*. Susan W. Lunning, Life Coach
www.thewholehealthway.com *****@*****************.*** linkedin.com/in/susan- lunning
515-***-**** Serving Des Moines Metro & Remote Community Open to Full-Time In-Person/Remote/Hybrid Roles: Wellness Coordinator Remote Life Coach Telehealth Professional
Summary
Certified Transformational Life Coach, Registered Nurse, and caregiver advocate committed to helping clients take ownership of their health, happiness, and future. Through evocative coaching, workshops, and personalized wellness plans, I support individuals and organizations in aligning with purpose, restoring resilience, and creating sustainable healing. My holistic approach blends decades of healthcare experience with energy work, movement, and self-discovery practices to create safe, uplifting, and transformative experiences for all.
Skills & Expertise
Transformational Life Coaching Nurse/Caregiver Support & Mentorship Remote Sessions
& Workshops Emotional Resilience & Burnout Prevention Self-Worth Healing & Confidence Building TranscenDance Facilitation & Training Reiki Master Brain Injury Support & Cognitive Wellness Wellness Assessments & Care Planning Recovery, Pain Management, & Healing
Experience & Highlights
The Whole Health Way April 2019 to Present
Founder Transformational Life Coach Speaker & Facilitator Deliver holistic coaching and wellness experiences for individuals, groups, and organizations.
• Coach clients navigating burnout, chronic illness, grief, and trauma using customized wellness strategies.
• Facilitate workshops on stress management, emotional recovery, and whole-person alignment.
• Serve as staff coach and speaker for caregiver agencies and healthcare groups.
• Mentor nurses and caregivers experiencing compassion fatigue, helping them reconnect to purpose.
• Coach clients on life and health transformations to achieve both physical and mental well- being through self-advocacy, education, and proactive wellness.
• Facilitate TranscenDance remote sessions, delivering a powerful fusion of relaxation, stretching, deep breathing, free-form movement, positive visualization, and energy healing.
• Conduct intake and assessments and develop plans to support recovery, improved health, and quality of life.
• Plan and deliver cognitive brain training using compensatory strategies that help clients adapt successfully to daily life.
• Establish and support individualized care in the areas of treatment, recovery, pain management, and health monitoring.
• Perform Reiki as a healing technique based on the principles of channeling energy utilizing touch to activate the natural healing processes and restore physical and emotional well- being.
• Featured author in #1 International bestseller Short Sweet & Sacred in Vol 1 & 2. Select Prior Nursing Experience
Somatus January 2023 – April 2025
Registered Nurse Care Manager (RNCM)
• Managed patient caseloads and care coordination in chronic illness settings.
• Delivered patient education and self-care training with measurable outcomes: 98% BP control, 94% PCP visit completion, 84% A1C goal attainment.
• Facilitated staff workshops on wellness and emotional resilience. Community Neuro Rehab May 2017 – April 2019
Health Educator
• Led group education on brain health and adaptive wellness.
• Provided family coaching and cognitive rehabilitation techniques. Various Nursing Roles 1993 – 2006 (Mercy Hospital, VA Medical Center) Experience in hospice, long-term care, and post-acute rehab, supporting individuals and families through complex medical and emotional transitions. Full clinical history available upon request.
Education & Certifications
Transformational Life Coach – Brave Thinking Institute Advanced Life Mastery Consultant
– Brave Thinking Institute Certified TranscenDance Facilitator – Brave Thinking Institute Reiki Master – Soul & Atlas LLC Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer (CBIST) – Brain Injury Association of America Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Mercy College of Health Sciences
Publications & Recognition
Short Sweet & Sacred – Volumes 1 & 2 (International Best-Selling Contributor) Top Registered Nurse in Iowa – International Nurses Association