EveryBody Empowered, LLC

Empowering Everybody, in Every BODY, Everywhere!

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

Account

Empowering Coaching, Support Groups, Classes, Advocacy & Speaker Events!

Empowering 1:1 Patient Advocacy Coaching

Empowering EveryBody, in every BODY, everywhere!

Everybody, & every BODY deserves to be empowered! We are here to provide individual patient advocacy coaching that can help you empower your mental, emotional, physical and/or spiritual bodies as you navigate your path ahead. Our Clients come from diverse backgrounds, from all walks of life, from all around the world. While we may come from different places, cultures and life experiences, as human beings we all want to feel better, do better, and become the best version of ourselves possible. There are times when we reach a point in our lives where we realize we need support, guidance, or a teacher to help us figure ourselves out.

Receiving a new diagnosis, understanding it and coming to terms with it can be an arduous and confusing process. One that can throw your world upside down! What was, is no longer. You may not feel like the same person. Under most normal circumstances, nobody teaches us how to navigate our health or the healthcare system. When we become sick, and the doctors don't yet know what's wrong with us, that can be a very scary and frustrating experience, that can drag on for years and years. Being undiagnosed is uniquely challenging because often times patients have a hard time proving their symptoms to doctors, but also to family, friends, and their workplace. There are so many challenges that come up when facing those circumstances. And sadly, it doesn't always get easier. This is where having our Patient Advocate, Aimee Zehner on your side, can help!

If a person has a Rare Disease, it may take up to 6.5 years (the national average) to get diagnosed. And statistically, the odds are that the particular rare disease doesn't have any treatment options available. Knowing all the right steps to take to uncover a Rare Disease Diagnosis takes considerable efforts and skill sets-- but none that you can't learn. Aimee Zehner is a fierce Rare Disease Patient Advocate who can help you through the process. She can be your Empowered Warrior to help you navigate the rough road ahead.

Other issues might be finding the right specialists, or how/where to get the testing you need. Another issue that happens is that patients receive diagnoses, or lab results but their provider doesn't really explain them to the patient. This can have a negative outcome for the patient. Conversations about Treatment Options, Clinical Trials, where to find support, and more often come up with Rare Diseases. Even with chronic illnesses or conditions that are considered common, there is often so much misinformation available, that it can be daunting trying to get the right information about diagnostics, testing, and treatments. Another hurdle is overcoming negative appointments with providers who gaslight, dismiss you or don't seem to give you the time you need as a patient. iLastly, and SUPER IMPORTANT, is the IMPACT of being diagnosed with a disease/disorder/disability and how it will affect your physical health, well-being, mental/socio-emotional & spiritual health, and Quality of Life (QOL). Chronic illness, Rare Diseases and Disabilities all have the power to drastically change your life in an instant! You knew yourself one way one day, and then after diagnosis, the whole world has changed. This is where 1:1 Individualized Patient Advocacy Coaching can shine its light!

Our 1:1 Empowering Patient Advocacy Coaching with Aimee can help you find your way forward. Our Patient Advocacy Coaching is specialized for Patients with Rare Diseases, Chronic Illness &/or Disabilities: focused on cultivating resilience, personal wellness goals & improving QOL, receiving empathic support, while developing patient advocacy skills & patient education to better understand your diagnosed health conditions/symptoms, understanding your treatment plan & medical records, how to conduct medical research, improving patient/provider relations, and overall healthcare navigation. Aimee is available for liaison services to communicate on your behalf as your Patient Advocate (which is not the same as a Healthcare Proxy, as no decisions will be made on your behalf). Contact us to discuss your Patient Advocacy needs, or schedule a 1:1 patient advocacy coaching session and let's begin!

