Change is hard. But getting healthy doesn’t have to be a solo sport.

Katie Long, NBC-HWC, PNL1-NC
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

I am a National Board Certified Health Coach based in Oakland, California, with more than a decade and a half of experience in the healthcare industry. As a former Division I collegiate swimmer, I work with sports teams and private individuals to promote healthy practices that improve performance and broader wellbeing.

I am a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and Precision Nutrition, and worked for IBDCoach (a virtual health coaching start-up focused on inflammatory bowel disease) before launching my private coaching practice.

My Health Coaching Practice

My health coaching practice is rooted in a fundamental disconnect that I’ve observed in collegiate sports over the years: while student athletes are extremely fit, far too often, they aren’t healthy.

Swimmers, for example, will shave the hair off their entire body just to drop a hundredth of a second off their times. Yet they’ll grab fast food or pull all-nighters just before competitions. They’re taking easy actions that save milliseconds, but are giving away much more.

Unfortunately, really getting healthy requires more than just being told by a coach, trainer, or nutritionist what to do. It’s about doing the hard work of bridging from intention to action. It’s about eating right, paying attention to sleep, managing stress and anxiety, and much more. It’s about building awareness and keeping on track in the midst of the bustle of college life—a time when most students are learning to take care of themselves for the first time.

That's hard for athletes to do on their own. But getting healthy doesn’t have to be a solo sport. It takes support, and it helps to have someone there to keep you on the right path and hold you accountable. And because each individual athlete is so different—from physical makeup and motivations to lifestyle and diet—there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. Each person needs a customized program that is tailored to help them succeed in their own unique circumstances.

To address this, I’ve developed an individualized coaching program that covers nutrition, sleep, anxiety, recovery, and accountability, and I work with student-athletes one-on-one to figure out how to consistently incorporate these health fundamentals into their lives. I help clients develop realistic plans for reaching their health goals and provide the ongoing support, motivation, and accountability that is needed to stay on track along the way. In many respects, I serve as a kind of health advisor, support network, and accountability partner all rolled into one.

And I’m out to prove that athletes have much to gain—in their performance and in their lives beyond sport—by intentionally focusing not just on fitness, but also on health.

Health Coaching Services

One-on-one health coaching for college & in-coming athletes: 3-6 month program

$230/$195

The 3-6 month athletic health coaching program is designed to help incoming and current college athletes build better health habits to enhance their health and performance. While the trajectory of sessions for each individual is unique, the program centers around one-on-one coaching focused on nutrition, hydration, meal planning, sleep, recovery, stress management, and more. Through biweekly virtual sessions, student-athletes develop realistic plans for reaching their goals and receive the ongoing support, motivation, and accountability needed to help them stay on track and maximize their performance.

Personalized health coaching: 3-6 month program

$230/$195

Athletes aren’t the only ones who need to pay attention to their health. The general health coaching program helps people of all fitness levels shift behaviors and improve their health and well-being. Over a 3-6 month period, virtual coaching sessions are tailored specifically to each individual’s unique needs, focusing on nutrition, sleep, hydration, managing anxiety, building community, and other topics. No matter where you're starting, this program helps you set realistic goals, develop a clear plan, and stay on track every step of the way.

Athletic team
health coaching

(pricing varies depending on the team needs)

Specially designed sports team health coaching packages give colleges and universities the opportunity to provide personalized health coaching to multiple student-athletes at once. This 3-6 month program includes individual coaching for up to 20 athletes, team-wide introductory workshops, and group health challenges designed to build healthy habits and maximize performance. By combining one-on-one support with team-based accountability, student-athletes can focus on their own health goals while also fostering collective awareness, commitment, and mutual support—reinforcing individual efforts and enhancing overall team performance.

Let's do this!

“I have been fortunate to work alongside an abundance of resources to help support my student athletes, but I was blown away by the impact that Katie’s health coaching had on my swimmers.”
~Katelyne Herrington, Head Swim Coach at the University of the Pacific
“As an NCAA Division I athlete, Katie helped me improve all aspects of my health including my diet, sleep, mental health, emotional stability, and more! I cannot thank her enough for the opportunity I had to work with her. My energy levels during the day and during practices have improved and I have created new healthy habits that I can use throughout my life! ~D.P.
I’m so much more conscious now about all the different ways I fuel and prepare myself for training. I use what I learned literally every day, and I can say my overall health and eating habits have improved 100%!” ~P.S.
“Having Katie check in on me regularly and share practical knowledge and ideas was immensely helpful for accountability and the sense that I was not alone in my challenges.” ~D.B.
“Katie Long does an amazing job at what she does! She helped me with multiple factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. From maintaining increased energy levels to improving my health habits. She continued to provide amazing and well-informed advice that has done wonders with my overall health.” ~E.H.
“Katie is compassionate, wise, fun, encouraging, warm, and a good listener. I’d recommend her to anyone! She helped me get organized around all of the things I need to do to improve my health. Now I have a plan! That's a new concept for me. And I’ve actually noticed that I’m much happier now that I feel like I’m taking responsibility for my health.” ~C.M.
“Katie Long’s health program helped me as an athlete. She helps you identify your weaknesses and strengths and works with you to make you a healthy version of yourself. She helped me learn bodily awareness and learn healthier eating/sleeping habits.” ~N.M.
“The health coaching was impactful because it helped me develop consistent, sustainable habits while giving me support throughout the process.” ~A.M.
“Katie followed up consistently and offered suggestions on how I could fix whatever I was struggling with. These consistent checkups held me accountable and helped me do as well I could.” ~K.R.
“I was able to really evaluate how what I was eating affected my performance, something I haven’t fully committed to before.” ~M.M.
“Katie is a genuine, skilled listener who asks for clarification when she wants to be sure she is following her client. She has delightful humor, and is practical in process of steps, keeping them clear and simple. I would recommend Katie to anyone who is seeking accountability and gentle steering in body, mind, health wholeness.” ~H.T.
“I would strongly urge anyone to consider working with Katie, and not let fear or embarrassment stop you. Before starting, I was very nervous because I’ve never worked with a health coach before and am not the ‘healthy type.’ But Katie was always kind and open to what I needed and I’m amazed at what I’ve learned, and most important, the changes I’ve been able to keep up with after the end of my sessions.” ~A.S.
“Katie connected with me each session in such a welcoming, unconditional manner. I felt I was 100% in charge of my vision and how much dedication I wanted to commit was always up to me. Katie encourages a positive and supportive perspective to healthy living.” ~B.H.