About Christine Despres

"It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold or silver."

– Mahatma Gandhi

Hi, I’m your holistic health coach, Christine Despres—

After 30 years in healthcare, I’ve come to understand that the way we age is deeply influenced by our lifestyle choices. This realization inspired me to fully embrace and promote a holistic approach to living. I walk the walk—I put everything I recommend to my clients into practice. And as a nurse, I empathize deeply with those who aren’t feeling their best, and I’m passionate about helping people feel vibrant, healthy, and whole.

Education and Certifications

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  • The Wellness Navigator

    I'm your trusted accountability partner. As an IIN Health Coach with 10 years of professional practice and a Board Certified Heath and Wellness Coach, NBC-HWC, I know how to bring each aspect of healthy aging together in one place. Whether I'm hosting a wellness retreat, conducting a virtual class, or hosting a 1:1 coaching session, I'm guiding each client to find and understand what nourishes them from the inside out.

  • I Practice What I Teach

    From cooking nourishing meals to prioritizing sleep, movement, and mindset, I strive to live by the same habits I help my clients build. Is it always perfect? Nope. But it’s real, honest, and sustainable. I believe showing up for yourself daily—even in small ways—is the most powerful form of self care.

  • Rooted in Nature and Nourishment

    I grew up in coastal Maine, where a love for fresh food and the natural world was woven into daily life. My family gardened, foraged fiddleheads, clams, blueberries, and apples, and cooked meals from scratch. Being an engaged consumer was just our way of life. Those early experiences helped me understand food not just as fuel, but as something that brings people together.

  • Food Is Medicine—But It Shouldn’t Taste Like It

    I believe food is medicine—but it should be rich with flavor. Real, delicious food can heal, energize, and bring joy. As a  certified nutrition coach, I help my clients reconnect with their food, their bodies, and their environment—aligning with the seasons, cultivating mindful habits, and celebrating what it feels like to truly feel good.

  • Finding Joy in Movement

    I'm a certified Peak Pilates Instructor and PaddleFit Core Paddleboarding Coach. Pilates helps strengthen the mind-body connection through focused breathwork and precise muscle engagement. I love pairing the intentionality of Pilates with the freedom of paddleboarding—balancing (sometimes literally!) my practice with time spent outdoors on the water.

Why do I want you to age well?

Because I’ve seen what happens when you don’t…

I watched my mother pass away at just 57 from long-term chronic illness. She couldn’t break the habits that harmed her health—and I felt helpless. I was too young to make a difference then, but that loss changed me forever.

It inspired me to take ownership of my own health—and now, I help other women do the same.

Today, I work with women in midlife to build sustainable, holistic habits that support healthy aging and prevent disease. With up to 80% of chronic illness being preventable through lifestyle, there’s no better time than now to start making changes that matter.

Because your health isn’t just about living longer—it’s about living better.

In my 1:1 coaching sessions and my signature group program, The Wellness Blueprint, I focus on six pillars of wellness:

Nutrition

Movement

Brain health

Detoxification

Hormonal balance

Mindfulness

As seen in

Jon C. Goodman Advisory Partners

(New and Improved) Advice for the [Good] Life

“For over 30 years, Christine has been a dedicated registered nurse, working in a variety of healthcare settings from Jackson Hole to San Francisco, and Montana to now Atlanta, GA. But she always knew there was more to true wellness than just treating symptoms. Her passion for holistic health led her to explore functional medicine, nutrition, fitness, and aging science—seeking the root cause of illness rather than just managing it.”

Mad Rush with Trisha Addicks

Thriving Through Rush: Holistic Wellness Tips with Christine Despres

“In this episode of the Mad Rush Podcast, host Trisha Addicks welcomes registered nurse and board-certified health and wellness coach Christine Despres. Christine delves into her background in alternative medicine and her journey to becoming a wellness entrepreneur. The episode offers practical tips for maintaining energy, managing stress, and ensuring overall wellness during rush and beyond.”

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