Aloha,
I'm Stefania. Originally from the East Coast, I made my way to Maui ten years ago, must be the island roots in my blood. I've lived by the ocean ever since I could choose my dwelling place. It's taught me humility, discipline, and perseverance.
When I came to the island, I joined a local canoe club where I learned invaluable information about Hawaiian history, culture and present-day struggles that changed the way I view the world.
It was straight from the canoe to the surfboard where my love of water became a soul connection. Learning to surf at the age of 25 is no easy feat. I had my work cut out for me. I surfed and surfed often and the more I delved into the surf culture, I realized it doesn't promote longevity. Lots of waves, lots of beers and no talks about how we can surf into old age. I admire the aunty's and uncle’s, in their 70's, still out in the lineup. They earned that through a lifetime of diligently prioritizing all aspects of their health.
So, here I am. After taking time away from the water to unfreeze my shoulders, moisturize my skin and round out my passions, I got to thinking. How can I be surfing ‘til I'm 70?
The answers lie in our values, our daily routine, and our social support.
That's where I come in. As a Kinesiologist from Longwood University, intuitively, I always knew something was missing from my education. That something was Behavior Science. It wasn't until I became an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Health Coach that I was introduced to this fascinating science. I became so enthralled, I continued onto becoming an ACE Behavior Change Specialist (BCS).
As a Health Coach specializing in overhead water sports, it's important to me to be as water competent as possible. Along with being a BCS, I'm an American Lifeguard Association Certified Professional Lifeguard, which includes:
• Globally
• Waterfront
• Deep water
• Community First Aid
• Aquatic First Responder
• CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
The socioecological model exists for a reason. Environment and social support play a significant role in our ability to succeed. Together, we create an intentional partnership that keeps you catching waves for longer by engaging, planning, and reaching values-based health goals.
...Let's meet where you are and see where it leads us.
*All the food you see is made by me to portray my values of variety and balance in nutrition.
swellhealthcoaching@gmail.com
P.O. Box 2636, Wailuku, HI 96793
Projects
Work history
Co-ownerSwell, LLC
United StatesPart Time
Maui
▫️Using behavior science to address health
▫️Unearthing values to create sustainable change
▫️Bringing the first sole, health coaching company to Maui
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Private Swim InstructorMaui Float on Swim Lessons, LLC
United StatesFull Time
▫️Promoted to full-time after 1 month
▫️Students show great improvement after 2 lessons
▫️95% of clients request more lessons for their swimmer
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Skills
- Motivation
- Positivity
- Effective Communicator
- Behaviour Change
- Goal Oriented
- Public Health
- Coaching
- Creative
- Tenacity
- Cultural Awareness
Education
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Professional lifeguardAmerican Lifeguard Association
United States
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Behavior Change SpecialistAmerican Council on Exercise
United States
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