TESTIMONIALS
"Mackenzie is an amazing nurse coach"
"Working with Mackenzie as a nurse coach was a powerful and meaningful experience for me in many ways. I can’t believe all of the realizations, connections, and healing I’ve been able do... it’s really amazing! I walked into our sessions fairly close minded and skeptical of a holistic approach to dealing with my IBS. I remember telling Mackenzie that I’m a “take a pill for that” kind of thinker when it comes to health issues...
Mackenzie helped me to see that what I had experienced as a child was intense trauma. I was completely invalidated as a person and have been carrying that into adulthood. We further connected that the way that has manifested impacts my life daily and contributes to my symptoms. She gave me tools to keep digging deeper with these realizations and start the healing processes.
Realizing all of these things was beyond life changing. I have already noticed a difference in my symptoms as a direct result of this work. To say that I had a complete change in my perspective of this holistic approach is an understatement. I am so grateful that I was able to participate in this with Mackenzie and all of the insights she helped make for me. I am actually excited to begin on this healing journey and truly look forward to continuing this work.
Mackenzie is an amazing nurse coach. She is super easy to talk to and I always felt safe opening up with her. She is encouraging and uplifting, which I needed with the intense realizations I had about myself. Her personal experience shines through and makes it really easy to relate and feel seen. Most importantly Mackenzie creates a healing environment and shows up with all of the tools and support to continue fostering that each session. I can’t think of a better person I could have done this process with.
"Coaching" seems to be most effective for anyone who is willing to dig deep and go to uncomfortable places in order to gain meaningful insights. For anyone open to this- I urge you to participate with Mackenzie and be ready for a powerful and life changing experience!"
-Kara S.
"Mackenzie awakened an aspiration to delve deep and heal thought patterns..."
"When I agreed to begin working with Mackenzie, I had no idea what holistic wellness coaching encompassed. I have been struggling with disordered eating and negative body image for over 15 years but never really delved deep into the reasons why. Although I felt somewhat discouraged, Mackenzie has an incredible and even innate ability to allow her clients to dive deeper and make connections they may not have made on their own. Mackenzie allowed me to reach my own conclusions by supporting me through some difficult sessions, while also patiently guiding and urging me to push through the discomfort. Before working with Mackenzie, I was simply unaware of many of my own internal struggles. Binge eating and restricting has been a manifestation of this internal disconnect and I truly believe that with this knowledge, I can begin to work on my relationship with myself.
I would recommend holistic wellness coaching with Mackenzie to anyone who is willing to dive deep and experience some discomfort in the name of finding emotional, physical or spiritual freedom. This kind of work requires vulnerability, honesty, and open-mindedness.
Anyone with unresolved trauma, negative self esteem, issues with body image, eating disorders, or difficulties in their relationships could benefit immensely from this work (and those are just the topics I had personal experience with)! My experience was fueled and strengthened by Mackenzie’s ability to create a safe and supportive space that allowed me to be as vulnerable as possible.
My sessions with Mackenzie awakened an aspiration to delve deep and heal thought patterns that, at one point, helped me survive, but are no longer serving me. Now, I can begin to trust my own intuition and emotional instincts. As a result, I don’t feel as strong of a compulsion to rely on food to bring me comfort.
I know there is a lot of work ahead of me, and that once I’m done with this work, there will be more– but for the first time, I feel that I owe it to myself to put in that time and effort. Many thanks to Mackenzie for opening my eyes to the power and influence of this work!"
-Mary Kate F.
"My time with Mackenzie...was life changing"
"Where do I begin!? When I reached out to Mackenzie for her help I was so broken and unsure of my future. I had over 16 months in recovery but wasn’t doing any of the things I needed to maintain sobriety. I was at the beginning of a divorce...I was lost, betrayed, and overwhelmed. I didn’t have a sponsor and was barely holding everything together on my own. Mackenzie was a total god send just when I needed her!
My first session was chaotic to say the least. My head and heart were all over the place and I was an emotional mess. Mackenzie’s personality was so warm and comforting and I knew right away I was in good hands. I felt very comfortable opening up to her and being real and raw with everything going on from my addiction to my divorce and everything in between.
She was very gracious with the way she approached sensitive subjects and really let me direct the conversation. She gave me space to talk about what I wanted, and to elaborate on what I needed. She was always very gentle with her approach and I never felt judged or misunderstood.
I felt supported and valued at all times. Mackenzie helped me get back on top of my recovery, we set realistic goals, and I was able to accomplish them at my own pace. She never pushed me or made me feel inadequate.
Through my time with her I filed for divorce, obtained a sponsor, started redoing my step work, and focusing on loving myself first. I was able to step out of my comfort zone and determine who I was and what I wanted. I have been exploring my interests and trying new things. I’m making better and healthier choices for my physical and mental health.
My time with Mackenzie...was life changing and I’m on a much better path for my future. I HIGHLY recommend Mackenzie or a nurse coach to anyone who may feel stuck and need some guidance. Thank you for this opportunity!"
-Angela J.
"I felt comfortable with going deeper and deeper..."
"I can’t express how truly thankful I am to have had the opportunity to be coached by Mackenzie. I thank you for your active listening, constructive feedback, and goal setting strategies. You provided a safe space for me to speak freely about my mental health struggles and trauma related events.
I felt comfortable with going deeper and deeper, and that had a lot to do with you sharing some personal insight and evidence-based practices as well. Hearing first hand from your own experiences has helped me feel motivated and ready to overcome my past and future challenges. From our sessions I was able to learn about new coping skills to practice in my everyday life.
I would recommend this to individuals who are trying to make positive changes in their lives and are willing to learn and grow through mindfulness practices. As someone who is in recovery from substance abuse, I strongly encourage a coach, like you, who is supportive and empathetic. I value how you ran sessions in a way where I was able to actively participate in conversations around my own health and well-being. I am grateful for this amazing experience..."
-Rachel M.