Meet Mary Ellen
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, and Retired Prosecutor
The never-ending stress we face as prosecutors is destructive and cumulative. Stress assaults us on many fronts, both professional and personal. Among those sources of chronic stress we face in our profession, is secondary trauma--the indirect exposure to traumatic material. Reactions to these cumulative assaults vary and are influenced by internal and external factors. Unmitigated, stress can have profound negative effects which can lead to physical, psychological, and social problems, including substance abuse, mental health crisis, chronic diseases, and suicide.
As prosecutors, we are very good at dealing with the trauma of our victims and witnesses, but often we ignore our own trauma and stressors. Unfortunately, ignoring them doesn’t make them go away, they will always rear their ugly heads. This is summed up eloquently in the title of an amazing book: The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel Van der Kolk, M.D.
The good news is that the character strengths we already possess can be used to build our resilience and positivity, promote our health, and help us sustain long, fulfilling careers. As a retired prosecutor who is both a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, it is my passion to support prosecutors in their efforts to achieve happier and healthier lives by focusing on lifestyle.
As a coach, I use private one to one virtual sessions with clients to explore their ideals for movement and exercise, nutrition, purpose and connection, stress reduction, sleep and relaxation. Together we create lasting behavior change to meet my client’s own unique health and life goals by using their personal character strengths.
How I Can Help You
Meaning and Connection
Establish Healthier Eating Habits
Movement
Sleep
Rest and Relaxation
“Working with Mary Ellen allowed me to develop attainable goals to increase my mental and physical well-being. Through provocative questions and deep listening, she helped me to feel comfortable exploring my "why" behind my need to change. I feel so fortunate to have worked with Mary Ellen, as she has helped me make my goals a reality.”
- Julie R.
“What a privilege it has been to work with Mary Ellen. From my first coaching session with her, I knew I could trust her. She helped me understand myself better and helped guide me on making decisions for my health. Creating a set of goals was challenging for me, but Mary Ellen patiently worked through the process with me. She skillfully helped me better understand my "why" for pursuing health and then worked with me to create the steps needed to achieve my goals. I am so grateful to have been coached by Mary Ellen and she still remains a trusted health coach in my life.”
- Laurie S.
“Mary Ellen was a great help to me. I have multiple chronic illnesses and with her help and guidance, we were able to figure out that I have issues with beef and dairy. Since working with her, I have completely given up beef and dairy and have felt so much better! She is friendly and personable and truly wants to help people reach their ultimate wellness! I would recommend her to anyone looking to become healthier both mentally and physically.”
- Vicky O.
