Debunking the Top 5 Myths About Hiring an Online Health Coach
And why your next breakthrough might come from a somatic, trauma-informed approach
Curious if working with a trauma-informed online coach could finally get you unstuck? Book your free 30-minute consult here and let’s talk about your goals, your stress, and what’s really been holding you back.
Let’s be real: when your body feels off and nothing seems to stick—no plan, no diet, no habit—it’s not for lack of trying. It’s because most advice skips over what’s actually keeping you stuck.
And unfortunately, a lot of myths about online coaching are keeping smart, self-aware women from getting the support they really need.
So let’s set the record straight. Whether you’re navigating insulin resistance, emotional eating, or burnout from pushing too hard for too long, here’s what you really need to know about working with a trauma-informed coach online.
Myth 1: Online health coaches aren't as qualified as in-person coaches.
Truth: Many online coaches bring more to the table, especially when it comes to mindset and trauma-informed support.
I’ve been in medicine since 1996. I’ve worked with thousands of patients and clients, and I’ve trained in everything from nutrition and coaching to Brainspotting. The real difference? I use every tool in my toolbox to help you actually change, not just think about changing.
A qualified online coach isn’t just certified. They’re experienced in working with the emotional, neurological, and behavioral patterns that hold women back… even when they “know what to do.”
Myth 2: Online coaching isn’t as effective as in-person sessions.
Truth: The nervous system doesn’t care if we’re sitting in the same room—it cares if you feel safe, seen, and supported.
In fact, most of my clients say virtual sessions help them open up faster. They’re in their own home, in their comfiest clothes, without the pressure of an office or a waiting room. That matters! Especially when we’re working with emotional patterns like binge eating, shame, or chronic overwhelm.
Breakthroughs don’t require a clinic. They require connection. And the right tools.
Myth 3: Online coaches just hand out cookie-cutter plans.
Truth: You are not a template. And your healing plan shouldn’t be either.
You don’t need another app tracking your steps. You need someone who understands your body and your backstory—who can help you spot the subconscious blocks and stuck survival patterns that keep sabotaging your best intentions.
I combine trauma-informed coaching with Brainspotting, somatic work, and strategy. That means we can clear the landmines and build a plan you can actually follow.
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Myth 4: Online coaching is too expensive.
Truth: Staying stuck is way more expensive.
What’s the cost of another year feeling exhausted, discouraged, or disconnected from your body?
I offer flexible session packages, a free consultation to start, and referrals that can earn you free sessions. But beyond the dollars, it’s about results. Coaching isn’t about handing over a plan. It’s about building the emotional regulation, nervous system safety, and mindset needed to stick with the plan that works for you.
This is how we shift out of survival mode and into sustainable progress.
Myth 5: Online health coaches are just for people who are already motivated.
Truth: My best clients start from a place of burnout, shame, or fear that they’re the problem.
They’re not. You’re not.
You’re not broken. You’re blocked. And when we clear the block—whether it’s trauma, guilt, or a subconscious belief that you don’t deserve success—everything shifts.
This work is for the woman who:
Can’t stop emotional eating even though she “knows better”
Feels like her body is working against her
Is tired of trying to “mindset” her way through resistance
If that’s you, you’re not too far gone. You’re right on time.
Let’s Bring It All Together
You don’t need more discipline.
You need nervous system safety, emotional clarity, and a coach who can guide you through the deeper work your body’s been craving.
When we combine strategy with somatic healing—when we get your body and brain on the same team—that’s when true momentum begins.
Ready to shift your energy, your clarity, and your mindset from the inside out?
