Proteus Health and Wellness Solutions

development. She has worked as a Corporate Wellness Manager focused on worksite wellness programs and education workshops, she developed and implemented mental health programs along with fitness programs and challenges for large corporations and worked to engage and inspire people to make small changes in their life that led to big results. Jennifer has worked in the community as a board member of Mental Health Advocates of WNY and is the founder of the Annual Yogathon for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness that benefits MHA of WNY each September. She has taught fitness classes in gym settings and conducted work out from home videos/classes. Jennifer has coached and led small groups and individuals through various lifestyle changes and goals. Jennifer is a single mother of a 15-year-old boy and lives in Buffalo, NY. She has been a lifelong learner and athlete since she was a child, the middle of 7 kids. She grew up in a competitive active family who were predisposed to both mental illness and physical diseases. She has personally struggled with anxiety and self-worth in the past and has overcome many life-changing events from divorce, to job loss, to illness and injury, to death, as well as just managing the day to day of being a single parent, friend, sister, and working full time while trying to also take care of her own personal needs. She knows the importance of self-care and stays balanced with yoga practice, running, strength training, hiking, and the occasional beach vacation. She draws from her own journey and experience to help others grow and recognize their own strengths and sense of self- worth. Jennifer has seen firsthand the impact lifestyle choices and environment have on overall health when not actively engaged in one’s own wellbeing. She has a passion not only for physical health, but mental health and understands the body and mind are intimately connected. She believes in assessing the whole person not just one piece or aspect of health. Jennifer is a firm believer in the act of tiny habits and that the secret to success lies in your daily routine and a positive outlook. Jennifer’s experiences are what gave her the knowledge and expertise around wellbeing and has made her so passionate about how we must constantly evolve and actively choose how we live our lives. She undoubtedly understands the power of the whole wellbeing and her never quit attitude is what keeps her moving forward and drives her to continue learning and motivating others. Jennifer’s goal both personally and professionally is to educate and inspire others to make active healthy decisions daily so they can find happiness, improve quality of life, increase longevity, and reduce disease. Jennifer focuses on promoting behavior changes that are rooted in these lifestyle factors – sleep, avoiding risky substances, healthy eating, managing stress, physical activity, curiosity and learning, and relationships.