Today we’d like to introduce you to Gail Turner-Cooper
Hi Gail, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
I worked as an Executive Vice President at a national marketing company when I realized I needed to follow a greater calling. What started for me as an interest in wellness quickly turned into a passion for helping others. Just like anyone else, I was not raised with the healthiest options in mind, but I began making better choices to keep my mind, body, and heart in balance. I soon realized I could help others experience that kind of transformation. I was the “go-to” person for all of my friends and coworkers’ health questions. I decided that to make a big impact, I needed to put full attention to developing my health coaching practice, and voila Align Health Coaching was born.
My passion for wellness developed over my lifetime. Two forces fuel my drive. My daughter has Asperger’s. We discovered that she thrives on a very specific diet. We have taken a deep dive into the world of special needs nutrition. The second is my journey. I was a kid who grew up drinking Diet Pepsi and eating pop tarts. I suffered from horrible digestion issues and sought doctors’ advice. None of their solutions worked. I started experimenting with a variety of diets such as vegan, vegetarian, high meat protein, and no sugar. I settled on one that works for my individual needs. After applying what I learned, my digestion issues are resolved.
I approach everything with optimism and mindfulness. Health starts with the choices we make, and when we are making mindful choices to bring ourselves joy, the pieces can start falling into place. With a balance of food, exercise, and stress management techniques, you can start living your healthiest, happiest life.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Smooth is not a term that I would use to describe my journey in building my business in the beginning. However, my journey has been quite fulfilling. It has taken a lot of work and dedication. Every year, I have realized strong growth, and I am very pleased with my success so far. One of the struggles/hurdles in the beginning was finding my ideal client and how to reach them. Thankfully, that challenge did not last long. With dedication to building my company, I have found that most of my business is now coming from referrals.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
At Align Health Coaching, we guide and inspire clients to adopt healthier habits by making small, sustainable changes to their diets, stress management techniques, and lifestyles. Taking time to understand you, your lifestyle, and your personal wellness goals are the most important steps to a successful change. Knowing where you are and where you want to go will help us discover the very best modifications for you – the changes that will create long-term success and wellness. Working with an Align health coach means you are teaming up with a guide, a mentor, and an accountability partner who will empower you to take responsibility for your health. Health coaches focus on teaching and supporting clients to become self-sufficient by observing their unique responses to lifestyle adjustments and choosing health-promoting behaviors that work for them. Each person is different – you have unique concerns, obstacles, physiology, and goals – and your program needs to be as unique as you are.
We start with you—your goals, your lifestyle, your needs. You’re unique. When it comes to taking control of your health, you deserve a custom-tailored plan. Your Align coach will be by your side to guide and support you without criticism or judgment.
To be aligned, you have to be supported. That’s why we’re here. We meet you where you are and walk alongside you as you take the steps towards where you’re going. Transformations happen when lifestyle adjustments are healthy, positive, realistic, and achievable. A better, more aligned lifestyle is possible for everyone.
I am also a Reiki Master. Reiki is an energy healing practice that works holistically to relieve pain and stress, help you relax, and improve your overall well-being. Based on the idea that life force energy flows through all of us, Reiki works to rebalance us. Reiki treats your whole self, including your body, emotions, mind, and spirit.
The word “Reiki” means universal life energy. REI (Ray) is All-Knowing Spiritual Consciousness. KI (Kee) is Life Force Energy. Reiki is not a religious belief or dogma. Instead, everyone can benefit from this natural form of energy healing.
What are your plans for the future?
Align Health Coaching aims to expand its impact by offering a wider range of personalized wellness programs tailored to individuals’ unique needs. The plan is to incorporate more holistic approaches, integrating mental, physical, and emotional health strategies. As part of the future vision, Align Health Coaching also looks to offer virtual workshops, group coaching, and partnerships with healthcare professionals to create a more accessible and supportive community for overall well-being. The goal is to empower more individuals to achieve lasting health transformations through sustainable practices.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://alignhealthcoaching.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alignhealthcoaching/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlignHealthCoach/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp5rLabHCRotIeqwRN-9kQQ
Image Credits
Liz Stubbs