TESTIMONIALS
"Being coached has been very eye opening and transformational- and a good personal experience for me. When I first started, I had some reservations about talking so much about me and my problems and wasn't sure I felt like I wanted or needed to work on anything. However, I trusted the process and trusted my nurse coach Elijah Quarnstrom. Elijah was incredible and very patient. Somehow, he made me feel safe and actually want to open myself. Elijah supported my goals, truly listened and and personalized his coaching towards my needs. I know he cared about what we were doing! Elijah helped bring out insights and greater motivation for me to be a better person. He challenged me to push myself and see future possibilities. I highly recommend Elijah as a nurse coach to anyone looking for more - more in their life to be a better person and wellness. Elijah will help you connect the dots and connect with you to guide you where your dreams can start happening! Thanks Elijah- you were awesome and I'll for sure use you again!"
Robert
"Before I started working with you, I had taken time to reflect on ways that I could come up with to help me live a healthy lifestyle. Even though I went to the gym 3 times a week, I am not sure I was doing all I could to push myself to eat better, sleep well and take general stock of my life. I was not happy with my overall health I and I was contemplating making changes, especially to my diet.
Working with you was helpful to say the least. I appreciated the fact that you took time to listen to me and empathize with my journey. The exercises that you provided helped me to dig deeper and really focus on the important things. I liked that you had resources that I could start using immediately to improve my life. More importantly those resources felt like they were tailor made to my needs. I felt supported and at the same time held accountable.
I learnt to keep a big picture outlook about my wellness. Not only physical health but all the 8 facets (emotional, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, social, financial and occupational). This has been transformational for me. I had never thought of all these aspects in one space. Now, I take my guided meditation focusing on these areas and that has improved my general wellness. I have increased the lighting in my work office and that has increased my productivity and attitude towards work. I am now intentionally making time to meet friends and peers to strengthen my social circles (something that was suffering in the background and had not really caught my attention).
I am following through the diet recommendations provided to me via the “The Empowered Eating Guide”. It is my belief that once I streamline my eating habits, I will lay claim to living a healthy lifestyle. This summer, I took to gardening in my backyard. We planted various vegetables and now we eat fresh food that we grew. This has helped with the goal of eating healthy. Surprisingly, we have saved money on groceries through this as well. I understand this is a continuous process and I have some days better than others. The ultimate goal is to stick to a routine that reinforces healthy living and taking better care of myself.
I have already talked to the men in my church about this program. I believe all of them can benefit from this coaching. I would like you to come and do a demonstration one of these days. The changes that I have seen in my life are real and I would like to spread the good news to anyone that can hear me so that they can also get a chance to experience this transformational program"
Gideon
“Prior to working with Elijah, I was experiencing some medical and life balance issues. In our coaching sessions, Elijah was very professional, courteous, and is great at listening and asking questions to help navigate the issues being discussed. With his nursing knowledge and expertise, he guided me through my circumstances with care and gave great guidance and resources to consider for next steps to move forward.
My experience with Elijah in our coaching sessions was very positive and I greatly appreciate the holistic approach he takes to get to the bottom of an issue. As a result of our coaching sessions, I have developed some better habits which has helped with daily living. I would gladly recommend Elijah as a Nurse Coach to anyone; he has found his calling in this profession”
Rick
"Before starting our coaching sessions, I struggled to face my health issues in a meaningful way. My thoughts were disorganized, and I constantly postponed addressing the habits that led to an unhealthy lifestyle. Thank you for creating a safe space for me to explore these challenges.
Working with Elijah has been a highly positive experience. I especially appreciated the structure and support he provided, which helped me organize my thoughts and confront my challenges directly.
As a result of our time together, I have broken the cycle of procrastination and made real progress toward a healthier lifestyle. The biggest insight I gained was understanding the barriers holding me back and learning how to overcome them.
I would highly recommend his coaching to anyone struggling with personal health challenges or feeling overwhelmed and disorganized in achieving their personal goals"
Keith
"Elijah as my coach has been a great experience! I like to think I have a pretty good idea of what’s needed to be healthy. My struggle is having the discipline to actually commit to them consistently. Coaching with Elijah not only gave me a health expert to hold me accountable but he also helped me see my blind spots. In our sessions, we discussed the barriers that have been interfering with my health goals and tailored a plan to overcome them. At the start of our program Elijah asked me questions about myself and my health goals. We then set up a clear plan to overcome my bad habits and move closer to a healthier lifestyle. At the following sessions we would discuss my progress and go over any hurdles. Elijah has educated me on many different areas of wellness that, in the past, I have overlooked. His program is well-rounded, addressing: body, mind, and soul. On top of it all, the sessions are all virtual, making it much easier to fit into my schedule—which I really appreciated!"
Corey
"My coaching sessions with Elijah were truly transformational. Before working with him, I felt stuck in the same cycle: low energy, inconsistent eating habits, and starting and stopping exercise routines repeatedly. I knew what I should be doing, but I couldn’t seem to follow through.
During our session, Elijah created a safe, judgment-free space that helped me open up about what was really getting in the way. He used thoughtful, open-ended questions that helped me explore my habits more deeply and uncover the beliefs I didn’t realize were driving my choices. For the first time, I could clearly connect my values, especially wanting to feel strong, confident, and active far into retirement, to the motivation behind my health goals. Through that clarity, I walked away with realistic, meaningful steps I could take right away. I’ve already noticed changes: I created a plan (the "Christmas Cookie Strategy") to get through the holiday sweet-eating season with support from my daughter and developed an exercise tracker. I'm planning my meals and snacks and scheduling exercise time with more intention. My energy is better, my stress is lower, and I actually feel excited about staying consistent.
What stood out most about Elijah’s coaching was his ability to help me find my own solutions. He didn’t tell me what to do; he guided me to discover what works for me. That shift alone has made my new habits feel sustainable instead of overwhelming. Elijah's caring and intuitive coaching style makes you feel fully supported while exploring real, meaningful, and holistic life changes that positively impact your mind, body, and spirit.
I’m genuinely grateful for this experience. It didn’t just improve my eating and exercise routines; it helped me see myself differently and reconnect with what matters most by creating realistic goals, practicing self-accountability, and aligning them with my values for stronger motivation to continue this journey"
Mona
"Thank you some much for your counseling services for the 5 one hour sessions that I received from you. I appreciate your knowledge in the subject and the well rounded approach you give to your clients. I have benefited immensely from the hours we have met and you have opened my eyes to many areas of focus. I discussed issues of family, relationships and different ways of dealing with them . You provided me with resources that proved to be helpful and will continue to benefit me as focus on solving these issues going forward.
We discussed diet and God given diet at creation and how that is beneficial to us and especially as Christian.
Your christ center approach was tremendous to me and finishing every session with a prayer comed me down and give me a focal point to reflect while working through situations and anticipating the next meeting.
Our community is going to be better with your training as many individuals with needs will access this limited resources that you will bring to the table"
Jared