Meet Julie Riney


Strivewell Founder and Coach

Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach | Educator | Fitness and Nutrition Specialist

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.

A Nuanced Take on the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines: Where the Science Aligns, and Where Caution Is Warranted

January 13, 2026
New Year, New Dietary Guidelines for Americans 

Why Many New Year's Resolutions Fail (and what actually works instead)

December 31, 2025
Why do New Year’s resolutions fail so often? Behavioral economist Roland Fryer breaks it down — and the research-backed fixes might surprise you. We explore what actually works when it comes to lasting change.

Tech that Supports Whole-Person Health

December 20, 2025
At Strivewell, technology is never the starting point — you are. We believe data can be a powerful tool for self-awareness when it’s used with compassion, context, and expert guidance.

How to Reset Your Body After Jetlag

December 20, 2025
Travel is exhilarating — new places, new foods, new rhythms. But your body doesn’t always share your enthusiasm for time zones. If you’ve ever returned from a long trip and felt wired at 2 a.m. or exhausted at noon, you’ve met the unwelcome travel companion known as jet lag.

How to Choose the Right Weighted Vest for You

December 14, 2025
Weighted vests are a simple yet powerful way to level up your workouts, whether you’re walking, strength training, or doing bodyweight exercises. But finding the right fit matters just as much as the weight itself.