Jackie has her graduate degree in exercise physiology, is a nationally board-certified integrative health coach, trained at Duke integrative medicine, and has acquired extensive expertise in the health and wellness sector over the past 37 years. Jackie has developed medically based health and wellness programs, presented innumerous health related talks, including for Fortune 500 companies and the american college of sports medicine annual conference, and specilaizes in relationship building and partnerships that bring aded mutual strength and value to all of her endeavors. jackie founded “unified health coaching…coaching for a healthy balance” in 2016 and continues to help clients achieve optimal wellbeing through her effective coaching and non-judgmental support. she is the integrative health coach for The Transformation Academy at THRIVE physical therapy in richmond, va. jackie was also the Director of Wellness programs and services at PartnerMD in Richmond, VA where she was their executive health coach, developed and taught intensive courses in weight loss and insomnia, and spearheaded a myriad of wellness related programming. prior to that, at zacharias ganey health institute in richmond, va, she was the director of corporate wellness and special projects and the head of the nutrition department, as well as group facilitator and presenter. Jackie herself is a fitness and outdoor enthusiast and former competitor who enjoys road and mountain biking, alpine and nordic skiing, and hiking in the beautiful mountains of utah. above all else, jackie treasures and is grateful for  her close relationships with family and friends.