Aaryn Cohen Olesen, MPH, NBC-HWC, DipABLM
Aaryn Cohen Olesen is a 20-year veteran of the global pharmaceutical and biotech industry serving in director level positions to ensure the safety of patients taking medicines across the world. Throughout the years, Aaryn observed that stress and lifestyle choices were not optimally supporting the health and productivity of her, her colleagues or the patients she was serving.
Aaryn’s wake-up call or what she likes to refer to as her Holy S%!* moment came in 2016 when she received a MS diagnosis. She placed her energy in gaining expertise and knowledge to support her own well-being. Now, she endeavors to bring her skills and experience to those who seek to improve their health and wellbeing.. Her holistic approach is relaxed, personal, enjoyable and most importantly, effective. Aaryn is pleased to own and operate HoliPhit (the antithesis to Holy S%!*) and to be your partner in healthy living.
Aaryn’s interpersonal skills are augmented by the following education: National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach; Certification in Health & Wellness (Mayo Clinic), Doctoral work in Public Health (UNC Chapel Hill), Masters of Public Health (Yale), Bachelors in Psychology (UCLA), Diplomate of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine, Certification in Culinary Rx (Rouxbe), and Certification in Plant-Based Nutrition (Cornell)
Aaryn’s other roles include: granddaughter to 1, daughter to 2, wife of 1, mom of 2, friend to many, and best friend to her renowned Aussiedoodle and therapy dog, Bruin.
Testimonials
Aaryn’s passion to assist people reach their full potential is apparent in her everyday interactions. Whether the dealings are personal or professional, her 360 approach to problem solving is applicable in all areas of life. Aaryn promotes the evaluation of challenges from different perspectives to reach favorable solutions for all participants and the courage to ask the difficult question at the appropriate time. The most valuable lesson I received from Aaryn is never minimize the value of your knowledge or skills you have to offer. If you are in a room of decision, you are there because you add value.
Even strong women need a health and wellness tune up from time to time. Aaryn came into my life at the perfect time. Aaryn is a great listener and she takes care to personalize the next steps and to provide the resources I needed. I could be completely honest with Aaryn, no judgement, only reinforcement and kindness. I refocused and continue to regularly use the tools Aaryn provided. She was wonderful, and just the gift I needed to give to myself! Give yourself a gift too.