The Best Health® wellness program offers one-on-one, personalized health
coaching at no cost. Whether you're new
to health coaching or are ready to try something new, it's easy to get started. Get to know our friendly
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWC), who will stick with you every step of the way.
Amanda Abbs, Health Coach, NBC-HWC (she, her)
- What is your background in health and wellness?
I have a bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. I started health
coaching in 2009 and I joined the Best Health coaching team in 2016. In September of 2017 I became a
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).
- What's your favorite thing about San Diego?
I love living in San Diego and the fact that we have so many different and beautiful terrains to explore
within 30 minutes in any direction. I can go from the mountains of Julian to a sandy beach in the same
day. I love being outdoors and San Diego provides so many opportunities to take advantage of this.
- What's something you enjoy most about being a health coach?
When it comes to being a health coach, I enjoy the level of connection I can create with my members. I
love being able to support people in their personal growth and progress and celebrate every step they
make, no matter how small. It is such an honor to be trusted and allowed to join in on someone's journey
to be the best version of themselves.
- What do you look forward to when you work with a member?
When I work with a member, I look forward to creating hope, building self-efficacy, encouraging
self-compassion and ultimately, guiding someone to be their own coach. A big part of making successful
lifestyle changes is believing you can. It's a beautiful thing to come together with someone and have an
opportunity to shine a light on all the small wins and effort that can easily be missed by an individual
if they get caught up in the "failures."
- What's your favorite feature or tool on the Best Health website?
My favorite feature has to be the Buddy Challenge. It's a fun way to get support, encourage others and
connect with individuals or groups around making healthy changes. It's awesome that you can create any
challenge you want for any amount of time. I can't wait to see all the creative ways our members put it
to use!
Michelle Milles, Health Coach, NBC-HWC
- What is your background in health and wellness? I have worked as a health coach for 17
years, both as a telephonic and on-site coach.
- What's your favorite thing about San Diego? I grew up in Tucson, AZ, so I really
appreciate the beautiful San Diego weather. I love the cool, crisp mornings and don't even mind a little
May gray or June gloom!
- What's something you enjoy most about being a health coach? I appreciate the
opportunity to be curious and courageous. I'm curious to ask lots of questions and courageous to ask the
questions that many are afraid to ask.
- What do you look forward to when you work with a member? I love that I'm not the expert
and instead, I get to witness the member become the expert of their own life. It's truly a privilege!
- What's your favorite feature or tool on the Best Health website? I like the challenges!
There's a cancer awareness challenge that helps you track anti-cancer activities, so you can't go wrong
with that!
Monica Rivas, Health Coach, NBC-HWC
- What is your background in health and wellness? I have a bachelor's degree in
psychology from San Diego State University. I joined Sharp Health Plan's Best Health team in 2019 and
have and 10+ years working as a health coach. I obtained my National Board Health & Wellness Coach
Certification in 2019.
- What's your favorite thing about San Diego? I love the favorable weather throughout the
year, which allows for many types of recreational activities. There's something for everyone in San
Diego!
- What's something you enjoy most about being a health coach? I enjoy and am most
appreciative when members share their experiences and health journeys with their coach. It helps build
trust, strength, and resiliency, which is a wonderful process to see as health coach.
- What do you look forward to when you work with a member? I know that every member has
their own set of strengths, and they have the ability to be resilient. These qualities can be discovered
when a safe and structured space is created during the coaching process. I look forward to this part of
coaching because it becomes a very empowering moment for a member, and I love to see that part of
members flourish.
- What's your favorite feature or tool on the Best Health website? I love that there are
a ton of credible and reliable health and wellness articles to read all in one location.
Choose a health topic and get paired with a coach
When you're ready to get started, pick a topic you'd like to focus on, like physical activity, stress management
and more. Then, fill out this
form to set up a phone consultation.
Our six-week coaching programs are conveniently held over the phone. Sessions are once a week and are 30 minutes
long, so they're easy to fit into your schedule.