Hello
My name is Maria Gray
Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself. I am a dedicated Certified Health and Life Coach and Certified Aromatherapist. I specialize in guiding families and adults concerned about weight management, chronic disease prevention, and stress to embrace a healthy lifestyle mindset and prioritize proper nutrition, movement, and stress management so they can attain optimal health, restore vitality, and feel renewed. My goal as a coach is to create awareness about the different dimensions of wellness and make healthy living simple, fun, and sustainable.
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My
Experience
As a former Master Trainer of the Stanford Diabetes and Chronic Disease Self-Management programs, I facilitated over 40 workshops and capacity trainings to more than 600 participants and peer-leaders on how to implement lifestyle changes and achieve goals to better manage chronic illness and prevent complications. In my current role as Community Wellness Case Manager at the non-profit primary care medical clinic where I work part-time, I have guided over 300 families on how to move forward and access community resources amidst extremely complex and challenging health conditions and life circumstances.
Earlier in my career, I earned a law degree while living abroad and later attained a Master of Business Administration in Texas. Life circumstances and my passion for wellness led to a career in community health. Although I am a lifelong learner, I value most what I have learned outside of the classroom as a professional, volunteer, mother, wife, and daughter. This experiential learning is the catalyst for change and transformation in my own life. In 2019, I committed myself to living with balance and made significant life changes that allowed me to recover from burnout. This renewed focus and energy later led me to become a Certified Health Coach, Master Certified Life Coach, Certified Aromatherapist, and Aromatherapy Teacher. I lost 20 pounds and improved my health through better nutrition, movement, lifestyle, and aromatherapy. In November 2023, I created Essential Health and Life Coaching to live a purpose-centered life and share what I have learned about holistic wellness.
My
Career
My
Mission
My coaching philosophy comes from a heart and life dedicated to service of others. I meet everyone where they are in their wellness journey with respect, empathy, and integrity. I support and guide each client with evidence-based information and effective coaching techniques so they can prioritize their goals and move forward with confidence. I follow the code of ethics, core values, and evidence-informed practices of respected organizations including the International Coaching Federation (ICF), American Council on Exercise (ACE) / Dr. Sears Wellness Institute, Certified Life Coaching Institute, Aromahead Institute, and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. I am an active member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy, and the Alliance of International Aromatherapists. I enjoy nature, walking, reading, and quality time with family and friends.
Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
"To Whom It May Concern,
I would like to introduce and recommend Maria Gray who is a Health Coach certified by the Dr. Sears Wellness Institute. Having completed the rigorous Health Coach training program and certification exams through the Institute, I am confident in her ability to effectively lead others to better health with the Dr. Sears LEAN Start and Prime-Time Health programs. "