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Chicago nutrition for weight loss and healthy living
The Health coach for weight loss
Chicago nutrition for weight loss and healthy living
Meet Our Virtual Health and Nutrition Coaches

Nutritional Coaching Institute
Level I certification
Level II certification
Hormone Specialty certification
Mindset Specialty certification
Mentorship program participant
Loyola University
Motivational Interviewing course certificate
Functional Nutrition Metabolism School
Functional Nutrition Metabolism School certification – February 2024
Gwen Holtan
Virtual weight loss coach and health advocate
A coach who helps her clients achieve sustainable weight loss, improve their health, and live more fulfilling lives through personalized nutrition and lifestyle plans.
She also serves as the health coach for The Heart of Wellness Integrative Medicine, collaborating with Dr. Hillary Bassett, MD, to support patients in achieving lasting healthy lifestyle changes through nutrition, movement, and mindset.
With a background in healthcare, Gwen saw firsthand how preventable health issues overwhelmed the system. Now, she helps clients take control of their health before illness strikes, bridging the gap with health coaching that nurtures both body and mind.
Gwen’s approach combines functional health coaching—developing customized plans based on each person’s medical history, genetics, lifestyle, and environment—focusing on root cause identification, addressing emotional, physical, and physiological barriers to lasting change.
Her coaching goes far beyond food and the scale. Gwen empowers clients to boost energy, improve sleep, balance mood, and build confidence while creating sustainable habits rooted in self-compassion and self-trust. The ultimate success? Clients who feel confident continuing their health journey long after coaching ends.
No dieting. No gimmicks. Just real, flexible solutions designed to help you feel your best, unlock your potential, and show up in your life with more energy, clarity, and purpose.

Nutritional Coaching Institute
Level I certification
Mentorship program participant
Hormone Specialty certification
Mindset Specialty certification
Precision Nutrition
Level 1 Certification
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN)
CrossFit
CrossFit Level 1 and 2
Sheena Lawrick
Two-time Olympian. Holistic Nutrition and Exercise Coach.
Sheena Lawrick is a two-time Olympian, former Team Canada softball player, and certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® practitioner. Now a sought-after weight loss coach, holistic nutrition coach, and accountability coach, Sheena helps busy women and professionals reach their health goals without restriction or burnout.
After retiring from elite sports, Sheena faced hormone imbalances, fatigue, and frustration with her body. Her healing journey—rooted in flexible dieting and sustainable habit change—ignited her mission: helping others reclaim their energy, confidence, and well-being.
Sheena specializes in hormone health, metabolism, and mindset. She blends functional health strategies with flexible nutrition to create customized, realistic plans that fit your life, not the other way around. She also designs effective exercise programs tailored to your lifestyle and goals, helping you build strength, boost energy, and move confidently.
Whether you’re navigating motherhood, a hectic career, or midlife changes, Sheena meets you with real-world strategies, expert guidance, and zero guilt. Her approach helps clients build strength, resilience, and results that last.

Nutritional Coaching Institute
Level 1 Certification
CrossFit Coach Certification
Level I certification
Masters Degree
Counseling and Art Therapy
Leah Casey
Virtual Nutrition Coach and Mental Wellness Advocate
Leah helps clients create healthier, happier lives by blending nutrition, movement, and mindfulness with a deep understanding of mental well-being. With a background in mental health and art therapy, and years of experience coaching CrossFit and fitness, she knows that health is about more than just numbers—how you feel in your body and mind.
Her journey began in 2017 when she realized she was undereating by over 1,000 calories a day and following a restrictive low-carb diet. With the guidance of the Beyond the Box Nutrition® team, Leah learned the power of flexible dieting, fueling her body with more food, not less, and saw dramatic improvements in energy, strength, and mental clarity.
Today, as a compassionate weight loss coach and holistic nutrition coach, Leah combines empathy and accountability to help clients improve their relationship with food, feel stronger, and regain their energy, without restrictive diets or unrealistic plans.
As one client shared:
“She never put me in a box. She never gave me a one-size-fits-all approach. She listened, guided, and helped me every step of the way… Today, I have the BEST relationship with food I’ve EVER had!”
Leah is here to meet you where you are and guide you toward sustainable changes that help you feel your best, inside and out.
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