps people who are struggling with losing weight and/or managing blood sugar, cholesterol and high blood pressure by designing a personalized strategy with week to week action steps to meet longer range, health & wellness goals. Her philosophy is to create a lifestyle, not a short term diet to make the habits sustainable, realistic and achievable.
Location: Virtual for Colorado, Arizona, and Virginia; In-Person serving the Peak to Peak Mountain Region
Insurances Accepted: Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, and United
Shay Tinari, MS, RD, LDN
Master of Science in Nutrition, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor
Nutrition Specialty: Weight-Inclusive; Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Body Dissatisfaction
Shay Tinari is passionate about helping people recover from dieting to live a nourished and confident life with food and themselves. She practices from a weight inclusive lens, helping people improve their mental and physical health by focusing on health behaviors, not weight.
Her Intuitive Eating Support Group is for anyone who wants to have a healthier relationship with food, wants to improve their physical, mental, and emotional health, wants support and community from other like-minded individuals on a similar healing journey.
Location: 100% Virtual, Serving Pennsylvania, Texas, North Carolina, Delaware, Ohio, and Maryland
Melinda Benz, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Specialty: Plant-Based and Vegan Nutrition
Melinda Benz works with adults who want to shift to a more plant-rich lifestyle by adding more plant foods to their diet and moving toward eating less animal-based foods.
Her approach to nutrition counseling is a blend of coaching and education, supporting clients with exploring any obstacles or challenges in their health and wellness goals. You’ll collaborate on taking simple and practical steps towards making sustainable changes to eating habits. This can include incorporating mindful eating strategies and flexibility with daily food choices based on individual preferences and dietary needs.
Location: 100% Virtual, Serving Colorado
Learn more about virtual group nutrition classes with plant-rich vegan nutrition educational topics.
Liz Daeninck, MS, RDN
Nutritionist/Registered Dietitian & Exercise Physiologist, Health Coach
Nutrition Specialty: Weight Management, Gut Health, Nutrition Management for Weight Loss Surgery, Sports Nutrition
Imagine working with a professional health coach who identifies the best ways for YOU to improve by exploring specific factors influencing YOUR decisions around food and movement!
With her training as a clinical dietitian and exercise physiologist, Liz Daeninck understands what is important for YOUR body given YOUR specific health conditions. As an integrative health coach she identifies YOUR barriers to succeeding with weight loss or improving your diet. Together, you’ll create sustainable eating and exercise plans to move YOU closer to your health and wellness goals!
Location: In-Person Serving Downtown Denver, Virtual Serving Colorado
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, United Healthcare, UMR, Cigna and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Sarah Harper, MS, RDN, RYT-200
Master of Science in Nutrition, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Registered Yoga Teacher with 200 Hours of Training
Nutrition Specialty: Nutrition and Food Writing, Plant-Focused Recipes
Sarah Harper is the voice and creator of The Addy Bean, a flexitarian food blog filled with quick and simple plant-focused recipes.
She specializes in nutrition and food writing, creating delightful plant-focused recipes by merging my nutritional expertise and passion for cooking.
Watch for the launch of her upcoming e-book and exclusive freebies, packed with valuable content for affordable, plant-focused cooking, promoting a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle!
Location: 100% Virtual Providing Content Online
Physical Activity Resources
Rocky Mountain
Sports Club
Woman and Veteran Owned and Operated
Specialty: Yoga for Adults and Kids, Barre, Zumba, HIIT, Martial Arts, Self-Defense, and Nutrition Counseling. All Ages and All Abilities.
Rocky Mountain Sports Club offers a broad range of classes taught by a superlative slate of instructors, who are all highly trained and certified in their disciplines.
Their gym offers a unique, accepting, homegrown community. The foundational programs they offer prepare, advance, and restore their members toward optimal performance and continuing health.
Location: Broomfield, CO offering on-site classes and two locations. They also accommodate personal and corporate private training requests either at their studio or on location.
Current Promos: All New Clients: $49 for 30 days of unlimited classes; Discounted Gratitude Pass for veterans, first responders, educators, and seniors; Free Community Yoga classes 1x a month (watch the calendar for details).
