Jennifer Lima

I am so happy to meet you! I began my own health and wellness journey in 2010 after years of feeling awful. I have struggled with my weight most of my life, plus anxiety, overwhelming stress and fatigue. A lot of days felt like an uphill battle and there are days that still do, but now I have the tools to make each day count. Wellness is not just sleep, drinking enough water, and exercise. It is also finding joy in life even when things are hard, creating work/life balance and financial stability, and facing hidden issues you may not even be aware are affecting your daily life. There is no magic bullet, or one size fits all remedy. Wellness is a very personal journey and only you can choose the best path.

As a Coach, I am a real person, who can hold space for you on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and finding your way to creating a beautiful, abundant life. I will help you find the best path for reaching your goals, on your terms. I will meet you where you are with no judgment or unsolicited opinions. In the last year, I stepped back the world of Clinical Research to focus completely on finding what really matters to me - living an authentic life, connecting to the earth through plants, becoming a steward of nearly forgotten plant-based wellness, and becoming a teacher and guide for those who wish to be their best selves and thrive in their daily lives. During this sabbatical, I rediscovered my passion for research and collaboration to do the work needed to help science make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients. 

 I am the proud mama on one adult daughter, two cats and a Husky.

Credentials:
Certified Professional Health Coach: Institute for Integrative Nutrition Health Coach training program, 2017
IIN Intensive Coaching Practicum, 2023, IIN Emotional Eating, 2018
Motivational Interviewing, 2019
Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) for Substance Use Disorders, 2018
Herbalism Courses from Rosemary Gladstar, Twin Star and Flower Power.
Aromatherapy I, Wisdom of the Earth, 2024
Connecticut Master Gardener program, 2024

I am always learning and assimilating new knowledge and skills into how I can best serve my clients and myself on our journeys to being our best selves.