Hi, I'm Viviane Knight!
When I was a child, I wanted to be a professional equestrian (heavily influenced by the film ‘National Velvet’) AND a doctor. While I did have riding lessons, it was obvious that I did not have the resources nor connections, to enter the tight and privileged equestrian world. No matter, medicine was even more noble, and I set off to doctor any animal or human with an injury I could treat.
Fast forward to my junior year in college and the eye-popping cost of medical school. It was not a burden I was willing to put on my parents, nor for myself with student loans. I devised a strategy of getting a full scholarship by becoming a military doctor, much to my parents’ dismay. But, by the time I made the decision to apply, I missed the window to start medical school immediately after college.
My temporary solution was to work for a year as a research assistant at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, take a couple graduate level classes at night and apply again.
Except, I was not accepted.
I learned later that less than 10% of applicants are chosen from a pool of about 3,000 applicants for military medical school. Not officer material, I guess.
However, the desire to serve in a health/wellness role of some sort remained firm within me. Professionally by day, I advanced to research scientist at a large New Jersey pharmaceutical, but my secret joy was as a part time Jazzercise dance fitness instructor and franchise owner.
That spark evolved into more than 20 years of personal training with a deep love for the 55+ crowd.
There is much life that happened in the years between then and now, marriage, family, geographical moves, career reinventions - and that brings us to the present time.
“Why do I always….?”
Have you settled for mostly ok health but know you have a few health robbing habits that add nothing good to your life.
“Why can’t I ever….?”
Are you wondering how it is that some folks stick to their resolutions, and you can’t seem to master more than a couple of weeks.
“How could I let this happen….?”
Maybe you’ve just been diagnosed with a serious health issue and are really frightened of the potential outcome.
Being healthy isn’t just lucky.
Nor is it simply good genetics.
We make our own good health.
And we all slip up, sometimes knowingly, and sometimes unknowingly.
During two particularly stressful times in my life, I came to rely heavily on Advil PM to sleep.
I was careful to only take the recommended dose - always.
What I didn’t realize until my mid 50’s, that dose was enough to damage my kidneys and contribute to now having Stage 3a chronic kidney disease.
During two particularly stressful periods in my life, I came to rely heavily on Advil PM to sleep.
I took only the recommended dose - always.
I didn’t realize until my mid 50’s that was enough to damage my kidneys and contribute to now having Stage 3a chronic kidney disease.
If you are still reading, here’s what I know about you:
- You are not satisfied with your current health as is, and
- You maybe secretly terrified of what will happen to you if you don’t make a change.
I suspect this is also true of you:
- You have a track record of doing hard things.
- You believe limitations, real or perceived, can be conquered.
- You do whatever it takes because…. You. Simply. Don’t. Quit.
Just not exactly sure how or where to start?
I am here to help.
I am trained in the health tools to help you overcome the barriers to establishing the health you desire and deserve. Whatever the barriers between you and your goals – together we can crush it.
In my clients words...
My name is Terry. I’m divorced, 63 years old and work in real estate.
A personal health coach was something that looked like a good idea in theory, however the cost held me back from pursuing what seemed to be a luxury service. I had already been diagnosed with Metabolic Syndrome and my doctor would nag me at every visit to lose some weight. But with every visit my health was declining further and the number of medications I had to take was increasing.
In 2019 I was coming up with a desire to challenge myself again.
I received an email about Chris Kresser's ADAPT Functional Health Coach certification program with an endorsement from Robb Wolf, a fellow research biochemist and leading expert in Paleolithic nutrition. I was intrigued...I have been following Chris for years...I researched further…this work resonated with me…
and POOF - here we are!
Yes, my background in the sciences, fitness and nutrition are foundational to health coaching, but deep diving into the behavior change psychology was equally as fascinating, and THE missing tool in my health toolbox. I realized that a mind that runs unsupervised will undermine every productive attempt we make to improve our health.
As I hinted at earlier, my own health challenges include pre-diabetes and early-stage kidney disease. Earlier in my life there was unresolved infertility. Looming like a dark cloud is also the specter of cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Outward appearances can be very deceiving my friends.
