Hey, I’m Tilghman!
I am a Certified Health and Wellness Coach who loves all things health and wellness. Fun fact: I also love to drink beer and eat pizza! My approach to health is all about realistic changes and balance. Part of living a healthy life is to enjoy the life you’re living and have some fun along the way!
My passion is health and wellness and empowering women to live healthy and authentic lives — I have spent years learning, educating and living the style of healthy living that I coach. My approach to health is realistic and fun. You don’t have to restrict and diet to lose weight and live a healthy life, I believe it’s quite the opposite!
My own journey on the road to health hasn’t been a smooth one. My childhood years were primarily spent being overweight and sedentary which lead me to years of dieting, restricting, over-exercising, pill-popping and more. You name it, I’ve tried it. It wasn’t until I was hit with a diagnosis of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) in my early twenties that I began really evaluating what it meant to be healthy. Guess what? I discovered being healthy didn’t mean having to constantly strive to be a size 2 in a human body that’s not destined to be that size. In fact, it was that constant struggle to be “skinny” that lead to a lot of my health issues. An additional diagnosis of Crohn’s disease in my early thirties solidified my passion to live a healthy life. My life is one that is free of prescriptions, full of good food, exercise, healthy relationships and puppy kisses (did I mention my love of dogs?)
My health journey has motivated me to help others who are struggling to find a balance with their own health. I am driven to help people find their true path, step outside of their comfort zone and take the leap into adding behaviors that will culminate into a healthier and more authentic life. You don't have to "diet" to find true health and I can assist you in finding your own path to your healthy life.
When I’m not coaching clients, you can most likely find me with my husband, Jonathan, and our dog, Warner, (again with the dogs!). Wave at us while we run in the park or stop me and say “hello” when you see me shopping at Whole Foods. I will gladly stop to give a hug, smile and probably a funny face or awkward dance move!
Education/credentials:
UNC-Chapel Hill Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise & Sports Science
Graduate of Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Certified Health Coach — International Association of Health Coaches
Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Guide - IMMA
