Health Coaching

“As a physician, I believe in the concept of health coaching. The healthcare system doesn’t leave enough time for health care providers to talk to patients about health habits. That’s where health coaching can fill a huge void.”

BILL RAWLS, MD

Health Coaching

As a physician, I believe in the concept of health coaching. The healthcare system doesn’t leave enough time for health care providers to talk to patients about health habits. That’s where health coaching can fill a huge void.”

BILL RAWLS, MD

Our health coaches are here to work with you 1-on-1 to accelerate your recovery process by empowering you with the tools, accountability, and encouragement to get well. RawlsMD provides health coaching services through our sister company, Vital Plan.

Our health coaches are well versed in Dr. Rawls’ herbal protocol and have personal and professional experience with many health issues, as well as coaching and herbal training from Dr. Bill Rawls. Clients who do ongoing health coaching as an adjunct to other therapies, typically get well faster and save money in the long run.

Our health coaches can help you with:

  • Navigating the protocol herbs
  • Implementing diet & lifestyle changes
  • Overcoming fatigue
  • Reducing stress
  • Improving sleep
  • Restoring GI function

All appointments require a completed pre-call questionnaire so that clients get the most out their session. We offer discounts on coaching packages; we tend to see higher success rates with multiple sessions.

Health coaches are not medical providers and can not make diagnoses or provide medical treatment. Coaches may recommend that clients seek a psychiatrist, psychologist, therapist, or other healthcare professional for treatment as needed.

Wellness Consult with Dr. Rawls

Dr. Rawls’ groundbreaking approach to wellness comes from decades of practicing medicine, extensive research in alternative therapies, and firsthand experience helping thousands find their path to wellness. Dr. Rawls is a best-selling author, Medical Director and Co-Founder of Vital Plan, a holistic health company and Certified B Corporation. Learn more about his story here »

For a limited time, Dr. Rawls is offering Wellness Consults where he coaches clients to reframe their perspective and teaches them how to use restorative approaches to address the root causes of poor health.

Our Health Coaches

No matter which health coach you work with, you’ll be guided through our health coaching framework to make sure all aspects of your health are addressed. From there, each coach draws upon their unique skill sets to help you focus in the right areas with education and recommendations tailored to you.

Paulette A. Bennett

With three herbal certifications and over 40 years of experience with herbs and whole food nutrition, Paulette utilizes her expertise and rich background of knowledge to identify patterns of dysfunction while focusing on the causes of imbalance to help you restore well-being and vitality.

In particular, she has worked with many people dealing with Lyme, fibromyalgia, and ME/CFS, helping them incorporate holistic approaches to restore their health using herbs, diet, and lifestyle recommendations.

As a result of her extensive background in herbalism, she can assist you with a variety of health concerns such as (but not limited to) digestion and gut health, urinary tract health, liver health, stress, menopause, metabolism, as well as issues related to aging and overall health.

Paulette is a Pennsylvania native who lives in Southwestern Colorado where she enjoys being in nature hiking, learning winter and summer sports, doing tai chi and Qigong, and wild harvesting herbs. Her favorite pastime is spending time in the garden with her herbs.

Specialty Areas:

  • Guiding clients through Dr. Rawls’ herbal protocols
  • GI issues
  • Diet and nutrition support
  • Managing lifestyle habits for optimal health
  • Age-related health issues
  • Extensive herbalism expertise and guidance

“Paulette’s skill, knowledge and intuitive insight were incredible in bringing positive, evidence-based improvement to several imbalances I was experiencing. The comprehensive coaching process resulted in customized herbal, dietary, and lifestyle recommendations that have led to noticeable and lasting improvement in my physical, mental and emotional well-being. I highly recommend Paulette!”

SHARI G.

Emily Grimes

Emily had Lyme disease interrupt her active life as the working mother of two boys – twice! She knows firsthand the exhausting and frustrating path of uncountable doctors’ visits, extensive testing, and constant lab work. She has lived it all.

Emily offers a deep, firsthand understanding of holistic approaches to tackle health challenges. She has over two decades of experience as a chef and applying food as a key tool in promoting wellness.

With her extensive training under Dr. Rawls and her experience working with a leading biological medicine doctor, as well as experience in the benefits of neuroplasticity and brain retraining, Emily has an in-depth understanding of the keys to a healthy immune system, the obstacles to recovery, and how to successfully incorporate essential healing strategies such as herbs, lifestyle, and diet into your unique life circumstances.

Emily is a Virginia native who now lives in Vital Plan’s hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina! When she’s not helping clients reach optimal health, you can find Emily hanging out with her family, gardening, or cooking for friends.

Specialty Areas:

  • Guiding clients on Dr. Rawls’ herbal protocols
  • Clean eating + kitchen hacks
  • GI health
  • Incorporating mindfulness into busy lifestyles
  • Brain retraining practices
  • Ongoing health challenges

“Emily has a way of listening well, encouraging a person through the healing process, and helping set goals for the next month. It is so helpful to have someone who has lived this journey and can relate with what I am going through.”

ANGELA E.

Belinda Macri

Having overcome Lyme and a life-changing illness, Belinda now shares her powerful experiences and decades of education to guide you in achieving wellness in your life.

Belinda was diagnosed with Lyme disease in 2007 after experiencing lapses in memory, vision issues, unexplainable knee pain, fatigue, and all around dis-ease. Her health was suffering on many fronts. She was fortunate enough to work with a naturopathic doctor who immediately suspected chronic Lyme disease and recommended an herbal protocol.

Little did she know at that time, how fortunate she was to find a doctor that suggested herbs first. The combination of herbs, diet and lifestyle practices proved to be critical components to her recovery. Belinda realized the importance of diet and healthy lifestyle practices to keep the immune system strong and maintain long term health during her recovery, and is here to share those insights.

Belinda draws on a broad spectrum of holistic practices to provide you with the tools you need to achieve your health goals.

As a Wellcoaches Certified Personal Health Coach, Belinda has been trained to develop a wellness plan and empower you through goal setting for lasting change. Her most recent certification from Wellcoaches and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine rounded out her understanding of the whole human health experience and allows her to educate, equip, and empower her clients with lifestyle choices to promote optimal health and prevent a wide variety of health issues.

Her mentoring with Dr. Rawls has augmented her expertise as an Ayurvedic consultant, certified lifestyle instructor, yoga instructor, and meditation teacher.

Belinda grew up in Maine and now lives in California, where she enjoys her time in nature, hiking, biking, and walking, along with sharing the joy of her two boys.

Specialty Areas:

  • Guiding clients on Dr. Rawls’ herbal protocols
  • Gut health
  • Integration of plant-based eating
  • Healthy aging and longevity
  • Yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda practices
  • Stress management

“Belinda was very empathetic and understood my journey and health needs at this point. I am going through the hard part of my recovery, and I really needed encouragement, hope, and the good direction I received through her recommendations concerning the protocol and other helpful tips to get me through.”

DAVID M.