Meet Your Coaches
Transform your health with our no-excuses approach to nutrition & health coaching tailored to busy lives
Over the past five years, Chris Ward and Kim Barns have helped countless individuals achieve significant health transformations through their health and nutrition coaching. With their combined expertise in healthcare, wellness, and lifestyle management, they have guided clients in losing weight, changing unhealthy eating habits, reducing stress, and ultimately improving their overall quality of life. Their coaching has also played a key role in helping individuals quit smoking, empowering them to take control of their health and break free from lifelong habits that hold them back.
Chris and Kim's approach is rooted in sustainable, realistic changes that fit into busy lives. They emphasize the importance of moderation over restriction, ensuring that clients make lasting improvements without feeling deprived. By focusing on gradual, achievable goals such as improving diet, enhancing sleep quality, and increasing physical activity, they help clients build long-term, healthy habits.
Their commitment to each individual’s success goes beyond temporary fixes. Instead, they focus on creating tailored, actionable plans that set people up for lasting success and independence from reliance on medication or corporate healthcare. Through their coaching, they continue to empower others to prioritize their health, reduce stress, and live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Kim Barns
Kim Barns is a passionate Health, Life, and Nutrition Coach who has successfully guided hundreds of clients to transform their lives. With expertise in everything from lifestyle modifications and weight loss to chronic health management and smoking cessation, she brings a holistic approach to every challenge.
Kim is also a dedicated healthcare professional with over 30 years of experience in nursing, having spent time in OB/GYN, Occupational Health, and Telehealth care. Throughout her career, Kim has built a reputation as a compassionate and knowledgeable nurse, offering support and guidance to people in all stages of life. In addition to her nursing expertise, she has spent the past four years as a Health Nutrition Coach, empowering individuals to take control of their health through balanced nutrition and lifestyle choices.
Currently working as a Nurse Care Manager, Kim thrives on helping people navigate complex healthcare journeys, ensuring they receive the best care possible. A true advocate for wellness, she is passionate about motivating others to live healthy and active lives.
Kim’s philosophy? Making healthy fun! She believes that sustainable habit change is the key to long-lasting success, and she’s dedicated to helping you build a healthier, happier life—without the stress or overwhelm. Whether you’re aiming to hit nutrition goals or embrace a new, vibrant lifestyle, Kim is here to make the journey enjoyable and effective.
Kim is also an adventurous spirit who embraces fitness in every form—whether biking, running, swimming, or competing in triathlons. At 54 years old, she continues to push herself physically, inspiring others to challenge their limits. Fun, witty, and always full of energy, Kim’s zest for life and commitment to health make her a dynamic force for positive change in the lives of those around her.
Chris Ward
Chris Ward is a seasoned educator, music teacher, percussionist, and dedicated first responder with a diverse career that spans over two decades. With 20 years of service in the fire service as a firefighter and EMT, Chris has played a vital role in emergency medical care, fire safety, and rescue operations. His experience in the field has not only shaped his ability to stay calm under pressure but also deepened his commitment to serving others in their most critical moments. Additionally, Chris has served as an EMS and Fire Instructor, training future first responders and passing on his wealth of knowledge to those entering the field.
Recently, Chris has transitioned into a health and nutrition coaching career, where he continues his lifelong mission to empower others to achieve their personal best. With a strong focus on wellness, fitness and a certification in Nutritional Coaching, Chris encourages others to prioritize their health through balanced nutrition and active lifestyles.
An adventurous spirit, Chris enjoys mountain biking, running, swimming, and fishing, and competes in triathlons to keep himself challenged and motivated. At 55 years old, he continues to embrace new challenges, always with a positive attitude and a sense of humor that brightens every situation. Chris is committed to making a difference in people's lives, bringing both his expertise and a contagious optimism to everything he does.
Flavors of Wellness
The "Flavors of Wellness" series is a transformative 10-week program designed to simplify healthy living and sustainable meal preparation, all LIVE with both Coach Kim and Chef Kelley. The program is available in-person and virtually. For virtual participants, we will provide a special code ("VIRTUAL").