• Alexis Steptoe, MHP, CHES, NBC-HWC, Wellness and Recreation, Committee Chair
• Brenda Watson, Ph.D. NSCA-CSCS, Health and Exercise Studies  
• Eric Swanson, Student Member, Exercise is Medicine Club at NC State 
• Kelly Pflaum, FNP-C, Campus Health
• Lindsay Brookey, Wellness and Recreation 
• Randolph Brooks, PhD, HSP-P, Counseling Center
• Shannon DuPree, DHSc, CHES, CWP, Wellness and Recreation 
• Sooyoung Uhm, RD, LDN, Campus Health 
• Tabitha Hickey, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness and Recreation 
• Zoe Pohlman, Student Member, Exercise is Medicine Club at NC State

Wellness Coaching provides individualized, student-centered support focused on behavior change, goal setting, and skill development. Coaching sessions are collaborative and designed to help students build habits that support long-term well-being.

Students may be referred to Wellness Coaching for additional support with resilience, sleep, nutrition, chronic disease management, or building consistent, balanced routines.

Wellness Coaching complements medical and mental health care by focusing on daily behaviors that influence overall health.

4 sessions to build healthy lifestyle practices: 

• An initial discovery session to identify wellness goal(s) and assess readiness for behavior change.
• Three follow-up sessions focused on refining goals and developing personalized, sustainable strategies.
• Access to a wellness resource library featuring both on- and off-campus resources to support different learning preferences.
• Ongoing access to a certified wellness coach for guidance and support throughout your wellness journey.

NC State University is proud to be recognized as a Gold-level Exercise is Medicine on Campus by the American College of Sports Medicine. This recognition reflects our strong commitment to integrating physical activity into healthcare and campus culture.

Exercise is Medicine® supports students in safely increasing physical activity through individualized guidance and connection to campus resources. Through this program, participants learn basic exercise fundamentals and practical ways to incorporate movement into their daily routines in ways that feel realistic and sustainable. 

As part of the national Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) initiative, NC State works to make movement a visible part of campus culture, assess physical activity during visits to Campus Health and the Counseling Center, and connect students with wellness and fitness resources across campus.

4 sessions to build your movement momentum that include: 

• Introductory orientation to Wellness and Recreation Center.
• 3 follow-up sessions to focus on foundational movement and behavior change principles to help establish a movement routine that supports your life at NC State and beyond.
• An optional action planning session to strategize ways to maintain movement in your daily life. 
• Access to a resource library of movement-based information.
• Access to a certified personal trainer to help support your physical activity goals.

• This is a referral-based program that requires your provider from Campus Health or the Counseling Center to submit on your behalf.  A referral to either program is the first step to getting started.

• Referrals are based on a set list of eligibility criteria developed by care providers, staff members, the Integrated Care Steering Committee, and the American College of Sports Medicine.
• Staff and providers will determine the most appropriate program and may make referrals to other departments or programs based on the initial consultation and readiness for change.

• The Integrated Care Referral Program is not a replacement for seeking emergency or medical attention.
• This program is an excellent fit for students who are looking to get started or restart a movement or wellness program that supports their well-being holistically.