OUR COACHES
Meet Our Leading Experts
Certified, Licensed Health Professionals
Erica Smith, M.S., B.S., B.S.N., RN, HFS
Erica Smith is a Registered Nurse and ACSM certified Health Fitness Specialist. She holds a Bachelors in Exercise Science from Indiana University, a Bachelors in Nursing from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport.
Erica is ready to help you start taking the steps toward a healthier life. She has multiple years of experience in helping people to develop exercise plans that fit into their lifestyle and that they enjoy. Providing simple pointers to start eating healthier is her method behind nutritional education. If you are looking to start living a healthier life, she will be happy to help you start on this path.
"First off, you assisted me with the obvious duties of a trainer: providing me with both an appropriate nutrition guide for my body type and metabolism and a rigorous set of exercises which targeted muscles throughout my entire body. You made everything easy to comprehend and taught me not just the routines themselves, but helped me understand why they were important. You patiently answered my many questions and encouraged me to achieve things I didn't think I'd be capable of on my own. I also never once felt like you treated me as just a client; you always addressed my progress as a friend would, which meant a lot to me. But more than all that, I think the most important thing you helped me with was giving me the confidence that I could follow the nutrition and exercise plan you taught me on my own, thus giving me the ammunition I needed to change my lifestyle for the better."
~ Juliet Defino
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ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist
B.S. in Kinesiology
M.S. in Human Nutrition
"Erica knows where you're coming from because she's been there. She's fought through the same struggles so many people deal with every day, so you know she truly understands where you're coming from, what you're feeling, and how difficult life changes are to make. She makes her nutritional and exercise recommendations straight forward, explains why she recommends what she recommends, and backs up everything she says current and relevant scientific findings. She helps me to live a healthier life every day by consistently encouraging and teaching me how to integrate healthy lifestyle choices into my busy schedule."
~ Courtney
“If you want to burn fat, build muscle, and feel your best, you can do no better than Jason Boehm. He’s a super-smart nutritionist who can make even the most complex biochemistry interesting and fun.”
~ JJ Virgin, CNS, CHFI, Author of Six Weeks to Sleeveless And Sexy & TV’s Freaky Eaters
"My journey with Susan has been amazing. Susan's approach is thoughtful and compassionate. She asks questions and listens so closely to what I am saying that she hears things I didn't even realize about myself. It's like having an 'ah ha' moment about your inner most thoughts and feelings. This coaching experience has helped me recognize the unwritten rules that have been instilled in me over the years that don't resonate with who I am . . . 'rules' that prohibit me from being who I really want to be. I leave each call with a sense of calm that provides the strength to be true to myself. She truly has a gift."
~ Deb Lafrancis
Healthy Lifestyle Changes:
Wanting to live healthier but have no idea where to start? Erica will help you figure out how to work healthy eating and exercising into your schedule. Erica knows the importance of creating a customized program that will work for you, not a cookie cutter program for you to fit into.
Stay at Home Moms and Working Mothers:
A mother's day is never done. Too often while taking care of family mothers tend to neglect themselves for their family's needs. Struggling to balance work and family can also take a toll on your overall well-being. It is so important to not only be healthy for you, but learn how to be healthy for your family. Erica works with mothers on a plan that fits their needs and busy lifestyles.
Teens:
It's not easy being a teen in today's world. Peer pressure and insecurities can seem insurmountable. Erica works with teens helping them learn to get through these pressures and live a healthier, happier life. She has helped teens make the life changes necessary while still being able to be a teen. Erica helps you figure it all out with the resources you have!
Erica’s specialized coaching programs include:
Jason Boehm, MS, CNS, MMC
Jason Boehm is a Chicago-based Board Certified Nutrition Specialist with two Master's degrees in nutrition and mass communication. He is also a Certified Nutritionist through American Health Science University. Jason is a weight loss coach for three national programs and a wellness coach for Thorne Research. He is a published writer who frequently writes nutrition/fitness articles for Livestrong.com and PEERtrainer. Jason also completed an internship and the Nutritionist Placement Program at Designs for Health. Jason runs a private practice in Chicago, gives nutrition presentations, regularly collaborates with top nutritionists, and offers nutrition consulting services for organizations and companies.
“Jason Boehm is a nutritionist to watch. Not only is he au courant on the latest nutrition research, he is
also socially conscious and isn’t afraid to push the FDA envelope. Vote for Jason!”
~ Esther Blum, Author of Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous
“Jason Boehm educated me about the importance of protein and healthy fats, and was always there to answer any of my questions. Because of his support and services, I am now more confident in my eating habits and am certain that my diet will not mean sacrificing good health.” ~ Alexis K.
“I have known Jason Boehm for years, and have the highest regard for him as both a person and a nutritionist. He is thorough, experienced, knowledgeable, and most of all passionate about helping others.”
~ Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS, Author of The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth
“Jason made a plan for me that was easy to follow and not overwhelming. He made himself available for questions after my consultation so I didn’t feel like I was completely on my own.”
~ Jake V.
Jason's coaching programs includes:
- Troubleshooting your eating plan to discover which foods are making you fat, tired, and sick
- Choosing fat-burning foods in restaurants, grocery stores, and social situations
- Combining foods to balance blood sugar, stabilize energy, and trigger fat loss
- Replacing your favorite foods with nutrient-rich, delicious foods that keep you lean and vibrant
- Getting back on track when you slip up so you maintain your goal weight for life
- Creating the perfect five-minute meal that burns fat, increases energy, and keeps you satiated
- Developing an effective maintenance plan to permanently sustain a leaner, healthier you
- Pinpointing and correcting lifestyle factors like lack of sleep and stress that are stalling your fat loss
- Strategies to choose delicious fat-burning foods during holidays and other occasions
Jason can help you obtain vibrant, abundant health through optimal nutrition - simplified!
