Emily Barker

“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” –Jim Rohn

As a Health Coach, I support men, women and families to achieve radiant health from the inside out. Instead of relying on willpower and dieting, I help my participants to focus their efforts on building healthy habits that last!

I live in Boise, Idaho and am the mother of three teenagers, including a son with special needs. I am passionate about the impact of food and nutrition in building vibrant, thriving families. I have a BS in Marketing from Santa Clara University and have received health coaching certifications from Wellcoaches, IIN and Precision Nutrition. I am also a certified TRX instructor and dedicated barre enthusiast.

After being diagnosed with Hashimoto’s, the autoimmune form of thyroiditis, I dramatically changed my diet and eliminated inflammatory foods such as gluten and dairy. I am also a BRCA1 mutation carrier at high risk of developing hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. I believe strongly in the power of food as medicine.

Over the past 10 years I have coached clients in a variety of settings, both in person and online with several digital coaching companies. I also co-owned a health food restaurant that specialized in portion-controlled meals for weight loss. I am currently supporting participants in avoiding or delaying Type 2 Diabetes through Blue Mesa Health Transform's innovative digital National Diabetes Prevention Program.

Having faced and overcome health challenges in my life, for me, healthy living is not a choice, but a necessity. My philosophy is that healthy living does not have to be boring, restrictive or time consuming, but it truly can be an enjoyable way of life. It is my privilege to support my participants in bringing out the BEST in themselves! I help them to take control of their health and achieve the wellness goals that they've always dreamed of by focusing on progress and not perfection.