Hi! I'm Whitney Distefano.

Stress and I have been lifelong companions, often showing up in ways I didn’t recognize — until the overwhelm became impossible to ignore.

By my 30s, I knew I needed more than quick fixes.


That’s what led me to explore resilience, intentional self-care, and sustainable lifestyle changes — and now, I help other women do the same.

Like many women, I juggled motherhood, work, and the pressure to “do it all” — all while feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Even with healthy habits like eating well and staying active, something still felt off...
It wasn’t until I started supporting my nervous system and emotional well-being that things began to shift.

That deeper lifestyle work made a lasting difference. I felt more grounded, clear, and capable of handling life’s challenges.

Today, as a women’s health and wellness coach, I guide others on that same path — blending my nursing background with tools that support real, lasting change.

If you're ready to take the next step toward managing stress and embracing well-being...

Let’s connect.

I live in the coastal town of Wilmington, North Carolina, and though I consider myself a mountain girl at heart, I’ve learned to appreciate the ocean in every season.

Given the option, I’ll pretty much always choose to be outside — and I truly believe that nearly any day can be improved by digging in the dirt.

The older I get, the more I find joy in the simple pleasures of life.


Any chance I get, I head to my back porch with a cup of tea and a good book.

Education

Integrative Nurse Coach Academy

Integrative Health & Wellness Nurse Coaching Graduate

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Member Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

Cape Fear Community College

Associate of Science, Nursing

Member Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society

Specialized Trainings

Certified Women's Coaching Specialist

Certified through Girls Gone Strong, trained in evidence-based, women-centered coaching that supports health and sustainable lifestyle habits across all stages of life.

Nurse Coach -

Board Certified

Certified through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation

Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT 200

Registered through the Yoga Alliance

HeartMath Certified Practitioner

Graduate of The Resilient Heart™: Trauma-Sensitive HeartMath Certification

Mental Health First Aid Instructor

Certified through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing

"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

-Mary Oliver

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