As we’re coming up on the 8-year anniversary of The Whole Dancer, I wanted to share the current approach I take in supporting dancers. The truth is, it has evolved over time and will continue to evolve. The more I
The Whole Dancer Approach
Dancer Testimonial: Group Coaching
How it started. At age 16, I went on my first diet. I decided that if I wanted to be a better dancer, I needed to lose weight. Long story short, this diet eventually turned into full-blown disordered eating. After
Your Best Body for Dance in 7-Steps
Through The Whole Dancer, I work with dancers to reach their personal best body for dance healthfully and sustainably. I use a 7-step process that has worked time and time again to support dancers in reaching body goals. Does it
Dancers Who Work with a Coach
Coaching Support for Dancers: Health, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Coaching There’s a mentality that comes up around many support services: I don’t need that. You might follow The Whole Dancer and see what I offer but say to yourself, This is
Health, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Coaching for Dancers
What Can a Health, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Coach for Dancers Do for You? Dancers need support. The number of support services and people available to you is growing! That’s amazing and so very needed. When you’re open to different people,
Confidence in Just a Leotard and Tights
No hiding behind a skirt. You may have found the class attire that makes you feel your best. Perhaps you wear leg warmers on your calves to sort of balance out your butt and thighs (I used to do that).
You Can Transform Your Relationship with Food and Your Body
This post celebrates the successes of my client Grace. She started in the self-paced online Dancers Best Body Course. From there, we worked together one-on-one for a couple of years. She recently participated in a group coaching round of The
The Evolution of Body Image
Please note, this post contains details of a journey through negative body image and disordered eating. If you’re triggered by that subject matter, please do not read. It starts… It started when I was 13. I’m not sure I had
What I mean by “best body”
It’s about body positivity! Here at The Whole Dancer, the most popular program I offer is called The Dancer’s “Best Body” Program. In the past, I’ve gotten some flack for the ways I’ve promoted or shared the details of this
Is this why you’re not ready for your best body?
If you’ve been eyeing The Dancer’s Best Body Program since it launched, but you’re hesitating, I want to clear up a few things. This program IS NOT for everyone! And, it’s so important to me that only the right people