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Hi! I'm Mary

I’m passionate about helping people find hope and restoration in relationships.  The resources you’ll find on my site have played a big part in my own life.

A few words about me

Mary is a member of the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) with a master’s degree in Christian Clinical Counseling, utilizing Temperament Assessment and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC).  She is an IBCC (International Board of Christian Care) board certified Adult and Youth Mental Health Coach. Her certifications include: Brain Health & Neuroscience Coaching, Amen University Elite Clinician Brain Health Coach and Trainer and is an Amen University Elite Clinician Cohort Mentor. Mary also has her  Nutrition Coaching Certificate with the “Food Matters” Institute. 

Mary has volunteered with Royal Family Kids enabling kids in foster care the opportunity to attend summer camp, monthly club meetings and mentorships.  She has volunteered with her local Pregnancy Care Center showering expecting mothers with food, fun, and much needed baby gifts.  Recently, she finds herself volunteering her resources and knowledge through leading brain health recovery based support groups and  “How We Love” and “Brain Thrive by 25” classes with non-profit  organizations.

Mary enjoys spending time with her grandkids, hiking, powerwalking, gardening, reading and cuddling with her American Pit Bull Terrier, a certified therapy dog.

Her greatest accomplishment was tackling her fear of heights by climbing and repelling Stein Glacier in Switzerland with her daughter, which she swears she will never do again. is

Comparing Coaching & Clinician Certifications at Amen University

Amen University offers two advanced brain health certifications tailored to different professional backgrounds: the Elite Brain Health Clinician Certification and the Elite Brain Health Coaching Certification.

Elite Brain Health Clinician Certification

  • Target Audience: Licensed healthcare providers (MDs, NPs, PAs, therapists, etc.)
  • CE Credits: Eligible for continuing education credits
  • Focus: Clinical use of brain health strategies and SPECT imaging
  • Benefits: Deep diagnostic insight, advanced treatment tools, access to professional resources, clinical protocols, and potential affiliate opportunities

Elite Brain Health Coaching Certification

  • Target Audience: Health coaches, life coaches, fitness pros, educators, and wellness advocates
  • Course Duration: Self-paced
  • Focus:
  • Coaching clients through lifestyle-based brain health transformations

  • Benefits: Science-backed coaching framework, done-for-you tools and materials, ability to host workshops, branding support, and affiliate opportunities

Which Certification is Right for You?

  • Choose the Elite Brain Health Clinician Certification if you’re a licensed medical or mental health professional wanting to integrate neuroscience into clinical care and gain deeper diagnostic and treatment tools.
  • Choose the Elite Brain Health Coaching Certification if you’re a non-medical wellness professional looking to coach others using brain-based methods and teach transformative habits in your practice or community.

For more information, visit Amen University For Professionals.