Coach Bio

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Welcome!

My name is Dr. Heather Gosnell. I am a physician, wife, mother, veteran, business owner, and plant-based health coach. I have been studying nutrition for over 7 years. I hold a BS from University of Maryland and an MD from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. I also hold a plant-based coaching certification from Food Revolution Network with over 100 hours of coach-specific training.

Have you ever wondered what is truly the healthiest diet? There is so much information out there and it’s often overwhelming and conflicting. Who and what do you believe???

When I was in medical school, we learned very little about nutrition.  Instead, we learned about disease management.  I read diet books on my own and tried to eat a healthy diet. I was able to keep my weight in check and thought I was being healthy, but boy was I wrong!  I went on this way for years, even feeding my family this way. I was a busy mom, wife, and doctor who didn’t have much time to cook. I bought quick and easy meals that seemed healthy enough.

Then in 2017, I read the book How Not To Die by Dr. Michael Greger, and it truly changed my life and how I thought about nutrition!  I couldn’t believe the evidence-based nutritional information in that book wasn’t taught in medical school. It felt like I had discovered a powerful secret that few people knew about.

I devoured that book and anything else I could find regarding evidence-based nutrition. I learned that lifestyle has a huge impact on whether or not we get heart disease, diabetes, dementia and many other chronic diseases. Our genes are not our destiny! Research shows that only 25% of our lifespan is determined by genetics, leaving the majority of our destiny in our own hands. With a genetic predisposition to early onset dementia, I sought ways to mitigate the risk. Upon discovering the profound impact of dietary changes on preventing not only dementia but also heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, I wholeheartedly embraced a plant-based lifestyle myself.

I transformed everything about the way I ate, my family ate, and the advice I give to my patients. I no longer struggle to keep my weight in check, I have more energy, I sleep better, I lowered my cholesterol, and I get sick less often. I've helped my clients lose weight, lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and A1c levels, improve sleep, exercise more, eat healthier, and feel better overall.

It still amazes me to this day how much nutrition can change our health. Over time, I realized I have a calling to educate and coach people to adopt this lifestyle.

Transform your health and extend your life with my personalized plant-based coaching program. Over 6 intensive sessions (weekly or biweekly), we'll craft a tailored roadmap to optimal wellness. You'll gain:

  • Cutting-edge, evidence-based nutrition knowledge

  • Powerful mindset tools for lasting change

  • Delicious recipes and smart food swaps

  • Strategies to boost energy, improve sleep, and improve gut microbiome

  • Techniques to prevent and reverse chronic diseases

With 24/7 support via our private portal, you're never alone on this journey. This isn't just about adding years to your life—it's about adding life to your years. Embrace a vibrant, disease-resistant future where you thrive at any age. Your transformation starts here.

Book a 30 minute complimentary session now! 

To your health!
Dr. Heather