Watch this video to learn about David and why he became a health coach.
When working with patients, David likes to create something akin to a professional friendship. To establish goals, he often advocates what is called a toddler self-test.
“When you have a goal in mind, ask yourself WHY is this important,” he says. “Ask yourself why enough times in a row, and you’ll discover the areas that most motivate you.”
David believes one of his most important jobs is to teach patients how to change their behavior and sustain it. And that comes from personal experience.
“When I served in the Marine Corps, I became a smoker. I smoked for years,” he says. “It was a struggle to quit. It took a change in environment, replacing a bad habit with a good one – jogging, and the support of loved ones to stop. I know firsthand how hard meaningful change can be, and how many factors can help or hinder.”
David has spent most of his life in Virginia and Maryland, growing up in Harrisonburg, VA; Hagerstown, MD; and Rockville, MD.
He moved to Richmond in 2013 for a job in health coaching at DuPont and hasn’t looked back. He now lives in RVA with his wife, Angela; is active in his church and community; loves to read philosophy, science, and history; and plays guitar and piano. He is hoping to learn more drums.
“My wife and I also enjoy finding new places to hike to burn calories,” he says. “And then new restaurants to try to replace them.”