Sun Breath Yoga
Registered Yoga Teacher with 200 Hours of Training
Specialty: Women Over 40, Perimenopause, PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome), Yoga for Athletes and Active People, Flexibility, Balance, SUP Yoga (Stand Up Paddleboarding)
Jessica Lucey helps people feel confident in their bodies with yoga and outdoor activities. Her private yoga sessions are highly tailored to suit your goals, interests, ability, and energy so you can create long term change. This may include asana (yoga poses), myofascial release (self-massage with props), pranayama (breathwork), mindfulness, meditation, and education that is understandable and relatable.
Jessica’s group classes are for all ability levels and include accessible modifications and options to accommodate inflexibility, create softness, or build strength. Classes are lighthearted and fun with an intention of improving your health and happiness as you transition through all of life’s stages.
Location: In-Person in Fort Collins and Loveland, CO; Virtual with No Location Restriction
Earlybird Signup for Reawaken to Nature Yoga Retreat
Use code EARLYBIRD for $100 off! (Exp 1/31/24)
Redline Athletics Westminster
All coaches hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in ESS or related fields with a multitude of certifications such as CSCS, USA I & II, PES, CES, YES, CFSC, CPT etc. All are certified CPR/AED, First Aid.
Specialty: Youth Sports Performance, Strength and Conditioning
The Redline Athletics Westminster’s message is simple: “We build better athletes”. Their professional coaches and proven programs address the overall athleticism of our members. No matter the sport, members see improvement. Their coaching staff brings a diverse background of undergraduate and advanced degrees, coaching and training certifications, as well as playing and coaching experiences.
The facility offers a professional-level training environment designed around building the complete Athlete – from training speed, agility & footwork to strength, power, & stamina. The 16,000+ square feet area includes a high intensity turf area for speed and agility training along with two batting cages, and a full basketball/volleyball court for skill development sessions and private lessons. Their recently revamped weight room includes all the latest strength equipment to maximize critical strength gains and injury prevention.
Location: Located in Westminster, CO, Serving All of North Metro Denver and Northern Colorado
Restoring Bodies Fitness & Nutrition Services
Master of Public Health, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Licensed Dietitian
Specialty: Nutritional Counseling from a Registered Dietitian; Yoga, Balance, Strength, and Cardio Classes. Aging Gracefully for Adults Over 50.
Restoring Bodies exists for one reason: to create an environment that embodies the idea that people don’t have to just age, they can Age Gracefully.
Their facility is designed to encompass an alternative way to remain vibrant, healthy, and full of life through nutrition, functional fitness, and holistic programs with class offerings designed with the older adult community in mind.
Restoring Bodies created a facility for those age 50 and older who enjoy the benefit of healthy living within their own locale and abilities. Restoring Bodies not only offers fitness classes, but also offers a holistic concept; it’s not just about fitness, it’s about quality of life.
Location: 6995 Wall Triana Hwy, Suite A, Madison, AL
New Year Package: $89 a month for three months plus one-month free meal planning app access from Peas & Hoppiness
Mental Health Resources
Kerry R. Luke, PsyD
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Specialty: Trauma, Body Image, ADHD, Executive Functioning, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA
Dr. Kerry Luke has more than 20 years of experience helping older teens and adults be their best selves. Her work is rooted in a comprehensive model of self-care, called Body Appreciation and Self-Kindness.
She uses a variety of clinical approaches, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral strategies, polyvagal theory, EMDR, and parts work, as she is Internal Family Systems informed. Additionally, Dr. Luke empowers parents to feel more confident and effective in their skills.
Dr. Luke is also a consulting psychologist with Youth Empowerment Group. They have a wonderful social-emotional learning curricula that supports the health and well-being of adolescents and teens. With award-winning photojournalist Robin Hammond, they collaborated and produced an important and timely Time magazine article and short film on teen mental health in America.
Location: In-Person in Erie, Colorado; Virtual Serving these 39 States
Jessica "Jess" Marcy, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified
Specialty: Grief and Loss, Life Transitions,
Jess Marcy listens to and cares deeply about her clients. She offers extended visit times to build a relationship and find the best approach for you, unlike the short and often impersonal visits in many psychiatry practices.
Her background in home hospice and her own experience with personal loss have equipped her to help clients move through grief. She understands that “loss” extends beyond the death of a loved one or beloved pet. Jess walks with her clients through changes in relationships, jobs, health, and many other unrecognized “loss” events, because unprocessed grief can cause turmoil in all areas of our life.
