Vital Change Begins Within
Welcome to Vital Shift Health & Wellness—health coaching services where real change happens through compassionate support and small, sustainable steps toward a healthier version of yourself.
I'm Deb Kenney, a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and founder of Vital Shift. I believe that lasting change doesn't come from drastic overhauls, it comes from making small, intentional shifts that align with who you are and what matters most to you in your current season of life.
Through evidence-based coaching, we'll work together to create realistic goals built on your unique strengths and values. You're the expert on your own life. My role is to walk alongside you, offering guidance, accountability, and support as you shape your own path toward greater well-being—one intentional shift at a time.
It's never too late to start discovering what wellness means for you. Take the first step today by booking a free, no-pressure discovery call, a simple meet & greet to talk about what’s possible.
Meet the Founder - Deb Kenney, NBC-HWC
A Few Steps Ahead on the Same Journey
I get it because I've lived it.
As I celebrate my 60th birthday this year, I bring more than professional credentials to this work. I bring personal understanding. I know what it means to navigate chronic conditions and autoimmune disorders while trying to live a full, vibrant life. I know what it's like to move through the healthcare system as a patient, going from specialist to specialist, and often feeling like I'm just a passive recipient of care rather than an active partner in my own health.
That personal experience, combined with two decades as a medical chart auditor reviewing thousands of medical records, showed me something crucial: Our healthcare system is actually a "sick care" system. It's designed to manage symptoms and treat disease, not to empower people to take an active role in their own well-being.
That's why I became a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach.
I wanted to be part of changing that dynamic. Helping people move from passive recipients of care to warriors of their own health and well-being.
Meeting You Where You Are
Whether you're managing a new diagnosis, living with chronic conditions, or simply ready to take back your power over your health, I meet you where you are. Not where you think you "should" be. Right where you are today, with your real life, your real challenges, and your real goals.
As your coach, I'm a supportive partner who moves forward with you. I help you see strengths you might not recognize in yourself. I hold you accountable — not to my standards, but to yours. And I walk alongside you as someone who's just a few steps ahead on the same journey, not as an expert on some distant pedestal.
What I Believe
You have the capacity to create meaningful change in your life. My job is to help you access that capacity, support you through the challenges, celebrate the wins (especially the small ones), and remind you that you're not alone in this.
Sustainable change isn't about dramatic overhauls or perfect execution. It's about creating habits that fit your life, making shifts that align with your values, and building momentum through progress, not perfection.
Health coaching is the bridge between clinical care and daily life. It's the support system for actually implementing lifestyle changes your doctor recommends. It's the space where you get to explore what wellness means to you, not what someone else tells you it should mean.
If you're ready to take an active role in your own wellbeing, or if you just need someone in your corner who understands what it's really like — I'm here.
Let's figure out what's possible together.
Credentials
National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
The highest credential in the health coaching field, demonstrating mastery of evidence-based coaching competencies and behavior change science.
Professional Medical Chart Auditor (CPMA, CPC, CRC, CPEDC)
Two decades of experience reviewing medical records, providing deep insight into healthcare delivery and the gaps between clinical recommendations and patient outcomes.
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If you’re ready to make a vital shift toward a healthier, more vibrant you - let’s talk! Evidence tells us having a health coach by your side greatly increases your odds of success.
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VS Guiding Principles
Authentic Partnership - As a coach/client partnership, we build genuine human connections rooted in trust, presence, and honest dialogue. Every coaching relationship is a collaboration of mutual respect where you are the expert of your own life. I walk with you, not ahead of you (sometimes literally—walkable coaching sessions are a thing here!).
Science-Backed Practice - I ground my approach in evidence-based practices, while leading with empathy, patience, and understanding. Effective coaching honors both the research and the reality of lived experiences of each individual. We pause to understand your “why.”
Whole-Person Well-Being - I recognize that health extends beyond physical symptoms and includes our emotional, mental, social, and spiritual dimensions. True vitality emerges when we consider the whole person, not just isolated health or physical concerns.
Ethical Integrity - I uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, always operating within my scope of practice, maintaining client safety, and honoring confidentiality. Your trust is sacred, and I protect it fiercely.
Realistic Progress Over Perfection - I believe in sustainable change through small, achievable steps that build momentum and consistency. There’s no judgment here—only encouragement, accountability, and celebration of progress at every stage.
Empowered Self-Direction - I foster your autonomy and inner wisdom through motivational interviewing and client-centered techniques. My goal is not dependence, but empowerment through helping you discover your own path to lasting wellness.
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