Penny started with Duke Health in 2015 and has had front-facing and behind-the-scenes roles. She has been part of Duke Health & Well–Being since 2016 and really appreciates the camaraderie of the whole health-focused environment. In her current position as Programs Administrative Assistant, she provides support to the entire team. Her day to day includes focusing on the success of Health Coaching, Mindfulness, and Professional Programs. Penny studied at San Diego State University, majoring in Social Work and Psychology. Training Education
Pronouns: He/Him/His Brian Housle began his career as an educator and athletics coach in the secondary education environment, using his creativity and passion for designing courses that used the most current and research-tested approaches to learning. Seeking to apply his enthusiasm for instruction to healthcare, Brian landed at Duke in 2001. His first position within Duke Health was as an exercise physiologist for the world-renowned Duke Diet and Fitness Center, and later as the Wellness Manager. His journey as a certified health ...
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Janie Bisson is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach and founder of Integrative Health Coaching Partners LLC, where she practices individual and group coaching, consults with program development & training, and offers one-on-one mentoring for new coaches. She also works as an Instructor for Duke Health & Well-Being and facilitates classes for the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Janie's passion for health and wellness stems from over 20 years as a parent of two children, both born with several food ...
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As a Speaker, Facilitator, and Coach, Whitney uses the creative application of Gestalt, principles of Positive Psychology, and a somatically driven tool-box in private practice and in workshops & retreats. Her work supports building and maintaining physical, emotional, & spiritual health and restores a state of joy through dialogue, mindfulness, movement, and play. Whitney is the co-founder of Balance Through Movement yoga teacher trainings and is a former teacher & resident of Esalen
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Leigh Ann started her career in banking where she worked for 18+ years in various management positions from retail banking to corporate marketing. Whether in a customer facing role or managing teams of people, Leigh Ann has always felt like she was in a coaching role her whole career. It was a natural fit to blend her curiosity of supporting healthy behavior change with coaching in order to work with people on becoming the best version of themselves. As a mom ...
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