How my journey began
Patty Zanghi
Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach
Certified Mental Health First Aider
20 years of experience managing employee benefits and wellness programs for Fortune 500 employers
B.A., Indiana University Bloomington
While managing employee benefits for some of Tampa Bay’s largest employers, I realized the impact rising health care costs had on our employee’s well-being and the company’s bottom line. Upon personal reflection, I recognized I could be doing more to improve my own health and wellness. That was the start of my personal journey to lose weight and eat healthier to minimize risk of chronic disease.
Professionally, I’ve spent the past decade gaining knowledge in the field of wellness to help employers mitigate significant healthcare claims costs. At one employer, I launched an onsite wellness center offering convenient care to employees while encouraging engagement to improve overall health. It was that experience which motivated my desire to help others on a personal basis.
After completing wellness coach training at the esteemed Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN and completing requirements for certification, I began working with clients in one-on-one sessions. It is an honor and privilege to support my clients on their personal wellness journeys.
As your wellness coach, I will serve as your accountability partner, non-judgmental listening ear, collaborator and guide. My training at Mayo is rooted in positive psychology and uncovering the values and desires which drive motivation.
I’m not going to sugar coat reality. Change is difficult. But with a wellness coach in your corner, utilizing a strengths-based approach to develop your goals and by taking small steps towards change, the results you desire are within reach. Contact me to start your personal wellness journey today!
What People Are Saying
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I began working with Patty to determine if there was anything I could be doing differently to help control my BP and get me off medication….
I had always used a calorie counting app. But it only counted calories, not nutrition. Working together, Patty took calorie counting off the table to help me make smarter food choices. I added edamame to my salads, swapped cracker brands (less sodium) and a greens supplement to my fruit smoothie.
By making small tweaks, I lost weight and have more energy. I go back to my doctor next month. I’m hopeful by making a few dietary adjustments I may have saved my own life.
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— LC
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I’ve lost 17 pounds in 12 weeks! It wasn’t as difficult as I had expected. Working with Patty, I started paying attention to what I was eating. By setting small manageable goals to improve my food intake each week, I’m only 3 pounds from my goal weight.
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— MG
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After trying so many weight loss programs in the past, I was at my wits end prior to wellness coaching. Now, my 30 pound weight loss makes me want to lose more and move more.
Knowing that I will be talking to Patty every week helps keep me on track with both. She is my accountability partner and an empathetic listener. She cheers for me when I am successful and brainstorms new ideas with me when I have a set back.
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— LS
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As stressful things happen during the day, I’m now able to draw upon the conversations and experiences of our wellness coaching to keep me from falling into bad habits.
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— AB