ACCREDITATIONS & CREDENTIALS

Where Healthcare Literacy Meets Proven Endurance.

Renee Makimaa bridges clinical healthcare knowledge, International Coaching Federation methodology, Ivy League nutritional science, and world-class athletic endurance. Explore the four pillars that anchor Wayfinder Coaching.

Florida Registered Nurse
ICF Level 1 Life Coach
Cornell Nutrition Graduate
Team USA Triathlon Athlete
RIGOROUS FOUNDATIONS

FOUR SPECIALIZED DOMAINS. ONE INTEGRATED APPROACH.

Wayfinder Coaching does not rely on superficial wellness cliches. Every strategy, habit framework, and milestone is anchored in verifiable academic training and accredited methodology.

CLINICAL LITERACY

Healthcare & Clinical Knowledge

Florida Board of Nursing: Registered Nurse

More than two decades in healthcare and nursing practice provide deep literacy in human anatomy, physiology, and complex health ecosystems.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR COACHING:

  • Ability to interpret clinical terminology and lab discussions with confidence.
  • Seamless behavioral collaboration that respects your doctor's protocols and directives.
  • Clear ethical boundaries: health education and habit design without medical overreach.
Florida Board of Nursing Registered Nurse License DocumentInspect Credential
BEHAVIORAL CHANGE

Professional Life Coaching

Certified Life Coach Institute: ICF Level 1 Accredited

Structured behavioral inquiry and transformative questioning aligned with the rigorous ethical standards of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR COACHING:

  • Goal clarity that moves you out of reactive survival mode into proactive intentionality.
  • Systematic identification and dismantling of unconscious self-limiting beliefs.
  • Compassionate, non-judgmental accountability that builds durable self-trust.
Certified Life Coach Institute Level 1 CredentialInspect Credential
EVIDENCE-BASED NUTRITION

Nutrition & Healthy Living

Cornell University: Professional Studies

Rigorous Ivy League nutritional science focusing on metabolic health, sustained cellular energy, and the physiological relationship between nutrition and long-term vitality.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR COACHING:

  • Lean muscle preservation and targeted protein pacing during midlife and GLP-1 therapy.
  • Zero extreme deprivation, dogmatic meal rules, or unsustainable cleanses.
  • Realistic food architecture designed for lasting satiety, stable energy, and joyful dining.
Cornell University Nutrition and Healthy Living CertificateInspect Credential
SOMATIC & NERVOUS SYSTEM

Transformative Teaching & Somatics

Breathe For Change: 200H Yoga/SEL & 300H Transformative Leadership

Dual certifications combining 500 hours of somatic movement, social-emotional learning facilitation, and nervous system regulation architecture.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR COACHING:

  • Somatic breathwork protocols to down-regulate chronic high cortisol and fight-or-flight states.
  • Understanding how emotional stress, grief, and past transitions manifest physically in the body.
  • Restorative movement strategies that nurture joints and restore restorative sleep quality.
Breathe for Change 300-Hour Leadership Certificate300-Hour
Breathe for Change 200-Hour Yoga Certificate200-Hour

500 Total Hours of Accredited Somatic & SEL Facilitation

PROVEN RESILIENCE

BEYOND THE CERTIFICATES: LIVED ATHLETIC ENDURANCE

Coaching resilience cannot be taught solely from textbooks. Renee brings fifteen years of high-performance endurance athletics to every client relationship.

“Endurance is forged when fatigue whispers to quit, and you learn to rely on steady breath, calibrated pacing, and quiet resolve.”

As a Team USA Triathlon competitor (2018–2019) and ITU World Championship qualifier, Renee has navigated extreme physical demands, race-day adversity, and the rigorous discipline required to perform at an international standard.

This lived perspective transforms how she coaches. When life throws unexpected caregiving demands, hormonal turbulence, or career pivots your way, you are guided by someone who knows intimately how to pace effort, protect mental energy, and cross the finish line.

Team USATriathlon Competitor (2018–2019)
ITU WorldChampionship Competitor
AmbassadorSOAS Racing & BASE Performance
CoachSpecial Olympics Monroe County SUP
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Clear Boundaries & Professional Integrity

Renee Makimaa holds an active Registered Nurse license in the State of Florida. However, services provided through Wayfinder Strength Coaching are strictly educational, habit-focused, and life-coaching in nature. Coaching does not constitute medical care, clinical nursing services, psychological therapy, medical diagnosis, or treatment. Wayfinder Coaching is designed to complement, never replace, the medical oversight of your physician, endocrinologist, or clinical team.

TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

READY TO EXPERIENCE COACHING BACKED BY REAL EXPERTISE?

Whether you are navigating midlife transitions, seeking evidence-informed nutrition habits, or looking for supportive lifestyle architecture, your journey starts with clarity.

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