Jess provides psychiatric assessments and diagnosis for individual adults; individualized, evidence-based treatment planning and therapy; and medication when appropriate.
Location: Virtual Serving All of Colorado; In-Person in Northern Colorado, Offering Clinic, In-Home, and Outdoor Visits
If cost is an issue, please reach out to learn about Jess’s sliding scale fees.
Emily Glenn, RN, NC-BC
Registered Nurse, Nurse Coach – Board Certified
Specialty: Transformational Wellness Coaching, Adventure Coaching
Emily Glenn creates life changing, adventure-rich transformational experiences, calling you forward into your truest self and power.
Wellness Coaching gives deep meaning and life purpose by offering holistic support in a self-development experience. By using authentic deep self-inquiry and embracing the growth mindset, Wellness Coaching helps you have lasting lifestyle changes that grow the mind, body and spirit.
Emily offers one-on-one, group, and team coaching; speaking and workshops for teams; and adventure day and weekend trips.
Location: In-Person Serving the Fort Collins, CO Area; Virtual
Call 970.631.7616 to Book an Upcoming Event:
- Goals and Vision Board Workshops January 20th or 27th, in-person
- Healing Within Your Career for Nurses- virtual 3-month group coaching starting mid January 2024
- Colorado Treehouse and Snowshoe weekend adventure- Feb 9-11, 2024 in Colorado
- Women’s backpacking trip late summer 2024
Christina Reese
Life Coach, Healer, & Author
Specialty: Guided Journals & Planners
Strive Wellness is not just about creating journals; they’re on a mission to make transforming your life feel doable. Massive change doesn’t always mean taking massive action. Sometimes it is more important to slow down and take it one small step at a time. They understand the profound potential of journaling. It’s a practice that can unlock new perspectives, foster self-awareness, and guide you through transformative experiences. Their journals are your companions on this profound journey of self-discovery and personal growth.
They acknowledge that journaling isn’t easy for everyone. That’s why they’ve designed their journals to lead you through the process, offering guidance, structure, and inspiration every step of the way. Strive Wellness is here to make your journaling journey as smooth and impactful as possible.
Location: Journals Shipped Globally
Guided Planners launch in January! Discount already applied.
Elena Dauenhauer
Master Certified Health Coach, Exercise Physiologist, Author
Specialty: Health and Wellness Coach for Moms
Elena helps moms create personalized self-care routines for healthy aging and sustaining energy, allowing them to feel great while managing their dynamic households and busy lives. Through a practical and mindful approach, she empowers moms to cultivate healthy habits for balanced well-being and active participation in life.
Elena offers flexible coaching packages spanning 4, 8, and 12 weeks to accommodate individual needs. Additionally, she provides specialized group classes dedicated to healthy aging and nurturing healthy families, ensuring a comprehensive approach to well-being for mothers in every stage of motherhood.
Location: In-Person Serving the Northern Colorado Area; Virtually with No Location Restriction
Alternative Medicine Resources
Holland Bellamy, LAc
Licensed Acupuncturist, Diplomate of Acupuncture
Specialty: Electro-Acupuncture Medicine for pain management and more
Holland Bellamy offers effective pain management and solutions to musculoskeletal disorders like Carpal Tunnel and fibromyalgia. His personalized approach extends to addressing mental heath and stress related conditions like anxiety and depression, and digestive concerns for comprehensive wellbeing. His tailored acupuncture treatments integrate Eastern and Western perspectives, fostering balance and health.
Location: Greeley, Colorado
Upcoming Events: Powerlifting Competition at NoCo Fitness on January 20, 2024
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Dr. Jo Nell Cool, ND, DC, Webster Certified, CACCP
Naturopathic Doctor, Doctor of Chiropractic, Webster Certified – Pregnancy Based Care, Certified for Advanced Chiropractic Pediatric Care
Specialty: Naturopathic Medicine, Chiropractic Care
Dr. Jo Nell Cool treats healthcare as a sacred practice rather than a business transaction; together we are a team. She meets people where they are, in whatever situation they find themselves.
You’ll work together using all of Dr. Cool’s tools and training along with your experience and expertise on yourself to find the best solution for you and your needs right now.
Location: Office in Old Town, Fort Collins, CO; Virtually Serving All of Colorado
Book Now: $375 for a new patient intake with a tea chat, history, exam, and written plan.
Follow us on social media to find out about our upcoming sacred circles hosted at the office.