Peer Health Coaching
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Health Coaching a growing industry in the health and wellness field that utilizes health behavior theory and lifestyle change science to improve your overall health and well-being. Here at UCCS, we offer a free health coaching program for students, faculty, and staff.
UCCS Peer Health Coaches are dedicated to guiding and supporting your wellbeing while making a real connections with you both in person and remotely. With the Peer Health Coaching program, you no longer have to “do health” on your own. Peer Health Coaches can work with you to:
- Developing realistic goals
- Adopt healthy lifestyle changes
- Become consistent with healthy routines
- Find balance in your life
- Track your progress through periodic check-ins
All Peer Health Coaches work under the supervision of a certified Health Coach faculty member.
Please reach out to Gina Burton, HWC at gburton@uccs.edu for Health Coaching questions.
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Health Coaching is often used alongside a Primary Care Provider, Registered Dietitian, or Mental Health Specialist. A Health Coach is not a substitute for any of these important health professionals.
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Employees can find these services at:
Hi, my name is Amy Magnuson. I’m a health and wellness professional with more than 30 years of experience in fitness and exercise. I’m a certified health coach, personal trainer, and 200-hour registered yoga teacher.
My focus is helping people set health goals, build habits, and make behavior changes that fit their daily lives. I believe small, consistent steps can lead to better results over time. My goal is to support clients make realistic changes they can maintain for the long term.
I’m currently studying Health and Wellness Promotion at UCCS, with an interest in workplace wellness and health coaching.
Hi, my name is Katie Huang, and I’m a health coaching student at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, majoring in Health and Wellness Promotion. I became a certified health coach in May 2025 and am still new to the field, but I’m excited to continue learning and growing as a coach.
I chose health coaching because I want to help others feel supported. I know how important it is to feel heard and encouraged, especially when working toward health goals, and that’s something I aim to bring into my coaching. I plan to continue health coaching after I graduate, with the goal of eventually becoming board certified.
I was born and raised in Colorado Springs and enjoy staying active and taking care of my health, even though it can be challenging at times. I love rock climbing and am always looking for new ways to stay active, especially activities that get me outdoors and help me spend more time outside. As a peer health coach, my goal is to meet people where they are and support them in building habits that feel realistic, enjoyable, and sustainable.