Welcome to inSPIREd Integrative Health! I'm Karen Renaud, your holistic wellness and personal transformation partner. My goal is to help you develop positive mental health, fitness, and overall well-being with expertise, personal experience, and a lot of heart.
My Journey
My career in the "wellness world" has been a rich and evolving adventure. I began with a focus on physical fitness, but my path soon led me to explore the mind-body connection when I started working in public education. There, I realized the profound link between physical activity and cognitive functioning, sparking my fascination with how our minds and bodies are an interconnected feedback loop. It's all connected, and we can use that to our advantage!
As mental health concerns and stress levels surged among students and staff, I developed a stress management course and, in the process, was introduced to Positive Psychology and the Science of Happiness. Learning about the SPIRE model of WholeBeing Happiness, which encompasses the Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, and Emotional pillars of well-being, transformed my approach to teaching, training, and coaching. These insights didn't just change how I work; they changed how I live.
However, my personal journey was far from straightforward. Despite my training and education, I faced a series of baffling health issues that I couldn’t resolve: severe pain, rashes, allergies, asthma, GI troubles, insomnia, and unexplained weight gain. In addition, I was feeling overwhelmed by stress, lacking focus, feeling anxious, worried, and out of alignment with my goals in life. Conventional medicine offered only temporary fixes, leading me to explore Functional and Naturopathic Medicine and find some excellent doctors.(thanks to Dr. Jon Repole and Dr. Stephen Cabral!) This journey led me to uncover the root causes of my health struggles and inspired me to continue learning. I feel blessed to have continued my training and education with leaders in integrative health, mental health, positive psychology, and physical well-being. These experiences have empowered me to help myself, my loved ones, and many wonderful clients find their path to thriving.
My Mission
At inSPIREd Integrative Health, my mission is to empower every client to flourish, cultivate positive mental health, and optimal well-being in alignment with their inner wisdom, values, and beliefs. As your coach, I will guide you through challenges by tapping into your unique strengths and helping you understand your power and unlimited potential.
What Sets Me Apart
My approach is deeply personal and holistic. With a Master's degree in education, coaching certifications in Positive Psychology, Happiness Studies, Integrative Health, and Menopause Coaching, and additional certifications as a NASM Personal Trainer and Behavior Change Specialist, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my practice. I tailor my services to the unique needs of my clients by addressing all pillars of well-being, developing a positive mindset, overcoming challenges, and making meaningful and lasting change.
Core Values
Never Stop Learning: Embrace the journey of continual growth and discovery.
Live a Life of Gratitude and Love: Appreciate the good in every moment and approach life with compassion.
Always Seek Out the Good: Focus on every situation's positive aspects and opportunities.
Practice Compassion: Treat yourself and others with empathy and understanding.
Be Curious: Stay open-minded and eager to explore new ideas.
Cultivate Hope and Optimism: Believe in the possibility of a brighter future and strive towards it.
Are You Ready to Begin Your Wellness Journey?
If you're ready to embrace a holistic approach to well-being, manage stress and challenges, boost your confidence and mood, set and reach your meaningful goals, and explore new ways to thrive, I'm here to support you. I'll walk beside you as a thought partner and compassionate supporter and develop personalized programs based on your needs.
Click the link below to schedule your no-obligation, free consultation. This is your chance to take the first step towards a healthier, happier you. Let's embark on this journey together, and I'll be here to inspire and support you every step of the way.
Thank you for visiting inSPIREd Integrative Health. I look forward to working with you!
What inSPIREs me to do this work?
“I believe it is within our capacity that by the year 2051 that 51 percent of the human population will be flourishing. That is my charge. ”
Karen was wonderful! She coached me on healthy eating. I had several medical concerns and it required that I adjust my diet. I had many questions and also needed general information on how to best work this all into my new normal. Karen not only listened, but she heard how I personally wanted to do this. I wanted to blend healthy with "happy". We had a lot of productive discussions and then she would send me relevant articles and resources. I found her thoughtful, insightful and knowledgeable. It was great to have someone help me as I begin my new journey...thank you!
- Anne A., client
“I saw a quote the other day that I identified with, “COVID-19 has eroded our sense of well-being”….ain’t that the truth. One day I was looking for meaning on a spiritual level and then I suddenly had to worry about meeting basic needs, and down Maslow’s hierarchy I went. The stress of quarantine amplified all of my pre-pandemic problems – relationships have been tested and overwhelming worry and hopelessness took root. I knew I had to find a way to strengthen my psychological health, everyday life was becoming too much. Karen and I connected immediately and she is very easy to talk to. In each session, she gave me tangible activities I could do to boost and elevate. In between sessions, she shared exercises and thought-provoking quotes which were extremely helpful and insightful. After just a few sessions, some of my closest friends told me that I sounded happier. You need to do the work, but she is there to support you a thousand percent. What she has taught me that has helped the most is celebrating the small victories, and checking in with yourself to find small things you could do to feel better about different parts of your life every day.” – Matissa S., client
“This coaching experience helped me learn to focus on what I can control to make myself better and look to the bright sides of a bad situation. I now have many methods I can use to get out of my head when I need a distraction and how to better deal with negative thoughts. This was a very positive and helpful experience for me and I will continue to use these methods whenever I need them.“
– Chloe, client and HS student
Education and Certifications
M.Ed. Secondary Education - Fitchburg State University, MA
Bachelor’s degree - concentration in Exercise Science - Rhode Island College, RI
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
Integrative Health Practitioner Levels 1 and 2 - Integrative Health Practitioner Institute
Positive Psychology Health and Wellness Coaching - College of Executive Coaching
Wholebeing Positive Psychology Certification - WholeBeing Institute
Certified Positive Psychology Coach - WholeBeing Institute
Menopause Coaching Specialist - Girls Gone Strong
Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine
Behavior Change Specialist - National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Happiness Trainer - Happiness Studies Academy
R.A.D. Basic, Advanced, and Keychain Women’s Self-Defense Instructor
Christian Mental Health Coaching - American Association of Christian Counselors, Light University
Certified Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher - School of Positive Transformation
Integrative Health Practitioner Continuing Education Specialties
Weight Loss
Digestive Health
Female Hormone Health
At Home Health Testing