Hello, I’m Tracy Garrigan, and I’m so glad you’re here.

There was a time when I was gravely ill and searching for answers that modern medicine could not provide. That search became the catalyst for profound transformation, one that redefined my understanding of health, consciousness, and purpose. Whatever led you here, it’s not by chance, and I look forward to walking beside you as you create your own version of thriving.

My Story

I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of two and spent the next three decades as a pharmaceutical and surgical experiment. My early life was marked by countless medications, procedures, and well-intentioned interventions that sought to suppress symptoms rather than restore balance.

Ultimately, my body reached its limit. At thirty-one, I suffered a severe neurological collapse that left me bedridden and without hope. My story was later featured in Psychology Today in an article titled “The Hidden Side of Happiness,” which explored the concept of post-traumatic growth (PTSG). What it didn’t capture was the depth of my near-death experience or the epiphany that would follow: a vow to devote my life to reducing the suffering of all sentient beings.

That experience awakened an insatiable curiosity about the nature of healing and the human potential for renewal. Over the next several years, I made a dramatic career change from Fashion Designer to Health Coach, driven by a mission to understand and embody true well-being.

Through study, experimentation, and devotion to health, I transitioned to a predominantly plant-based lifestyle, gradually weaned off eight prescription medications, and reversed my autoimmune disease. I have now been medication-free for nearly twenty years, living with a level of vitality and clarity I once thought impossible.

Training & Approach

My professional training began with certification as a Holistic Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) in 2010, followed by advanced study in Sports and Performance Nutrition with Precision Nutrition, Behavior Change Psychology with the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and First Line Therapy & Lifestyle Medicine through Metagenics University. I am currently pursuing National Board Certification with the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), recognized as the gold standard for professional health coaches in clinical and integrative settings. I remain an ambassador for the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

My approach is grounded in the principles of Functional and Integrative Medicine, behavioral psychology, and whole-food, plant-based nutrition, unified by a deep respect for the body’s innate intelligence and capacity to heal. I bridge the gap between modern science and timeless wisdom, guiding clients to achieve transformation that extends far beyond physical health—into greater clarity, vitality, and alignment in every aspect of life.

Experience & Work

For more than 15 years, I’ve helped people and organizations improve well-being through evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle education, and compassionate coaching. My work has included guiding performance nutrition programs for fitness facilities, developing corporate wellness content, and creating digital education that reaches tens of thousands globally through webinars, workshops, and online courses.

I’ve partnered with functional, integrative, and lifestyle medicine practitioners to provide health coaching in clinical settings, helping hundreds of patients improve outcomes, adherence, and confidence in their own ability to create lasting change.

Today, as Founding Director and Program Manager of the Plant-Based Coaching Certificate at Food Revolution Network, I lead a global education program that trains coaches to integrate whole-person, plant-forward nutrition and behavior-change science into their professional practice. My focus is on empowering coaches to bridge science and soul, knowledge and compassion, and to make a meaningful impact in their communities and careers.

I believe that food is one of our most powerful tools for health—and that everyone deserves access to a way of eating and living that supports people, animals, and the planet.

If you’re passionate about advancing health and sustainability through coaching, education, or leadership, I’d love to connect and explore how our work aligns.