DISCLOSURE: EveryBody Empowered, LLC and Aimee Zehner provide support groups, coaching, advocacy & speaker events. EBE and Aimee Zehner are NOT medical, psychological, psychiatric or physical healthcare providers. We do NOT provide medical advice, diagnoses, treatments, or medications. We do not provide clinical therapy. Our Support Groups & Coaching do NOT replace 1:1 Therapy, and we recommend our Support Groups / Coaching Services in addition to any therapy you are currently attending, or planning to attend. We do not provide legal services or advice. We encourage all clients to consult with their providers regarding their overall health & wellness, physical/mental/emotional &/or medical care needs &/or decisions. Please contact 9-1-1 for Emergency Care Services, or go to your nearest Emergency Room in the event of an emergency.

For Clients Under age 18, or Parents/Families/Caregivers:

We regularly focus our 1:1 coaching wth adult patients, but will happily customize our patient advocacy coaching to accommodate parents/families/caregivers caring for a loved one with Rare Disease/Chronic Illness/Disabilities. We will work directly with children (13 years and younger), but they must be accompanied by (when in-person) or visibly in-the-presence-of their parents (or legal guardian) during virtual appointments. For youth ages 14 yrs to 18 years old, we require written and verbal parental/guardian consent before sessions can begin. Please read our Disclosures, and review/sign the Coaching Agreement & Coaching Guidelines (made available at checkout, before payment during enrollment). Before completing enrollment, please email us at info@everybodyempowered.com to discuss your or your family's needs so we may determine how we might be of service. We will do our best to respond within 48 hours to your inquiry.

What is a 1:1 Patient Advocacy Coaching session like?

Your journey with empowering coaching begins with an optional free 15 minute initial consultation to learn a little bit about you, and what you are seeking. We will then discuss how I may be able to help you through Empowering Patient Advocacy Coaching.

At the beginning of your first 1:1 coaching session, you and Rare Disease Patient Advocate Aimee will "check-in," share some background about yourself and what you might like to focus on with your empowering coaching. You and Aimee will discuss your goals in coaching and create a plan of action. Then the coaching will begin. Aimee will engage in future Q&A / discussion / activities with you as you work towards achieving your empowering P.A. coaching goals.

Our 1:1 Coaching Sessions are held virtually on Zoom, or by phone. Sessions are 45 minutes long and may be extended on an as-needed basis (pending availability and payment). Please read on to view pricing and package options. Also check out our Customizable 1:1 [in-person] Coaching Packages and Retreats.

Aimee's coaching methods are solution-focused, reflective, thoughtful and empowering. Aimee will engage in dialogue, and utilize various counseling techniques and mediums during 1:1 sessions-- all depending on YOUR needs, abilities and preferences. Sessions & "homework" may include: art, music, journaling, creative writing, meditation, mindfulness, physical activities such as exercise, dance, yoga, swimming or walking/hiking (pending abilities, weather & locations available), breathing exercises, role playing, online resources, and other on-location experiences (possibly with other coaches, instructors or guides) to help you/the client develop and reach your empowered coaching goals.

What can I focus on during coaching sessions?

Rare Disease Patient Advocate Aimee can help you empower every "body" within your body. The Mental, Physical, Emotional and Spiritual "bodies" are all a part of YOU. To achieve your best self, you will likely have some aspects of you that need guidance and support.

What do YOU need to become EMPOWERED? We can dive into a range of issues that intersect your life with Rare Disease(s), Chronic Illness(es) &/or Disabilities such as:

