Patricia Coppola
Hello, my name is Patricia Coppola.
My mission is to educate and inspire healthy, mindful and meaningful way of living by helping others embrace the concept that we are a product of what we eat, how we live and treat ourselves and others.
I am a certified holistic health coach who focuses on food as medicine. I studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in New York. I am a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-NWC), Certified Journey of Intrinsic Health Coach, (practices and protocols by Zach Bush, MD) and a Certified Toxicity and Detox Specialist, (protocols by Dr. Daniel Pompa). Currently enrolled to study and receive a certification in Soil Restoration with Dr. Elaine Ingham, The founder of the Soil Food Web.
I mentored and studied under Dr. Dalal Akoury, the founder of Awaremed Health and Wellness Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Awaremed is a medical clinic that specializes in cancer treatment, chronic disease, pain management, addiction recovery, IV therapies and anti-aging treatment
With the help of integrative physicians, I enjoy taking the detective approach to find the underlying causes of disease or chronic illness. I have discovered, based on the autonomic physiology, different types of people have different dietary needs, respond differently to nutritional supplements, and even have different “normal” parameters for various blood tests. I spend time getting to know my clients through an extensive health history and design an individualized plan that will best fit their needs and goals.
I started to appreciate the healing modalities of food after I came to the United States at age 16. I grew up in Sofia, Bulgaria, and experienced firsthand the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet. In the first few years of living in the US, I adopted the Standard American Diet (SAD) which, includes low and no-fat highly processed foods. These choices lead to health concerns including digestive issues and candidiasis. It took years to get diagnosed and treated. Realizing that we are a product of what we eat, I dove head first into learning about the science of nutrition, critically weeding out fad diets and dietary philosophies that were based on opinion and not science. I learned, when given the right environment, the body has an incredible ability to heal itself from within. The truth is, your body does not care what you believe is healthy – there are certain nutrient needs that absolutely must be met in order for you to achieve vibrant health.
In my personal time I enjoy reading, spending quality time with family and friends, meditating, ballroom dancing, rollerblading, yoga, gardening, camping, and hiking. I always stay proactive in continuing my education and research in the field of health and wellness.
