Wellness Coach, Speaker, Author
Sacramento, California Area
- Current
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- Owner, Wellness Coach at Integrative Wellness Works (Sole Proprietorship)
- Past
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- Healthy Now Program Director at South Yuba Club
- HHLC Coordinator & Co-teacher of HH Internship class at Institute for Holistic Healing Studies, San Francisco State University
- Enrollment Counselor at World School of Massage
- Wellness Educator at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
- Massage Therapist & Spa Desk Coordinator at Meadowood Resort & Spa
- Education
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- John F. Kennedy University
- John F. Kennedy University
- Bauman College
- Calistoga School of Massage Therapy
- California State University-Chico
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Vanessa Smith’s Summary
Wellness Coach who believes health is the foundation of success, rather than one aspect of our lives. My mission and passion is to educate, inspire, and empower people to live healthy, successful, and fulfilling lives.
Professional experience includes speaking, writing, resource development, leadership training, life coaching and health education. My specialty is in the combination of health, intuition, and coaching so you can truly let your life bloom.
GOALS:
• To offer an Integrative Wellness Works coaching certificate program specializing in the combination of holistic health education, intuition development, and life coaching.
• Create a non-profit empowering young girls to be leaders and find their unique voice through health, intuition, and coaching.
• Bestselling author of several books and programs on health, coaching, and intuition
• Have wildly successful group coaching programs
HOW I USE MY EXPERTISE:
• Help you establish a foundation of health to increase your quality of life, your ability to think clearly, and your effectiveness at what you do.
• Develop and trust your intuition so you can make the best choice for your regardless of the circumstance.
• Use life coaching to help you learn how to create change you desire and flow with the changes that life brings.
ALSO PASSIONATE ABOUT:
• Supporting local farmers and keeping the integrity of our food systems organic.
• Just about all things green, eco, sustainable
• Clean water and access to it
Vanessa Smith’s Specialties:
• Building leadership qualities and potential
• Developing curriculum for personal and professional growth
• Communication expertise (verbal and written) specifically related to health, coaching, the process of change, intuition, and relationship dynamics
Vanessa Smith’s Experience
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Owner, Wellness Coach
Integrative Wellness Works (Sole Proprietorship)
(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 2003 — Present (6 years 11 months)
Helping individuals and groups to lead healthy, successful, and fulfilling lives through:
• Writing
• Coaching
• Workshops and retreats
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Healthy Now Program Director
South Yuba Club
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
August 2007 — March 2008 (8 months)
Better health, fitness, and weight loss program. Research, develop and implement the program content. Also responsible for creating and implementing coach training. Give numerous presentations on health, weight loss, and fulfillment.
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HHLC Coordinator & Co-teacher of HH Internship class
Institute for Holistic Healing Studies, San Francisco State University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2006 — May 2007 (9 months)
• As co-teacher of the Holistic Health Internship class, created coach training materials, class agendas, and facilitated group activities.
• Outreach and networking with groups within the SFSU and larger SF community.
• Community development through event coordination and promotion, including the Ghandi-King Season of Nonviolence.
• Operations, administration, and resource development of the Holistic Health Learning Center. -
Enrollment Counselor
World School of Massage
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 2005 — January 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Enroll and register prospective students for various massage and holistic health classes.
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Wellness Educator
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
November 2002 — June 2004 (1 year 8 months)
Educated customers on conventional and alternative health care products, including homeopathy, vitamins, and herbs as well as body care products.
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Massage Therapist & Spa Desk Coordinator
Meadowood Resort & Spa
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
December 2000 — November 2002 (2 years )
Provide spa treatments and massages for guests of this world class resort.
Vanessa Smith’s Education
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John F. Kennedy University
MA , Holistic Health Education , 2003 — 2006
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John F. Kennedy University
Certificate , Life Coaching , 2003 — 2004
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Bauman College
Certificate , Diet Counselor , 2002 — 2002
Learned how to use whole, organic, local, seasonal foods to restore health and heal the body.
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Calistoga School of Massage Therapy
Certificate , Massage Therapy , 2001 — 2001
Specializing in Anatomy & Physiology and Swedish Massage
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California State University-Chico
BA , Liberal Studies, Child Development , 1996 — 2000
• Volunteered at Community Action Volunteers in Education
- Elementary School Environmental Program
- Teachers Aide
- Big Sister
• Writer for the Dimensions section of the CSU, Chico newspaper
• Volunteer at the Women's Center
Additional Information
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Vanessa Smith’s Interests:
Leadership development, holistic health, sustainability, fitness, outdoors, enjoying life, inspiring others
Vanessa Smith’s Groups:
Project Bridge, Laney College, Oakland, CA
Volunteer as the local health expert, teaching classes on holistic approaches to stress management and nutrition through whole foods.
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Green
Vanessa Smith’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
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- business deals
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