Kerri understands the frustration of trying repeatedly to lose weight without finding an approach that feels sustainable.

She shared that her weight reached 330 pounds and that she tried numerous diets, weight loss medications, and programs. Some brought temporary changes, but the weight often returned. Over time, the struggle affected her confidence, relationships, and willingness to participate in activities with her family.

One particularly difficult experience involved significant liver enzyme elevations after taking a weight loss pill. Kerri reported that her liver recovered, but the experience prompted her to reconsider how she approached her health and the products she was willing to try.

Her turning point began with a question she believes God placed on her heart: Did she love herself?

That question shifted her attention toward how she spoke to herself, cared for herself, and experienced daily life. Instead of making every decision revolve around the scale, she began prioritizing rest, nourishing food, enjoyable movement, and a healthier relationship with herself.

Kerri’s Christian faith is an important part of her story and the inspiration behind her business name.

She remembered feeling alone while receiving advice about her weight and health. Through One Together Coaching and Consulting, she wants clients to know they have someone walking alongside them.

She described the biblical image of Jesus reaching out to Peter as an inspiration for that mission: offering a hand when someone feels overwhelmed or unsure of their next step.

In her own life, Kerri also began moving away from an all-or-nothing approach to food. One choice no longer had to become a reason for prolonged self-criticism or abandoning her goals.

That perspective now informs her coaching. She helps clients consider realistic changes, recognize their needs, and build habits they can continue practicing.

Kerri’s practice considers more than a person’s eating and exercise habits alone.

During our conversation, we discussed areas such as:

• Nutrition and possible nutrient deficiencies
• Sleep quality and daily routines
• Stress and opportunities for rest
• Thyroid and hormone-related concerns
• Blood sugar and metabolic health concerns
• Digestive symptoms
• Emotional well-being and self-talk
• Medication concerns to discuss with the prescribing provider
  
  

Rather than giving every client the same plan, Kerri uses health history, wellness assessments, coaching conversations, and available laboratory information to personalize education and support.

As a registered nurse, her work centers on coaching, education, and collaboration. Medical diagnosis, prescribing, and treatment decisions remain with the appropriately licensed medical provider.

When I asked Kerri about client successes, she emphasized women who had learned to make room for their own needs.

Many were accustomed to taking care of everyone else and felt guilty about resting. Kerri helped them recognize that scheduling time for themselves could be a meaningful part of caring for their health.

Her workshops, including Beyond Survival Mode, reflect this interest in stress awareness, self-compassion, and practical tools for slowing down.

For Kerri, progress includes helping someone feel supported, develop healthier routines, and approach self-care with less guilt.

At the time of our interview, Kerri described offering three-month, six-month, and one-year coaching programs, along with flexible packages tailored to clients’ schedules and needs.

One client, for example, worked with her over five months through longer sessions every other week. The arrangement still included a clear start and end date and ongoing accountability.

She also described providing one-on-one coaching, group services, workshops, community outreach, and both in-person and virtual sessions.

For nurses interested in starting a functional wellness business, Kerri’s experience shows how an existing coaching foundation can develop into a more comprehensive, personalized service.