Marissa Powers | About Me 

Thank you for visiting! The opportunity to be your coach and support you on your journey for enhanced well-being is an irreplaceable experience. As I approach each client with support and curiosity, I become equipped to help you in generating sustainable lifestyle changes. I believe that through a collaborative, holistic approach, combined with evidence-based strategies, everyone has the potential to reach their personal wellness goals. 

I am a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and hold a Bachelor of Science in Culinary Nutrition from Johnson & Wales University, a Master of Science in Health Sciences from James Madison University and I am a graduate of the Health & Wellness Coaching Academy. With over 15 years of experience in leadership, nutrition, and business coaching, I am excited to combine my academic background, credentials, and professional expertise to guide clients on their health and wellness journeys toward their best selves.

The coaching process is both incredible and rewarding. Watching clients come to coaching with the desire to make changes—and then discovering their inner strengths and resources—is a powerful and motivating experience.

A Philadelphia native, I currently reside in Northern Virginia with my husband, two daughters, and my black lab mix. My best free time is spent watching football, cooking, and enjoying community activities with my family. 

Am I the right coach for you?

While I am passionate about supporting individuals on their path to high-level wellness, my specialty is helping parents and professionals who are ready to prioritize healthy eating as a key part of their journey to optimal well-being.

 

Are you settling for house-wide piles of unsorted, possibly dirty, slightly damp laundry? Are you serving dino nuggets and veggie straws to the kids—because hey, it’s not McDonald’s and it has the word veggie in it? Is your "dinner" just a late-night snack after a glass (or two) of wine? Do you feel chronic pain or stress from the never-ending dishes, work demands, and extracurriculars? Do you have zero time for yourself—feeling isolated, stuck on a hamster wheel you can’t escape?

 

Now, imagine I step in, gently stop that hamster wheel, take your hand, and help you off. I guide you to a place where you feel present and mindful, free from pain and overwhelm. You’re thrilled to serve your family nutritious meals they actually love. You’ve either conquered the "Is this clean?" laundry syndrome—or at least, it doesn’t bother you anymore. You’ve prioritized your health and wellness, and it's paying off in ways you never imagined.

 

How about setting up a commitment-free consultation—right now—to see if health coaching is right for you? I see your best self—and they’re not far away.

 

Disclaimer: Upon beginning coaching people may ask if you're pregnant. It is common to confuse the pregnancy glow with the Powers Health Coaching glow.