Peer Health Coaching

Health Coaching a growing industry in the health and wellness field that utilizes behavior theory and lifestyle change science to improve your health. Many companies across the country are implementing health coaching strategies with great success for their clients. Here at UCCS, we offer a free health coaching program where you can avoid costly services and connect with a peer at your school.

UCCS Peer Health Coaches are dedicated to guiding and supporting your wellbeing while making a real connection with you both in person and remotely. With the Peer Health Coaching program, you no longer have to “do health” on your own. Peer Health Coaches can work with you to:

• Develop realistic goals
• Adopt health lifestyle changes
• Become consistent with healthy routines
• Find balance in your life
• Track your progress through periodic check-ins

All Peer Health Coaches work under the supervision of a certified Health Coach faculty member.

Health Coaching is often used alongside a Primary Care Provider, Registered Dietitian, or Mental Health Specialist. A Health Coach is not a substitute for any of these important health professionals.

Students can find these services at:
Mental Health (https://recwellness.uccs.edu/mental-health-services)
Health Services/Primary Care: (https://recwellness.uccs.edu/health-services)
Free Registered Dietitian Services (https://recwellness.uccs.edu/nutrition)

Employees can find these services at:
Mental Health (https://www.colorado.gov/c-seap)
Health Services/Primary Care: (https://www.uccs.edu/healthcircle/)
Registered Dietitian Services: (https://www.uccs.edu/healthcircle/peak-nutrition-clinic)

Jeanette Stewart is a Certified Wellness & Health Coach. She is also a military veteran with 20 years of healthcare experience. She served in the United States Air Force as an Emergency Medical Technician working in carious clinics and leading a variety of healthcare teams. Jeanette is currently projected to graduate Fall 2021 with her Bachelor of Science in Health Care Sciences-Health & Wellness Promotion. Her internship experience includes working with clients at the UCCS HealthCircle Center for Active Living Parkinson Wellness & Recovery Moves Program, Diabetes Prevention Program, and the UCCS/Centura Health Lifestyle Medicine Health Coaching Program. she enjoys working with a diverse population to support and guide clients through their wellness journey to keep them at their best. In her free time, Jeanette enjoys photography and exploring the great outdoors with her family and friends.

Hello! My name is Emily Giles, and I am a health and wellness promotion major here at UCCS, currently in my final semester. I am very passionate about mental and physical wellness, and I love helping others with feeling their best. I took a health coaching class in a previous semester, which sparked my interest in working one on one with clients, helping them in the process of meeting their goals when it comes to all areas of health. I am a peer health coach this semester, and I look forward to connecting, and helping you to work on meeting your personal wellness goals, whatever they may be!