BRIANA WEISINGER
Briana, founder of Breathing Wellness, is a holistic integrative certified Health Coach and holds certifications in Positive Psychology & Wellness and Body Confidence. She applies her education, life experiences, and passion to help her clients reach their personal wellness goals. Bri’s work is based on two key concepts: bio-individuality, and primary food theory. The first encapsulates the idea that everyone is unique and has different needs. The second concept focuses on how aspects of one's life —relationships, physical activity, spirituality and career nourishes or impedes our wellness. She then creates evidenced based offerings to develop customized programs that motivate her clients to achieve their desired results. Bri’s unique ability to to listen, inquire, motivate, support, and educate is a trait that can not be taught, but is a tremendous asset she uses to guide her clients through the process.
Before Coaching, Briana worked in fashion. From retail management specializing in women’s contemporary, experiences led her to the observations that a woman’s body image often causes her needless anxiety and shame when shopping. Working one on one with hundreds of women, Bri found a love for seeing the results of customers when styling them. First hand, she witnessed their anxiety and aversion to outfitting themselves be transformed into a sense of enthusiasm. These results prompted Bri to pursue the formal study of positive psychology.
Bri has been through her own struggles with body image and learning to maintain a balanced life. Born in Los Angeles, California, raised in Westport, Connecticut, Bri received her Bachelor Degree in Human Development and Family Studies at Indiana University, Bloomington. Following college she spent some time in Los Angeles before returning to the East Coast and has been living in New York City since 2011.
She has a love for fitness, art galleries, beaches, 80’s movies, comedy shows, dogs- especially Golden Retrievers, chocolate, and of course health and wellness.
Testimonials
“Working with Bri is just what I needed- physically and emotionally, to improve my health. I had been struggling with my weight, lack of energy, and motivation for a long time and she provided me the perfect balance of accountability, flexibility and practicality. Having not worked with a coach before I didn’t know what to expect, and went into it thinking it would be a way I’d drop some weight, but I came out of the six weeks with an overall healthier lifestyle and better relationship with food. Bri worked with me to create personalized strategies that fit my goals and worked with my schedule. The ongoing daily guidance and direct access gave me the support I needed whenever challenges arose. Throughout the process I became more confident, educated and have been feeling great!”
Josh, client
“Working with Briana was the absolute best decision. It is crazy how having an organized home connects with wellness and well-being. She made me feel incredibly comfortable from the moment we spoke. Her approach is truly tailored to the individual so she set completely realistic goals and expectations for me. Not only did she organize (and color code!) my closet, but she changed my life.”
Gillian, client
“Working with Briana has been one of the best decisions I have made in terms of my overall health and well-being. She took the time to learn and listen to me about my life experiences and how I felt about myself. She then customized a “plan” geared specifically towards all my goals (health and otherwise). Briana provided me with practical and easy practices that have helped me to make smart and easy choices concerning food and other aspects of my life that set me on the path to continue my journey to personal wellness. "
- Danny, client
“When I first started my sessions with Bri, I was feeling very out of control, lacking motivation and looking at myself in a negative light. I was guided through sessions with concrete tools that allowed me to see more clearly what was positive and true about myself and what is good about my life. Somehow I was lost in caring for other people and reaching out, and putting just about everyone before myself. Bri helped me realize this. It was a way of life that clearly wasn't working anymore. We worked together to figure out things that I enjoy doing and tools that I can use when I am stressed. Simple changes, though they may not be easy, have proved very effective for me. I am thankful to be feeling more positive about life and myself. I am grateful to have had the guidance of this kind and knowledgeable person.”
- Jena, client
“Over the last few years, I've worked with a number of fitness trainers, health coaches and nutritionists - all to help me reach goals I would set for myself. While they were all great, none compared to working with Briana. Instead of focusing on how to reach goals, she guided me to focus on what really mattered to me, what made me happy, how to find balance - all things I knew I wanted, just didn't really know how to get there. Briana's exercises and conversations helped me develop habits that I continue daily, and helped me feel a lot more confident in who I am today rather than constantly chasing a different version of myself. It has been such a rewarding experience to work with her.”
- Oriana, client
“I was lucky enough to work with Briana Weisinger for nearly 2 years and she has remained a mentor and since then. From my very first day at Ramy Brook I knew Briana was going to change the way I viewed myself and the way I worked with clients. I always felt like my best self working with Briana, she listened without judgement and helped me truly work through any issue or question I was having. I learned the most from watching her interact with our clients, seeing how comfortable and confident she made every woman who walked into our store feel is something I still implement into my work today. She taught me that in order to have the best possible relationship with your clients you needed to really listen and to make it known they were our priority no matter what else we had going on in the store. Briana was always approachable and made me feel comfortable in our workplace, I knew she was always there to listen to me and make me feel supported in every way possible.”
- Markie, Previous Employee
“Bri was an integral part of this strategy as a manager of our flagship location. Her interpersonal communications with executives and global leaders was exceptional. She was genuine, honest and business minded during visits, and provided “color” to the current business. Bri was able to evolve based on business needs and I could always count on her to help move the business forward.”