Chelsy Joy Velasco

Chelsy Joy Velasco is a Bilingual Wellness Coach at Health Advocate.  Chelsy is a Certified Wellness Coach working towards completing the National Board of Health and Wellness Coach board exam in 2024.

 

She holds various Natural Health Studies certifications including the Certified Natural Health Professional from Trinity School of Natural Health; is a Certified Personal Trainer with International Sports Sciences Association; holds an active Certified Nursing Assistant license, has been trained in suicide intervention and prevention as well as social equity, diversity, and inclusion training through Cultural Bridges to Justice & the Family YWCA; Chelsy is also an Ordained Minister.

After over 20 years of Health & Wellness Coaching within private settings, fitness centers, spa’s, behavior health care, hospital birthing centers, and dental office settings Chelsy joined Health Advocate in 2019.

 

During her time-off, she enjoys developing, organizing, and expanding on wellness workshops, programs, and ideas which assist her, her family as well as the people she works with in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle, including fermenting foods and drinks, canning and storing food for year-round sustainability. Chelsy actively pursues Homesteading with her egg laying hens, herbal & vegetable gardens, and various berry patches on their property in Iowa. 

"My favorite part of life is sharing healthy and enjoyable activities with my family and close friends. I enjoy staying active with exploring the arts & music, as well as outdoor activities including: hiking, long walks along the water, exploring new places, road trips, and short getaways."