Hi, I'm Barb!

I am a board-certified health and wellness coach and the founder of Bold Step Health.

Throughout my life, I have recognized the profound importance of health. Seeing the impact of chronic disease on individuals and families has shown me how illness can affect every aspect of life: physical, financial, relational, and spiritual. A strong support system shaped my early years and inspired me to dedicate over 25 years to training and organizational development. In 2019, I combined my passions for health, wellness, advocacy, and education into a new professional path. This led me to become a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach and to establish Bold Step Health as a dedicated health coaching service.

My coaching approach draws on a diverse background in training and leadership development, program management, culinary coaching, and midlife transition support. I believe every individual brings unique value. My “engage-them-at-their-pace” coaching style empowers clients to build habits that support their goals and leverage their strengths for meaningful growth.

Based on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, I offer coaching locally and virtually. Outside of work, I enjoy culinary creativity, lifelong learning, gardening, and spending time with my husband and our rescue animals.