About
Health coach by certification.
Wellness guide by philosophy.
Hi, I'm Kelly.
Lasting health isn't built through perfection. It's built through small, consistent choices. That belief sits at the center of everything I do: slow down, breathe a little deeper, nourish your body, and appreciate the simple things that truly make us well.
I'm here to help you reconnect with your own wisdom, simplify the path to better health, and support you as you build habits that feel natural and sustainable.
Just as nature doesn't rush a seed into becoming a tree, lasting wellness unfolds one small step at a time. My role isn't to push you forward. It's to walk beside you, helping you find a pace and path that feels right for you.
I also live with Type 1 diabetes, and that experience has shaped how I coach as much as any certification has. Managing my own health day to day has made me especially attentive to how much blood sugar and metabolism influence the way we feel, not just physically, but emotionally too. I've seen firsthand how closely that ties into stress, anxiety, and mood, and I believe it's one of the biggest, most overlooked factors in overall wellness. That lived experience is a big part of why I feel so at home supporting clients who are managing chronic conditions of their own.
Kelly
B.S. in Psychology
Penn State University
Certified Health & Life Coach
Health Coach Institute
5+ Years
Coaching Experience
What “Meraki Roots” Means
Meraki (may RAH kee) is the practice of doing something with soul, creativity, and love, leaving a piece of yourself in your work. It's pouring love into your favorite recipe or taking pleasure in tending to your garden.
Roots are what ground us. They provide stability, nourishment, and strength, often working quietly beneath the surface. Wellness is much the same. The small, intentional choices you make each day become the foundation from which everything else grows.
Meraki Roots is built on the belief that true wellness isn't created through perfection or quick fixes. It grows from genuine care, mindful presence, and sustainable habits that honor who you are. Together, we'll nurture your health from the ground up, creating a life rooted in balance, resilience, and lasting well-being.
Where we meet
My default isn't a desk. It's wherever real life actually happens. A wooded trail, a hands-on afternoon prepping meals together in the kitchen, an hour easing into the garden, decluttering a room that's been weighing on you, or wandering the grocery store to plan what's next. A video call has its place when distance or a busy week gets in the way, but it's the fallback, not the plan.
I'm based in Selinsgrove, PA, and meet clients throughout the surrounding cities and towns of central Pennsylvania. If you're further away, distance is never a dealbreaker: we can still work together fully by phone, video, or secure messaging.