Personalized Holistic Wellness Coaching
for Radiance & Vitality
Bridal Bliss Coaching Program
Bridal Bliss is your personalized path to feeling radiant, confident, and vibrant as you prepare for your wedding day. This holistic wellness coaching program is designed to empower brides-to-be with tools for lasting vitality—both inside & out.
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Your wedding is a beautiful milestone, & preparing for it should be an exciting, joyful experience!
The Bridal Bliss Health Coaching Program is designed to help you feel your absolute best, while reducing stress & pressure. Your personalized, 3-6 month program provides holistic wellness support that goes beyond the physical, empowering you to cultivate lasting vitality, radiant confidence, & balanced health as you step into your wedding day & into the next chapter of your life.
Bridal Bliss addresses every facet of your health journey, from calming stress-reduction techniques and energizing workouts to nourishing nutrition plans and emotional well-being support.
Each step is tailored to your unique needs, ensuring you feel strong, balanced, and ready to shine. Beyond just your big day, Bridal Bliss sets you up with healthy habits that last well into your newlywed chapter. Experience the joy of feeling your best—confident, vibrant, and fully prepared for the beautiful journey ahead, so you can enjoy time with loved ones & celebrate your love!
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Led by Ciera Sunshine, a compassionate wellness coach, this program brings together evidence-based practices, ancient wisdom from frameworks of Traditional Chinese Medicine, mindfulness, and empowering self-care.
Co-active coaching will keep you in charge of what your needs are & empower you to see the best in yourself!
Program Benefits
The Bridal Bliss program creates your personalized Radiance Roadmap™ to illuminate the path of your health journey. Every step is customized to fit your lifestyle & wedding goals, empowering you to enjoy the journey along the way to your big day & into your newlywed chapter with confidence, joy, & vibrant health. Through tailored strategies, you'll boost your well-being across all areas of life for radiant vitality that lasts!
Calming mindfulness techniques help manage stress, bringing clarity & peace so you can enjoy your wedding preparation.
Energizing workouts make you feel strong, confident, & radiant on your big day, while balanced, nourishing nutrition tips enhance your vitality without restrictive diets.
You are empowered with co-active coaching the emphasizes your autonomy, freedom of choice, & connects you to your strengths for unshakeable confidence & self-acceptance!
Designed to foster self-awareness, growth, & accountability, the program abides by International Coaching Federation world-class quality of excellence & ethics.
Together, we focus on your strengths, values, & goals to create meaningful change that lasts! By blending evidence-based approaches from health science, positive psychology, physiology, nutrition, supplementation, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), & more, we promote balance & well-being on a deeper level.
Stress management tools like EFT tapping calm your nervous system & mindfulness practices allow you to navigate stressors with ease & be present for all the joyful moments. Being grounded to show up well in your relationships.
Positive Intelligence helps you reduce self-sabotaging behaviors, while we connect you with your core values, fostering authenticity & empowerment through Values in Action.
Gentle nutrition encourages enjoying nutrient-rich foods without deprivation. Mindful eating practices reduce stress around food, helping you feel nourished & balanced.
You’ll learn to make healthier choices, support your energy with balanced meals, & stay hydrated, all while maintaining a healthy relationship with food.
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With the Bridal Bliss program, you gain personalized, holistic support to clarify your wellness goals, overcome obstacles, & create lasting habits! Through enjoyable exercise, easy-to-integrate stress management, gentle nutrition, & uplifting self-care, you’ll be empowered to feel your best as you prepare for your big day—& beyond.
Coaching Philosophies
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Empower individuality via cultural sensitivity
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Celebrate diversity & foster inclusion
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Body liberation- body shape or ability does not define value; all are worthy of love
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Affirm LGBTQIA2S+ Community
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Judgment-free zone
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Quality of International Coaching Federation high standard of ethics
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Use of evidence-based practices for safety & quality outcomes
Coaching combines my passion for personal growth with proven strategies to create meaningful transformations. I’m excited to join your journey of vibrant wellness & honored to connect on a deeper level!
I emphasize an uplifting, empowering, nonjudgmental approach that creates safety for you to express openly & authentically, allowing for depth of self-awareness that gives you powerful insights.
I stand against extremes, fad diets, quick fixes, vanity, & shame-based body messaging that is unfortunately prevalent in messages of the fitness industry. I'm all for longevity practices & doing what works best for you!
I will empower your inner-knowing, personal skills, & promote your autonomy to know what's best for you while providing accurate educational resources to inform your journey with the best current practices for wellness that suits your unique life.
Holistic Wellness Integrates All Areas of Your Life
Educational Modules, activities, & resources will support your radiant vitality journey! Together we will create a Radiance Roadmap for these areas (& more!) to ensure you feel your best throughout the wedding preparation process AND enjoy the journey!
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Nourishing Nutrition and Gentle Eating Habits:
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Initial assessment of your nutrition with curiosity on how foods impact you.
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Journaling on food choices, mindful eating, mood, symptoms, and nutrition.
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Education on gentle nutrition, balanced meals, and nourishing eating habits.
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Exploring Exercise:
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Identifying exercise preferences and building a gradual routine.
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Identifying how to meet your goals to build strength, flexibility, and endurance.
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Habits focused on joyful movement, incorporating NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis).
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Focus Happy with Positive Psychology:
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Introduction to Positive Intelligence framework.
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Building resilience and positivity through mindfulness, affirmations, and gratitude.
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Incorporating PERMA+ framework for thriving with: Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement, plus Vitality (physical health)
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Slaying Stress & Building Mental Fitness:
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Techniques for stress reduction (e.g., EFT - Emotional Freedom Techniques, breathwork, etc.)
