Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah O’Brien.
Hi Sarah, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My story started with some serious health problems. I had been from doctor to doctor and was waiting for answers. I began to educate myself about the body and was shocked to learn about the vital role of food in health. An amazing transformation took place as I changed my diet and lifestyle, giving my body the tools it needed to repair itself. One by one, the problems that plagued me for years began disappearing. I felt compelled to share this knowledge with others by providing a service to educate women about true health and support them in their journey. I had another business before I started Completely Healthy Life, which taught me some key skills that have been very helpful. I started mainly as an online business marketed towards clients in the US while I was living in Spain. Since moving back to the States last year, I have enjoyed meeting with clients and speaking to groups in my local area.
We all face challenges, but would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No business is ever a smooth road 🙂 Some of the struggles have been learning how to get my services in front of the correct customer for my niche. There are also a lot of internet health gurus out there today, so it is challenging to build credibility and stand out. Much of that must be overcome by meeting people face to face and sharing my story to gain trust. Moving from Spain to the States was also quite challenging and set me back because I needed more time to invest in the business. The biggest struggle has been people along the way who have told me that I wasn’t capable of making it. That isn’t very encouraging. While I realize that not every endeavor succeeds, I believe that what I do is important and that persistence is key to success.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
I specialize in helping people reclaim their health by changing what they eat. I am different from other similar services because I make change simple for my clients. Since I realized from personal experience the difficulties of making diet and lifestyle changes, I knew that I wanted to form a business that would help clients restore a healthy relationship with food in a sustainable, simple, and enjoyable way. My perspective on health sets me apart because I believe that the body desires to be well and that food is foundational. I support clients as they learn how to give the body the tools (in the form of food) it needs. Though I mainly focus on food and nutrition, I am proud that my brand embodies completeness and acknowledges the many emotional and physical factors that make up true health. I offer one on one nutrition coaching and group classes. As a part of coaching, I develop a health plan tailored to each client with simple strategies for implementation. Though many people are unaware of this when they first come to me, many chronic health struggles have their roots in a damaged gut microbiome, so restoring it is always one of our main goals.
How would we have described you growing up if we knew you were growing up?
As a child, I was introspective and loved animals and spending time in nature. Music was a huge part of my life and continues to be something I enjoy.
Contact Info:
- Website:www.completelyhealthylife.com
- Instagram: @healthycompletely
