Dawn Griswold
Life, health and fitness coach for women over 40 in New Mexico
| Hourly rate range | $115 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Life transitionsPurpose and directionDivorce recoveryStress and overwhelmHormones and menopauseWeight managementNutrition and healthy eatingHealthy habitsWomen's fitnessOver 40 and 50Nutrition and habitsOnline coaching |
| Works with | Women, People over 40 and Veterans |
| Also coaches | Health coach and Fitness coach |
| Based in | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Precision Nutrition Master Health and Nutrition Coach; ACE Certified Personal Trainer; Certified Nutritional Consultant (AANC); IDEA Master Fitness Trainer; Certificate in Behavior Change Psychology |
| Experience | 30 years coaching |
| Practice | Powerful Changes |
Dawn Griswold is a life, health and fitness coach who helps women, especially those over 40, through midlife change. She holds ICF, nutrition and personal training certifications. In the 1990s she was the first independent training contractor for the Pentagon Officers Athletic Club, where she coached military leaders and active-duty amputees. She later ran her own gym on Camano Island. She coaches in person around Albuquerque and online worldwide.
What Dawn helps with
Dawn works with people who feel stuck after a big change, an injury or trauma. She also helps with weight, strength and nutrition goals.
- Losing weight and gaining strength
- Improving nutrition and building lasting habits
- Recovering after an injury, trauma or major life change
- Navigating midlife transitions
- Menopause and midlife wellness
- Divorce and life transitions
- Finding life purpose and a new direction
Who Dawn works with
Dawn focuses on women, especially those in midlife transitions at age 40 and older. She has also served military members and first responders on their health and fitness goals. Her clients often feel stuck, overwhelmed by change, or ready for a new path.
How Dawn works
Dawn calls her method masterful care coaching. She joins the mind, body and spirit in her work. She blends evidence-based health, nutrition and fitness strategies with life coaching techniques. Her Behavior Change Psychology training shapes how she helps clients build habits that last. Clients can start with a free Clarity Call. Programs range from full support to focused wellness goals to short help through a transition.
Background and qualifications
Dawn has more than 30 years of experience. In the 1990s she was the first independent training contractor for the Pentagon Officers Athletic Club. There she started Elite Physique and coached senior military leaders, their families and active-duty amputees. She later founded a gym on Camano Island and started a pro-bono wellness program with the local fire department. She began her career as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She holds ICF, Precision Nutrition, ACE and IDEA credentials.
Dawn Griswold pricing
Programs and services
- Free Clarity Call
- Comprehensive coaching support
- Focused wellness goal programs
- Short-term guidance through transitions
- In-person personal training
- Virtual coaching, nutrition and wellness programs
Dawn Griswold reviews
The CoachVouch take
Dawn was the first independent training contractor for the Pentagon Officers Athletic Club and coached active-duty amputees.
Best for women over 40 who feel stuck in a life transition and want help with health, fitness and direction together.
Common questions
How much does Dawn Griswold charge?
Coaching with Dawn runs $115 to $175 an hour. Message Dawn from this page for an exact quote.
What does Dawn Griswold help with?
Dawn Griswold helps with losing weight and gaining strength, improving nutrition and building lasting habits, recovering after an injury, trauma or major life change and navigating midlife transitions.
Does Dawn Griswold coach online?
Dawn is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Dawn Griswold certified?
Dawn Griswold lists: ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Precision Nutrition Master Health and Nutrition Coach; ACE Certified Personal Trainer; Certified Nutritional Consultant (AANC); IDEA Master Fitness Trainer; Certificate in Behavior Change Psychology.
Does Dawn Griswold coach people outside New Mexico?
Yes. She offers virtual coaching, personal training, nutrition and wellness programs to clients across the country and around the world.
Has Dawn worked with military members and first responders?
Yes. She coached high-ranking military leaders and active-duty amputees. She also built a pro-bono wellness coaching pilot for a local fire department.
How do I contact Dawn Griswold?
Send Dawn a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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