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Focus on building long-term emotional resilience so stress impacts you less.
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Leveraging your strengths (Values in Action) to overcome obstacles.
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Using stress as a cue to train your mental fitness
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Embodied mindfulness techniques that calm your nervous system in the moment
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Holistic Wellness & Smoothing Your Ride with the Wheel of Life:
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Tracking progress in all areas of your holistic wellness (personal growth, wellness, fitness, recreation, friendships, family, nutrition, environment, career, spirituality)
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Monthly Wheel of Life assessments and reflection on progress / changes.
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SMARTer Goals:
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Setting and tracking goals from day one in a way that works for you
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Using Atomic Habits principles to break down actions into small, achievable habits.
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Habit stacking to integrate wellness practices seamlessly into daily routines.
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Educational Modules to Accompany Coaching:
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0. Vision of Wellness, values foundation, assessments of current reality
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1: Power of Positive Psychology
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2: Exploring Exercise foundations
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3: Gentle nutrition and mindful eating
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4: Stress management techniques (EFT, mindfulness, etc.).
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5: Rituals and habit-building strategies.
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6: Holistic wellness areas like friendships, family, career, etc.
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7: Importance of self-reflection on progress, learnings, and celebrating.
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Coach Ciera Sunshine
Certified Health Coach
Fitness Instructor
MS Health & Human Performance
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Location:
Online & Local
Island County, Skagit County, WA, Special Events Bellingham or Seattle, WA
Bio Ciera Sunshine (she/her)
Certified Holistic Health Coach & Fitness Instructor. MS Health & Human Performance.
I've lived the transformation of turning pain into power...
Through mental health struggles, chronic health conditions, & surviving a major health episode, I found a passion for wellness & is thriving! With 8+ years experience teaching fitness & a background in psychology- she’s uniquely qualified to support your health journey with her skills, love of learning, positivity, & compassion.
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You’ll find me living joyfully, whether it’s teaching Pilates, dancing, walking my dogs, or listening to wellness books/podcasts; I overflow with gratitude & radiate genuine positivity for the life I get to live.
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Today, I lead a healthier, more vibrant life than I ever imagined -- I’m here to help you do the same as you prepare for one of the most important days of your life—your wedding!
My wellness journey began as an anxious teen struggling with mental health issues pursuing psychology to help myself and others. Without any athletic background, I stumbled into group fitness. I discovered that exercise drastically improved my mental health & boosted my energy. Movement became a daily source of joy & healing. Despite battling social anxiety, body image struggles, & on-going chronic health conditions, I had to overcome my own perceived limitations to share this gift!
Committing to healing myself transformed every aspect of my life!
I took a deep dive into the sciences of evidence-based practice, cannabinoid pharmacology, physiology, positive psychology, nutrition, supplementation, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, so I’m equipped to help you cut through the noise of conflicting messaging, & benefit from effective health practices backed by research.
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As your Bridal Health Coach, I understand that you want to feel radiant, confident, & energized as you prepare for one of the most important days of your life!
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I offer holistic coaching that blends physical fitness, emotional well-being, and personalized wellness strategies to help you achieve glowing skin, toned muscles, and balanced energy levels.
You’re looking to manage stress, achieve a wedding-day glow, and develop sustainable healthy habits amidst it all - I’m here to support you every step of the way!
We’ll create your personalized Radiance Roadmap with strategies that fit your lifestyle during this busy time with effective, evidence-based practices to help you manage stress and feel your best!
Your personalized Radiance Roadmap will guide you through targeted wellness strategies, from calming mindfulness techniques to energizing workouts and nourishing nutrition tips, all tailored to fit your unique lifestyle and wedding goals.
Let’s create results for your wedding day that last into your newlywed chapter & beyond!
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Because I’ve been where you are...
Feeling the pressure to show up perfectly, but shaky in confidence...
Trying to do it all & make everyone happy…
You’re juggling the demands of wedding planning, from managing family expectations to staying organized, while trying to keep up with self-care. It feels overwhelming!
We’ll equip you with stress management tools to handle the hectic moments with grace & calm.
I’ve used these same strategies to prepare for my own important occasions—weddings, performances, photoshoots, a high school reunion, and graduation milestones.
By optimizing my self-care & wellness, I’ve learned how to show up feeling genuinely confident, self-assured with inner peace that shines through as vibrancy in the photos & being present for treasured moments of bliss.
Now, I’m excited to help you SHINE!
Be radiant on your special day & set the foundation for a lifetime of health & vitality.
Let’s work together to make your wellness journey as radiant & joyful as your wedding!
My Qualifications to Elevate Your Journey
Education
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Master of Science in Health & Human Performance Pacific College of Health & Science, 11/2024
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Health Coach Certificate Pacific College of Health & Science, 4/2023
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Bachelor of Arts, Psychology University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Cum Laude, 5/2014
Fitness Experience
I create joyful movement experiences that support all fitness levels, so you feel strong, confident, & successful!
I’ve taught over 1,000 inclusive & uplifting fitness classes since 2016, in-person & online.
My clients describe my classes as “uplifting, motivating, inspiring, with just the right level of challenge.”
Zumba Fitness®, POP Pilates®, Les Mills BODYPUMP™, BARRE™, BODYBALANCE™, BODYCOMBAT™, DANCE™, Pilates Reformer, STRONG Nation HIIT®, AMPD Strength, Yoga, CIRCL Mobility®, TRX® Suspension Training, and contemporary Mat Pilates.
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I’m excited to help you feel your absolute best as you walk down the aisle, knowing you’ve set the foundation for lasting vitality through investing in your holistic wellness.
Let’s work together to make your wellness journey as radiant & joyful as your wedding day!
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