Nearly every aspect of life improves when you attain your ideal weight. Jason approaches fat loss from a science-based, holistic perspective that transcends food alone to address underlying issues such as insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance, stress, lack of sleep, and emotional factors that can inhibit fat burning.
Jason's areas of specialty include:
- Weight management
- Chronic illnesses such as cancer, HIV/ AIDS, etc.
- Metabolic syndrome (Diabetes, cardiovascular issues, hypertension, lipid abnormalities, etc.)
- Detoxification
Jason’s coaching programs combine your comprehensive medical and dietary background with the latest science-based fat-loss research. You get a customized nutrition protocol, tailored to your specific biochemical individuality. Whether you want to lose 20 pounds or need help managing your Diabetes, Jason can create an intelligent, customized food, nutrient, and lifestyle plan that will work just for you.
Let a Board Certified Nutrition Specialist and weight loss coach empower you to create the vibrant health you deserve - burn fat, build muscle, gain energy, prevent disease, and boost your metabolism.
“Jason Boehm completed an internship with Designs for Health. It didn’t take me long to become extremely impressed with his research capabilities, attention to detail and love for this field. I work with the best around the country so it takes a lot to impress me.”
~ Linda Lizotte, RD, CDN, President & Co-founder of Designs for Health
Susan Miccile, Rph CEC
Susan Miccile, Rph., CEC is a Certified Empowerment Coach specializing in Wellness Empowerment. She is a 2008 graduate of iPEC, Institute for Professional Empowerment Coaching, a coach training program accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Susan’s passion is to awaken people to how living in the present moment inspires and empowers healthy lifestyle choices. Susan received her BS in Pharmacy from Northeastern University School of Pharmacy and is a licensed pharmacist in Massachusetts. Susan has extensive experience in patient-focused medication counseling. Susan is a mother of three children and two bouncing golden retrievers.
"Susan is an amazing coach. When we first started working together, I was doubting myself and my abilities. Susan gave me the space I needed to figure out what I wanted to do next and then challenged and motivated me to achieve my highest potential. Susan’s coaching was instrumental in helping me achieve some major breakthroughs in both my professional and personal life. By seeing the very best in me, Susan allowed me to find the best in myself and to share that with the world which has made all the difference in starting a new business. Working with Susan has been a tremendous gift."
~ Shannon Falkson, Life Coach
For me, working with Susan has been such a positive transformation. Through Susan’s encouragement, motivation and guidance, she has really taught me to look inside myself to focus on finding my true passion and help me to realize it is all here for me, for the taking. Susan’s message is very clear – it’s not about the past or future, it’s about being fully present in the now and living in the moment.
~ Deidre Merritt, Wellness and Nutritional Consultant
Susan has had such a positive impact on my life. She is someone I can trust and feel totally comfortable talking to. Through her life coaching, I’ve become a person who is much more aware of who I am. Susan has the unique ability of guiding me in a process where I could find answers and in turn allows me to realize what I could and could not control. I learned “tools” to take on life in a positive and healthy way. As a result, I can proudly say that I am in a much better place because of Susan’s life coaching work with me.
~ Maria Hetu
Susan welcomes you to the present moment...
- Recognize and manage the triggers that cause fear and anxiety
- Create inner peace through the focus on the present moment
- Communicate feelings and thoughts with integrity and confidence
- Perceive and interpret each life experience with greater clarity
- Reframe each life experience from one of challenge to one of opportunity
- Develop patience and trust in your decision making process
- Reduce stress found in each moment through mindfulness techniques
- Gain positive energy by slowing the endless chatter that invades your thoughts
- Open your heart to the peace of being with your emotions, free of judgment
- Embrace the passion of who you are and who you want to be in each moment
You have your own life story to tell. Your story began the day you were born. You share a version of your story as you live each day. Your beliefs, interpretations, assumptions and emotions all create the perception of your life. It is your perception. Your version of the truth.
What would your life look like if you chose to view it through a new set of eyes . . . a clear set of lenses? What would it feel like to choose to be empowered, inspired and strengthened by your life story? What effect does living in the present moment have on your version of your life story?
Awaken your soul with your present life story. Shine the light of your truth in the present moment. It is your choice.
Susan asks...What is your story?
What would it feel like to connect to your inner peace, to realize you have all that you need within you?
Susan’s coaching is an inspiring partnership between the client and herself, a partnership for those who want to travel on a journey toward self-discovery and transformation. Susan creates a unique, trusting coaching space to hold your agenda that will allow for you to explore and unlock the true potential that resides within you. Her style of empowering, thought-provoking questions and keen intuitive listening skills helps to open your pathway toward your inner truth. Together you will journey through the inhibitions of your past and fears of the future that slow your journey to self-awareness. With a new sense of clarity around the interpretation of your life story, the perception of your past, and meaning of the future, you awaken to the joy of the present moment. Only in the present moment can you truly find peace.
Susan provides the supportive, confidential and empathetic space to awaken the potential that resides within you...
Susan will inspire you to find the strength from within, to find joy while enduring life-altering experiences...
Enduring a life-altering experience can pose great challenges to find trust and faith from within. The beauty of living in the present moment, not inhibited by the past or paralyzed by the future, is the gateway to being in the now. A journey of self-love and acceptance, a journey where inner peace and clarity find joy in living your best life.
"...She is incredibly strong willed, driven, and altruistic. Erica has gone out of her way to help me lead a healthier life and be more aware of what I eat and what I should eat. Erica was able to understand my needs and work around them in order to help me achieve all of my goals successfully. It was nice that I got both a personal trainer and a personal nutritionist at the same time."
Success with Erica is achieved by working with what works for you...
