Thrive & Live
your best life!
At Blue Star Health Coaching, I want to be part of the solution
by inspiring you to take charge of your health and happiness.
The focus is on creating a sustainable lifestyle and dietary changes of your own choosing.
Through self-discovery, Blue Star Health Coaching can guide you to your desired level of health and wellness.
I can also support the work of your doctor or other licensed health professionals by providing the necessary strategies, tools, and guidance to help you reach your goals.
WHY IT MATTERS
Despite the abundance of quality food in the industrialized world, people are getting sicker, obesity prevalence in the US is now over 40%, and obesity-related diseases are at epidemic proportions.
Experts still suggest eating less and exercising more, to no avail. Eating highly processed food, lifestyle choices, and misinformation are significant barriers to optimum wellness. There is an overwhelming amount of information and advice. Knowledge is needed to synthesize and break this down into simple, actionable steps.
Your needs and circumstances are unique.
About
I am Debra Banville, Ph.D., an Integrative Nutrition Coach with over 20 years of biomedical research experience that I used to heal myself.
After much trial and error, I reversed my type 2 diabetes through diet and lifestyle changes. I now offer personalized Health Coaching to help you create a solid foundation for your health and wellness through self-discovery. It is not a quick fix but about sustainable lifestyle change where YOU are in the driver's seat.
Making a behavioral change is rarely a simple or quick process.
Forming new habits can take three to six months. As your health coach and guide, I will help you to assess your readiness to change, anticipate and overcome barriers and shift course while staying on track toward success. The program is highly personalized, factoring in your history, culture, and personal preferences.
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During my journey, I learned that everyone is unique, no one diet will work for everyone, and diets need to change even as we age. As your health coach, I will help you create goals and overcome obstacles, honoring who you are and where you are in life. The goal is to develop a lifestyle and diet to satisfy and sustain yourself. It is all about thriving and living your best life!
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I was trained at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) as a certified Health Coach, studied Nutrition and Healthy Living at Cornell University, have a Ph.D. from Emory University, a Post Doctorate from UCSF, and have over 20 years of biomedical research experience. I am not a licensed medical or health professional, but I can partner with your healthcare provider, providing strategies to pave the way for real, lasting change.
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I aim to inspire and support people to create a wellness vision for themselves, own and discover their path to get there, and develop the tools to continue living their best lives.
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SERVICES
Personalized
Health Coaching program
Coaching is conducted as a highly personalized collaboration starting with setting your intentions and goals.
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Anyone with a desire to change can benefit from a partnership with a health coach. The Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching approach is holistic, addressing big and small challenges we all face, such as
· Making lifestyle changes or taking control of your health
· Developing healthy coping or self-care skills
· Addressing weight or dietary concerns for you and your family
· Managing high-stress levels and building resilience
· Facing life challenges of all kinds
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Start with a Free Health History Consultation – This free one-hour virtual session by phone or zoom is an opportunity to learn more and assess our ability to partner. When you sign up for the free consultation and book an appointment, I will email you a health history form to complete and return before our session.
Health coaching covers all aspects of our lives and allows you to take charge of your wellness. Issues can range from life choices to food choices, such as:
· Stress/Anxiety about life, health, relationships, finances, career
· Dietary issues or food cravings
· Sleep issues
· Weight management
· Self-Care
· Fitness
Health History
Consultation
Start your journey with a free health history consultation. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Health Coaching and see if it is the right fit for you. Your one-hour session can be done by phone or as a Zoom call. There is no pressure to sign-up for the program.
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Based on your goals, sessions focus on creating meaningful changes, such as identifying blind spots and strategies for overcoming barriers.
This full coaching process runs for twelve sessions over six months but can be as short as a single one-hour session.
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Start with a Free Health History Consultation – This free one-hour virtual session by phone or Zoom is an opportunity to learn more and assess our ability to partner. When you sign up for the free consultation and book an appointment, I will email you a health history form to complete and return before our session.
If we are a good fit, and you are ready to commit, there are several options, including an À La Carte option and Bundling options that allow you to save:
À La Carte option
✔️ $90 an hour
Package Deals
✔️ “ The Sprint “ — 4-Month Plan starting from $300
✔️ “The Full Run” — 6-Month Plan starting from $548
Ask about Additional Discounts
For active/retired military/first responders and their immediate family members with proper identification; Seniors 62 or older; and promotional deals.
TESTIMONIALS
BLOG
Balancing your health and wellness in a world full of misinformation and hidden agendas requires thinking and acting differently. Healer and author Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, once said, “…the secret of living well is not in having all the answers but in pursuing unanswerable questions in good company.” Let’s sit together, share what has wounded us, what brings us joy, and relish in the silence, so we can start to heal. I hope these blogs promote healing through self-exploration and self-care.
