Thanks for stopping by. My name is Micki Friday and I am extremely passionate about health + wellness, for myself and for YOU!
Credentials: I received my bachelor’s in elementary education from Texas A&M in 2002 and a Master’s from LSUHSC in Occupation Therapy (OT) in 2011. What does that have to do with health coaching? I chose both professions because I’ve always felt called to help others, whether it’s helping them learn to read and do math- like I did with my students, or help patients learn to dress and feed themselves again after a stroke- like my time spent in occupational therapy.
I am National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) certified. I am a Functional Medicine Coaching Academy (FMCA) Certified Coach, Holistic Health Coach through AFPA, have a certification in Functional Nutrition through MindBodyGreen and an herbalist certification from Heart of Herbs. My certifications were all done with the intention to learn what health really means. I wanted to help myself and others incorporate healthy lifestyle choices into our busy lives. We will work together to discover what it means for you to live a fuller, healthier life.
Personal Story: A few years into occupational therapy, I realized that there was no space in conventional healthcare for promoting health and wellness. It was about helping people AFTER they experienced a life altering illness or event. I wanted to learn what could be done BEFORE illness occurs.
During my time as an OT, both of my parents were experiencing devastating chronic health issues, and I was convinced that there was a better way to grow old. Convinced that suffering and illness were not the only way to “live” life, I discovered Functional Medicine- websites, doctors, podcasts and books. I was like a sponge, absorbing all that I could about how a person’s daily choices could impact health. During this time, as a daughter and caregiver, I watched my dad go through chemo, radiation and experimental drugs to try to slow his lung, liver and brain cancers. I also witnessed my mother suffer from joint deterioration (resulting in numerous joint replacements), along with chronic inflammatory diseases. The time spent as a caregiver impacted me, solidifying my resolve to live a healthier life. I wanted to learn what could be done to nourish the mind and body in order to flourish.
MY APRroACH
Your vision of health is as unique as you are. We work together to form an individualized plan to make your health goals a reality.
Dream it
What do you want your health for? What does health look like for you? We explore these important questions to create a health plan specific to you.
Build it
After you create your vision of optimal health, we collaborate to make that vision your reality.