Living with RARE DISEASES / CHRONIC ILLNESS / DISABILITIES
SELF ESTEEM, self-love, self-confidence, self-acceptance with who you are now
RESILIENCE. Overcoming obstacles. Processing life lessons to move forward.
CHANGES: Making changes or adapting to changes, life-altering events, coping mechanisms, self-improvement
Living with DISABILITIES, ACCESSIBILITY / Disability issues
UNDIAGNOSED, Seeking a diagnosis for unexplained symptoms
Coping/Managing tough diagnoses, symptoms, treatments, side effects
TERMINAL ILLNESS, coping, planning and end-of-life support
CAREGIVER strategies, coping and suport
NAVIGATING HEALTHCARE, Patient Advocacy (fighting for your needs/rights)
Understanding your Medical Records
Improving Patient/Doctor Communication
How to Take Control of Your Healthcare Needs
Understanding Home Health Aide Care Options
How to work with your Providers to get the Specialty Infusion & In-Home Nursing Care that you need for your Infusion Therapy
How to Help your Doctors Find the Correct Diagnosis
What to Do when you think you may be Misdiagnosed
RELATIONSHIPS: working out conflicts, patterns, getting needs met, setting boundaries, or experiencing changes with family, friends, partner/spouse/lover, employer, co-workers, etc.
COMMUNICATION, how to communicate effectively in any situation
Creating realistic expectations and being honest with yourself
MANAGING STRESS, healthfully releasing negativity
SPIRITUALITY, RELIGION, &/or PHILOSOPHY
PERSONAL IDENTITY, Finding yourself and assessing Life PURPOSE, Who am I now?
Creating the life that you want &/or accepting the life that you have
GOAL-SETTING, Organization, backwards planning, achieving goals
TRUST, Facing/Overcoming Fears, Insecurities, Anxiety
TRANSFORMATION and Transitions in phases/aspects of life, (or from healthy to sick)
FORGIVENESS, Regret and Letting Go, Acceptance
GRIEF. Overcoming the loss of a loved one (person or pet), loss of self (who you were), loss of health or health/abilities, losing your home, or leaving a war-torn country.
DATING & RELATIONSHIPS while Chronically Sick or Disabled
SEX and INTIMACY while Chronically Sick or Disabled
LGBTQ issues, Sexual Orientation. Gender Identity, Coming Out.
STARTING OVER, embracing new beginnings, learning how to begin again
RACIAL IDENTITY, (or National/Ethnic/Cultural/etc) navigating the world of racism & discrimination. & the intersectionality with Ableism/Accessibility/Disabilities & Chronic Illnesses
IMMIGRATION: Adapting to the unique challenges of life in America when coming from other countries and cultures, plus the impact on your health.
TRAUMA RECOVERY: Surviving and recovering from past trauma from child abuse, verbal abuse, mental/physical/emotional abuse, financial abuse, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, violence, gang violence, human trafficking, loss, war, immigration/asylum, hoarding, abandonment, or any other cause for trauma in your life. And how these things intersect w/ CI/Dis. Go from victim to survivor to thriver!
BODY POSITIVITY at any size, self-image, body-image, building confidence
EATING DISORDERS, Obesity, Anorexia, Bulimia, and disorders caused by illnesses
MINDSET: Recognizing and changing self-limiting ways of thinking, destructive behaviors and thought patterns
Balancing your emotions, learning coping mechanisms, empathy/ego
CHANGING CAREERS, Choosing a Career, Finding a NEW Career
CAREERS & ACCESSIBILITY / ACCOMMODATIONS while chronically sick/disabled
MID-LIFE Crisis or Later-Life Crisis, Aging gracefully with chronic illness / disabilities
HEALING, MINDFULNESS, Self-discovery, What now? and What's NEXT?

The choice is yours for where we begin. As we start working together, the areas of your life that are in need of empowerment or change will be revealed. "But, Aimee can you be more specific? What kinds of things can I bring up in our coaching sessions?" Truly, whatever is on your mind, in your heart, or troubling your soul can be shared in coaching. When you need to improve your Patient Advocacy, make changes in life and you're not sure where to begin, Empowering 1:1 Coaching with Aimee is the place to start. Empowering Coaching can help you figure things out. Most topics are not off limits (see contract for disclosures), and Aimee will communicate any areas that she is unable to coach you on. Just by making it this far, you have taken the first step to invest in your future and make positive changes in your life! Enroll today and let's get your 1:1 Coaching started! Your Empowerment awaits!

ENROLL NOW

Ready to Invest in Yourself and begin receiving coaching?

