Kathy is the founder of Avalon Wellness. She received her Master’s Degree in Counseling from Western Carolina University, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Maine, and certificate in Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sport from San Diego State University. She is a Nationally Certified Counselor (#246480) and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of North Carolina (#8845).

Kathy brings over 8 years of experience working with adolescents and adults in therapeutic settings including schools, community settings, agencies, residential and wilderness settings. Her experience has led her to work with adolescents and adults struggling with a variety of health and lifestyle concerns ranging from depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship building, and weight loss and management. She has also worked in prevention of substance abuse and disease. 

She believes all humans deserve to live a life well-lived and feels fortunate to support people on their own journey through life. Her experience has illuminated the need to address mind, body, and spirit together, in pursuit toward an optimal quality of life. She has appreciated every opportunity to practice this and support others on their journey. 

Kathy's advanced degree coupled with her training in nutritional and fitness principles provides a solid and well-rounded foundation for designing a complete wellness plan, unique to each individual. Her coaching approach stems from a holistic perspective and involves exploration of all elements on the wellness spectrum. She will draw upon your strengths and employ realistic, solution-focused methods to support you on your journey and reconnect with your inner gifts. Her coaching style will motivate and empower you to find balance and attain the optimal quality of life that you desire and deserve.

Kathy believes all humans deserve to live a life well-lived. Her experience has illuminated the need to examine mind, body, and spirit together, in pursuit toward an optimal quality of life. She has appreciated every opportunity to practice this herself and support others on their journey.

Please feel free to contact Kathy at

828.275.3694 or at info@avalonwellness.org

with any questions or to discuss how coaching can

help you achieve optimal wellness and balance.