December 5, 2019
BBW MEMBER INTERVIEW: Kristen Reed, Registered Nurse, Owner of Nursing Your Way to Wellness
What is your name and occupation?
Kristen Reed, Registered Nurse, Certified Health and Wellness Coach & Certified Reiki Master, Owner of Nursing Your Way to Wellness
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
2+ years
What is your instagram handle?
@kreed85
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
No, born in Cleveland, Ohio and I came to Boston as a travel nurse!
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
As a Registered Nurse with Bachelors degrees in both Psychology and Nursing and 9 years of experience in a variety of acute hospital settings, I have seen first-hand the effects of not only diet on physical health, but also the intricate mind-body connection, and how this can drive our entire well being. This motivates me to continuously educate myself in all areas of health and wellness and put this into action through Health and Wellness Nurse Coaching! Helping others is what gives me life and fuels my intense passion for wellness, nutrition, and all aspects of health! Following my dream as a Registered Nurse, I started my own Holistic Health business, ``NURSING YOUR WAY TO WELLNESS``! I work with busy, overstressed women to help them achieve optimal health: feeling more balanced, energetic, focused, resilient, and vibrant, with lifelong insights for lasting, powerful change, so that they can do •ALL• they want to do and feel •Amazing• doing it! I do this by offering: •Health & Wellness Nurse Coaching for individuals & groups 🤝 •Reiki Therapy 💆🏼♀️ •Health & Wellness Workshops 🌱 I am based in Boston, but provide virtual coaching and workshops anywhere in the world! www.NursingYourWaytoWellness.com
What would your clients say about you and your company?
My clients have said that I am compassionate, trustworthy, and knowledgeable, making them feel safe, heard, and valued, and that working with me has been a positive, transformative, and life-changing experience. Here are some direct quotes from clients: ``Kristen's calming presence and ability to make me feel comfortable enriched the whole (Reiki) experience.`` | ``It is so nice to talk about what I know to be true, what I don't know, and what I fear with someone who holds it all with such kindness and understanding!`` | ``Kristen provides a powerful combination of coaching and deep knowledge of holistic and traditional medicine. She offers compassionate support, informed guidance and savvy strategy.``<br />
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Be kind to everyone for you don't know what battle they're facing.
What is your favorite book?
``You are a badass`` by Jen Sincero
What is your secret weapon? An app, a tool, a organization method, anything?! (Can be a personal or professional life tool)
Meditation and my gratitude journal.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Trust your gut and be true to who you are.
How do you enjoy your free time?
Cooking, reading, outdoors hiking, yoga, spending time with friends and family.
What is something that not many people know about you?
I was born on Thanksgiving Day 🙂
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