Meet Julie Riney

Owner and operator of Strivewell

Julie Riney is a board-certified health coach (NBC-HWC) with a strong background in education, health, and fitness, offering a compassionate, whole-person approach to wellness. She specializes in creating personalized, sustainable strategies that address the physical, emotional, and behavioral dimensions of health.

Her coaching integrates science-based methods in nutrition, movement, and mindset to help clients build confidence and lasting habits. She has particular expertise supporting individuals using GLP-1 medications for diabetes and obesity — guiding them through nutrition, strength preservation, and body image shifts while managing side effects such as appetite loss or nausea.

Professional Experience

• Founder, Health and Wellness Coach — Strivewell Health Coaching (March 2025–Present)
  Provides individualized coaching focused on sustainable lifestyle change, empowerment, and wellness education.
  
  
• Health Coach — KnownWell (Feb 2024–March 2025)
  Delivered one-on-one and group coaching within a primary care model, specializing in metabolic health and behavioral change.
  
  
• Certified Health & Wellness Coach — Clayful (Oct 2023–March 2024)
  Supported students through on-demand, text-based coaching focused on mental wellness, resilience, and self-efficacy.
  
  
• Lifestyle Coach — WebMD Health Services (Nov 2023–Feb 2024)
  Guided clients in areas of weight management, nutrition, and fitness through structured wellness programs.
  
  
• Nutrition Facilitator — Kids’ Test Kitchen (Sep 2023–Jan 2024)
  Taught hands-on nutrition and cooking lessons to children, promoting family engagement and healthy eating habits.

• Teacher — Various Schools (2020–2023)
  Held teaching roles in elementary and middle school science, combining educational expertise with an emphasis on health and nutrition literacy.