MN Women's Care Provider Profile
Loretta Alexander,
Certified Health Coach, NBC-HWC
As a functional medicine health and wellness coach, Loretta utilizes evidence-based coaching modalities to support, encourage, and guide patients on their health and wellness journeys. By entering into an honoring, patient focused, collaborative relationship with them, she helps patients implement personalized plans that feel both achievable and sustainable, incorporating their provider's care plan and lifestyle medicine principles. This is always led by the patient's wellness vision for their life and in alignment with their values and goals.
Loretta has worked with patients to create and implement plans for healthy aging and illness prevention, as well as for those facing a wide range of chronic and sometimes complex health issues. These include cancer, lifelong rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmunity, pre and Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, weight and hormonal balance, gut issues and mental health. Loretta has also worked as a patient advocate, helping patients navigate the healthcare system to get the care they need.
In her own words:
"I am in awe of the ability of our bodies and minds to heal when we give them what they need. I continue to be inspired by the health and life transformations I have witnessed, and those I've experienced myself. Functional medicine provides the framework. Relationship provides the context.
The healer lives within each one of us. It is my privilege and passion to partner with women to support them in reaching their wellness goals and return to thriving. When women thrive, families thrive and communities thrive. This is how we begin to change the world."
In her spare time:
Loretta likes to travel, garden, hike, read, develop recipes, and be creative. Loretta is always up for an adventure. Most of all she likes to spend time with family and friends doing just about anything.
Certifications:
Loretta is board certified as a health and wellness coach and holds certifications in functional medicine health coaching, holistic health coaching and women centered coaching. She is board certified by the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC).
NBC-HWC (National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach)
FMCHC (Functional Medicine Certified Health and Wellness Coach)
CHWC (Certified Holisitic Wellness Coach)
CWCC (Certified Woman Centered Coach)