1:1 Patient Advocacy Coaching Investment, per session:

$177.00

Optional Initial Consultation by Phone is 15 minutes, FREE of charge!

What's Included in each 1:1 Coaching Session?

Each personalized 1:1 coaching session is 45 minutes.
You will have the option to add an additional 15 or 30 minutes, for a fee, and pending availability.
Coaching sessions take place over video-chat or by phone, pending your preferences.

I'm ready to Enroll, what's the process?

When you are ready to enroll, you will click the ENROLL NOW button which will take you to our integrated site vagaro.com/everybodyempowered, to complete your enrollment selections (which can include any of our listed services). You will add all services (and add-on's) desired to your shopping cart.
When you are ready for checkout, an Invoice is generated.
Then you will review and sign the Coaching Agreement(s)(contracts), and the Coaching Guidelines which includes our policies for payment/cancellations/refunds and more.
Once you sign the contract(s), you will make payment.
When your payment is processed, you will automatically be enrolled in your coaching services.
Next you will be able to schedule your 1:1 Patient Advocacy Coaching Sessions from the available time slots.
Coaching sessions will be scheduled only after your invoice is complete, appropriate contract(s) are reviewed /signed for, and payment received.

If you also enrolled in Group Coaching: You will be officially enrolled in your group(s) and receive all links and info for attending sessions via email, after (each) Group Coaching Contract has been reviewed/signed, and payment has been processed. Please read through our Group Coaching Contract and Coaching Guidelines which includes our Payment, Cancellations and Refund Policy.

PLEASE NOTE: All group and individual (1:1) sessions must be used within one year of the purchase date. Excluding Coaching Groups, 72 sessions are the maximum number of coaching sessions any Individual, Patient Advocacy or Couples Coaching Client may use in a year. This applies to purchases made via single sessions, bundles, packages and memberships.

---
If you have FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, please email us at info@everybodyempowered.com. We commend you for taking this initial step towards self improvement and empowerment. Please include your Name, Contact Info, all services you're interested in, and your situation / financial burden. We may ask for any documentation available to verify your financial hardship. We will do our best to offer sliding scale or find an agreeable payment arrangement. Payment plans are also available through vagaro.com.

If 1:1 Coaching is out of reach, consider Group Coaching!

Empowering Group Coaching starts at only:

$38.00

What is Group Coaching all about?

One-on-One Coaching gives you personalized coaching which is great for many people. However, you may feel more comfortable starting out with coaching in a group setting. Or maybe you would like the benefit of sharing perspectives, best practices, and support from a group of people going through the same kinds of things as you. It can be cathartic and might be what best suits you. Budget is another factor that makes 1:1 Coaching feel less accessible. While we do offer sliding scale, and payment plans, sometimes that isn't enough to meet the needs of a Client. In which case, Group Coaching might be the most practical and affordable coaching option. Patient advocacy skill-building and support can be obtained in our Empowered Warriors (Chronically Sick &/or Disabled) Support Groups, and the Phoenix Patient Collective (Rare Disease) Support Groups.

We encourage you to visit our Group Coaching Page for details about our current Coaching Groups, to see which ones best fit your needs. Please note that the value of a single Group Coaching session is only $38.00 USD. When purchasing multiple sessions you can choose Vagaro's "Buy Now, Pay Later," payment plan you can break down the cost into 4 installments. That's what we call budget-friendly coaching!

Are you interested in enrolling in BOTH Group AND 1:1 Coaching?

Check out our Support Groups (and Coaching Groups) page for detailed info! We have Support Groups for Patients with Chronic Illnesses/Disabilities, one for Patients with Rare Diseases, as well as Groups for Caregivers, and Healthcare Workers. We also have Coaching Groups that are theme-based that we highly recommend checking out!

Create Your Own 1:1 Coaching Package Or Retreat:

CUSTOMIZABLE 1:1 PACKAGES & RETREATS AVAILABLE!

