Meet Katie,
the Black Hills Lifestyle Coach
Nurse Practitioner, Dual Certified in Family and Lifestyle Medicine
I’m a Nurse Practitioner and Health Coach dedicated to empowering people achieve their highest health and well-being through faith-based education.
From my start as a CNA to becoming an NP, I bring clinical expertise combined with a heart for holistic wellness.
I create online courses grounded in medical science and Christian principles to educate and empower you to make practical lifestyle changes that support your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.
Each course integrates faith and prayer, helping you grow stronger in body and spirit.
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My mission is to equip you with the knowledge and encouragement you need to thrive as the person God created you to be!
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The specialty of Lifestyle Medicine is a medical approach focused on addressing the root causes of chronic diseases through lifestyle changes. This field emphasizes the power of diet, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and other lifestyle factors to prevent, manage, and often reverse chronic health conditions.
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My Philosophy is THRIVE
Each letter stands for one of the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine:
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T = Training (Physical Activity/Daily movement)
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H = Healthy Eating (Nutrition)
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R = Restful Sleep
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I = Integrated Stress Management
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V = Vibrant Connections (Social/Spiritual)
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E = Elimination/Reduction of Harmful Substances (alcohol/tobacco/environmental)​
Benefits of Lifestyle Medicine:
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Disease Prevention: Reduces the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity through proactive lifestyle changes.
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Disease Management: Assists in managing and potentially reversing conditions such as hypertension and metabolic syndrome through lifestyle modifications.
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Improved Quality of Life: Enhances overall well-being, energy levels, and mental health, which leads to a better quality of life.
My Family, My Why
My husband Justin and I live in Rapid City, SD with our four beautiful children. I strive to be the best version of myself daily to fulfill my vocations of wife and mother; I often fail and each day is a challenge but by the grace of God and the knowledge of healthy behaviors, I can make positive choices each day.
