Hi! I am your health and wellness coach Silja. Nice to meet you! I am a native of Estonia but have lived overseas on four different continents and five countries for the last few decades. My current home is in Pennsylvania, US. I have a BA in Humanities from University of Maryland University College and an MA in Communication from University of Oklahoma. I am a lifelong educator having worked on all levels-Kindergarten, K-12 and higher education.
I love being active; my favorite activities are walking, yoga, biking and hiking. When at home, I enjoy playing with our cat Triinu, reading thrillers but also books on neuroplasticity, meditation and mindset growth.
I have always been passionate about health and wellness and how to live a well-balanced, happy life. I became a certified Master Wellness Coach through the Catalyst Coaching Institute so that I can support others with their wellness goals. I am also a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).
My coaching company, Healthy Gooseberry, specializes in coaching women who live with autoimmune diseases. I was diagnosed with Sjögren's, an autoimmune disease, about a decade ago so I am well aware of how difficult it is to adjust your lifestyle to the "new normal" where you have to revisit your priorities in order to manage your condition. Accepting your condition and coming up with a plan to make healthier choices can be overwhelming but I can help with that! Our coaching sessions will support you in coming up with a plan for your overall wellness goals, whether it’s nutrition, exercise, better sleep or minimized stress. We will work together so you can make smaller (or bigger!) changes to your wellness routine, change your behavioral patterns and reach your goals. Coaching will help you to live the best life you can-even with an autoimmune disease.