Said another way, no one is exempt from health challenges.
For years, my grocery cart was filled with things like Lipton (now Knorr) Butter and Herb noodle packets, canned corn, Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal, Pepperidge Farm Whole Wheat Raisin bread, Keebler Chips Deluxe cookies, Yoplait Yogurt, red delicious apples, and occasional cans of tuna. Sure, I ate mostly at home, but many of my choices were still fast foods!
Though I exercised nearly every day as a group fitness instructor then personal trainer, those six to eleven recommended servings of highly processed grains were doing damage internally that I couldn’t begin to imagine.
Cheap food ends up being expensive in the long run.
Am I 100% fixed yet?
No, not yet, but I am undoing the harm of those years. I follow a plan I’ve personally created that allows me to enjoy:
- Plenty of healthy, whole food that keeps my blood sugar in the optimal zone
- Exercising less by using technology that helps me identify my peak workout days
- Maintaining a 25-pound weight loss for many years
- Jogging, hiking, and strength training with fewer injuries and down time
- Spending quality time with my family, especially when we do things together that amplify happiness (such as being in nature together) and create memories
And now with health coaching, I also:
- Purposely choose the thoughts to guide my actions towards my own definition of optimal health
- Pursue my desire of service and contribution through health and wellness coaching
“Aging is inevitable, but decline is optional.”
Dr. Christiane Northrup, M.D.
My clients are high achievers and high contributors, too often at the sacrifice of their own health. And one day, they notice something is really off.
Perhaps a routine exam turns up a health issue that cannot be ignored. Knee replacement or other surgery?
Or they find they just can’t summon the strength, stamina, or mental bandwidth to have fun, adventurous outings with family and friends.
Or they find themselves burned out from having to straddle a caregiver role and professional career, never mind starting health-promoting routines.
Do you see any of this in yourself?
However, my clients have made the decision not to be enslaved by the fear of:
- Type 2 Diabetes and its complications
- Cognitive decline into dementia
- Fragile bones
- Weak muscles
- Increasing reliance upon others
- Losing their independence
Instead, my clients want to be fully able of playing the long game, on their terms. They know it all hinges on good health. Despite most knowing the ‘what to do', they cannot do the 'it' consistently enough for it to be habitual. Some clients need help identifying and prioritizing, others have no support system, no one to partner with them and hold them accountable to their vision for the future. All want to prolong their active years, create memories with their family and leave the legacy of a full life lived with purpose.
Notice I did not say achieve perfect health - is there such a thing, really? We can have small health challenges and still have a felt sense of wellness and zest in living this life. We can conquer habits that have brought on dis-ease and learn new, health promoting ones in their place.
What my clients are saying:
“Everyone says ‘I want to be healthier’. Few people ever really act on it. Health coaching with Viviane helps you zero in on how you personally define ‘healthy’. She helps you to discover your own path to that healthy and then she partners with you on that journey until you are satisfied.” Nell M.
“Viviane helped me be curious and gentle about how I handled health challenges in the past which was to ignore them. She also helped me find peace about my latest health issue and identify the puzzle pieces to solve it moving forward.” Sandy G.
“The impending realization of losing my independence makes my behavior change an imperative now – there always seemed to be time in the future to do this - but my future is here now! Grateful thanks to Viviane for being my accountability partner.” Vicki A.
“Hit the gas, hit the brakes, would describe my spotty history towards my health choices for most of my life. With Viviane I became clear and focused and, for the first time, and truly consistent in my approach. It really made a difference for me to have a coach.” Mitch R.
“I can’t serve God and His purpose for me when my body is sick. Viviane helped me recognize my strengths and my own wisdom and use them as swords to battle my chronic illness. As a result of her coaching, I can finally put some distance between my urges and the impulse to act on them.” Nancy L.
My belief in you is greater than your doubt.
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I am fueled by my passion to help people enjoy the silver season of their lives with few, if any, health limitations. From my confession above, I am also your peer, fighting my own health war as well.
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