Health and Wellness Coach
Crista Meinke is a Certified Health and Wellness Coach with over 20 years of experience in behavior modification and lifestyle medicine. With degrees in Physiology and Psychology, she has devoted her career to helping individuals navigate the process of change—whether it’s improving nutrition, developing healthy habits, managing stress, overcoming addictive behaviors, or learning how to live with more balance and intention.
Crista has worked with thousands of clients through one-on-one coaching, group sessions, and motivational workshops. Her approach blends evidence-based strategies with deep personal connection, guiding clients to explore the thoughts and emotions that influence their behavior so they can create sustainable, life-enhancing change.
As a nutritional health coach, Crista helps clients make informed, sustainable choices that support optimal health, balanced blood sugar, and long-term weight management. She creates personalized food plans tailored to individual needs, preferences, and goals, and teaches practical strategies for eating in a way that fuels energy, supports digestion, and promotes mental clarity. Whether someone is looking to lose weight, manage cravings, reduce inflammation, or simply feel better in their body, Crista empowers her clients with the knowledge and tools to make food a foundation for lasting wellness. She also specializes in helping individuals navigate what to eat when dealing with food allergies or sensitivities, making it easier to enjoy nourishing meals without feeling restricted.
Beyond her professional life, Crista enjoys working out, trying new recipes, reading science fiction, and staying current on the latest in health and wellness research. She is a proud mother of three and has spent years helping her children build strong mental and physical foundations. Married for 22 years, Crista believes that commitment—whether to relationships, health, or personal growth—is always a journey.
As Crista puts it, “Helping others find their path to wellness isn’t just my profession—it’s who I am”.