If you would like to meet in-person for your Patient Advocacy Coaching sessions at a local café, brunch spot, a museum, or outdoors (weather pending) we can arrange that! Or maybe you'd like to travel and create your own 1:1 Personal Coaching Retreat (whether local, in the USA, or abroad, for a few hours, the day, a few days, the weekend, a week or longer), arrangements can be made in advance for retreats at accessible locations. Our Rare Disease Patient Advocate is available for customizable patient advocacy coaching.

Sometimes we need a physical journey to a new location to give us rejuvenation and press the reset button in our lives. Imagine receiving empowering coaching to help you learn, heal, grow, find your resilience and awaken a fresh perspective. Where would you want to be? Imagine feeling better, doing better, becoming the best version of you, you can be! Sounds good, right? Now imagine all this powerful personalized coaching while poolside, swimming in the Caribbean Sea, or amidst Zen rock gardens, or at a Spa Resort in the mountains. Your coaching experience can be tailored with coaching sessions, activities and excursions that are purposeful and add to your overall experience. We would choose accommodations and transportation that meets your personal needs, and budget.

For clients with rare diseases/chronic illnesses and/or physical disabilities, we would plan our Patient Advocacy Coaching sessions and the retreat in as much detail as possible to minimize handicaps and give you the best experience possible. We will choose hotel accommodations, transportation, and airlines (if included in package) that can best fulfill your needs.

The coaching retreat can be the perfect way to decompress, rejuvenate, empower yourself and reach your "what's next?" The package we customize all depends on your needs, preferences and goals. We can help you figure it out and get you on your path!

Contact Aimee at info@everybodyempowered.com to discuss your empowering coaching vision and let's make it a reality! Please include your Name, Email, Phone and best time to reach you, your background (tell us about yourself), any rare diseases / chronic illness / disabilities you have, any issues you are dealing with that you would like to focus on in coaching, and what you have in mind for the package (location, venue, dates, etc). We will respond to you within 48 hours and arrange further discussion to create your ideal package or retreat. Once we reach an agreement about your customized package or retreat via quote, a contract will be drawn up & signed by both Client/Coach, invoice sent/payment received, then all booking will be completed as necessary. Additional customization, changes or rebooking may incur additional charges, and a new or revised contract. Pricing per customized coaching package/retreat varies, based on the details. Please familiarize yourself with our Coaching Agreement and Coaching Guidelines, which includes our Payment/Cancellation/Refund Policies.

For more info about our Retreats, click the link below.

Learn More About Coaching RETREATS

EveryBody Empowered, LLC - About Our Website

WEBSITE DISCLAIMER: All content found on this website [everybodyempowered.com] is for informational purposes only, and is subject to change. EveryBody Empowered, LLC does its best to provide up-to-date and reliable content (such as information, links, resources), but we can not predict when changes will occur that require us to update / change or remove content from our website. Sometimes scientific, medical or world discoveries are made that changes what we thought we knew (such as a new theory, disease causation, a law, or societal norm). Also, "cancel culture." We will do our best to learn about and reflect necessary changes in the content we provide, AND in who or what we recommend or support as resources. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please notify us by email if you notice any content that requires attention or updates, or content that goes missing that you were hoping to save, or that you think should be added. Content on our website is subject to change at our discretion. Also, please remember that EveryBody Empowered, LLC and Aimee Zehner do NOT provide medical, psychological, health, financial or legal advice, or therapy. EveryBody Empowered, LLC and Aimee Zehner do NOT provide diagnosis, diagnostics, treatments, medicine, medical, financial or legal services. EveryBody Empowered, LLC website content / information is not intended to replace content / information found on reputable primary sources (such as the official websites for The United States National Institutes of Health / NIH, or National Organization for Rare Disorders / NORD), or from your own providers or licensed professionals. Please discuss all personal medical or psychological health, financial, or legal issues, questions or concerns with your own healthcare team, appropriate licensed provider or professional. Thank you.