Today we’d like to introduce you to Krisler Bailey.
Hi Krisler, 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 backstories with our readers.
Gosh, there’s so much to say…
Health Coaching with Krisler was birthed from personal experience, training, and a desire for advocacy & change.
Years ago, I was working hard to keep my head above water. I believed the lie that as a working mom, I would always be tired. Survival is just how it is. I ate poorly, wasted lots of money, hardly exercised, experienced terrible mood swings, and so much more. That was my “normal.” No one told me it could be better.
I finally took a small step towards healthier living by taking supplements. It only took a couple of months to realize I felt better. This fueled the desire to learn why. As I asked more questions, I couldn’t believe the amount of information available that few people were talking about. This also coincided with me leaving my full-time teaching job and wondering, “What’s next?”
After befriending a functional medicine doctor and learning she uses certified health coaches in her practice, I knew this was it. I didn’t just want to be any health coach. I wanted to be trained, knowledgeable in various areas of health & wellness AND coaching. That coupled with my years of personal and professional experience, highlighted the need to support people as they modify their lifestyle.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Smooth? No way!
One struggle was training. The program I chose was fantastic and a lot of work. Being a wife, mom, and professor is already crazy enough. Adding student of an online program for a year was even more nuts. I don’t do things halfway, so I had to learn to enlist my family for help as well as give myself grace when I couldn’t do it all.
Another struggle was figuring out in which direction I would go after completing my certification. Health coaches can work in corporations, doctors’ offices, or non-profits. They can also work independently, running their own business. That’s ultimately what I chose. Starting a business comes with a great deal of challenges. It was a whole learning curve I am still navigating.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Simply, I help you determine which modifiable lifestyle factor(s) you’d like to change to optimize your health. Together we customize a plan that moves you in the direction of your goal. I also provide resources and accountability.
I have two groups that I love to support. First, moms have a special place in my heart. When I support a mom, I do so from a place of empathy. I know what it’s like to be overwhelmed, not knowing what to do or where to start. When a mama improves, her family and community benefit.
The second group I have a burden for is high school upperclassmen and early college students. In the U.S. we are, unfortunately, so focused on academics we do not properly prepare young people for transitions from high school to college (or other next steps). This leads to an inability to live independently and a struggle with all aspects of health – physical, mental, social.
Something I am proud of is my YouTube Channel. A key part, called Coach Krisler’s Convos, gives a voice to those who have used functional medicine in their health journey. It isn’t “produced.” It is an unscripted conversation between me and my guests that gives viewers a window into what functional medicine is and who it helps. Every conversation is unique, just like the guest and their journey.
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
Don’t wait to start. You’re going to want it to be perfect. It won’t be. You’ll adjust along the way. If it’s perfect when you start, you waited too long.
As a matter of fact, my business has gone through several adjustments and updates. Soon I will roll out some additional perks to better serve my clients. Those on my VIP list will learn about it first!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://health-coaching-with-krisler.mailchimpsites.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachkrisler/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunctionalMedHealthCoach/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisler-bailey/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthcoachingkrisler
