Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching

Twice a year, Osher Center for Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching Faculty lead a free, online, evidence-based coaching program to support our UVM and UVM Health Employee communities. The Employee Coaching Connection (ECC) program is designed to support employees in creating sustainable, values-aligned changes in areas such as stress management, movement, nutrition, sleep, social connection, energy, and overall well-being. 

All UVM & UVM Health Employees are welcome!

ECC Fall 2026: October 5 – November 19, 2026

Register for Employee Coaching Connection Fall 2026

1 Individual Session (45 – 60 min.)

Scheduled with your coach October 5 - 12

The revised model begins with one (1) 45 – 60 minute individual intake session, scheduled sometime during October 5 – 12 with your assigned coach. This intake will help you clarify what matters most to you, identify a meaningful area for change, and prepare for the small-group coaching experience. 

5 Group Sessions (45 min. each)

Thursdays 11:45 am - 12:30 pm: October 22, October 29, November 5, November 12, November 19

Following the intake, you'll attend five (5) weekly, 45-minute group coaching sessions on Zoom. Each session will include a brief large-group opening, small-group coaching, and a large-group closing practice. 

Group Session Flow 

Coaching Assignment & Intake Process 

You will be assigned one of our nationally board-certified coaches — Susan Whitman, Kelly Tourville, Frances O'Donnell, or Melisa Oliva — to work with as your small group leader. 

You will start with an individually scheduled 1:1 session with your assigned coach during the week of October 5 - 12, prior to the start of group sessions on October 22. 

Information about how to schedule your intake will be provided after registration.

Weekly Support 

Your coaches will share supporting materials weekly, to serve as reminders and inspiration and to spark reflection.

Register for Employee Coaching Connection Fall 2026

In person or remote. FREE for all UVM Employees.

Customizable Packages:

All Personalized Health And Wellness coaching packages take place using the HIPPA-compliant platform Practice Better. Decide with our coach which package is right for you!

• Discovery Session - start here and book today!  
• Jumpstart - 4 Session Series
• Evolution - 8 Session Series
• Monthly Accountability - continued support after completing a package 

Before beginning, we offer a 30-minute introductory consultation with UVM Employee Wellness' dedicated Integrative Health and Wellness Coach to discuss strategies and chart a path.

Book a Discovery Session with a Health and Wellness Coach

Dedicated Support: Work closely with Melisa Oliva, our National Board-Certified Health and Wellness coach. Together, you’ll explore strategies and actions that align with your lifestyle and health goals.

Personalized Guidance: Whether you’re aiming to manage stress, improve nutrition, boost fitness, or enhance overall well-being, our coach will tailor the program to your unique needs.

Empowerment: Gain self-confidence and trust in your ability to make positive changes.

Improved Health Outcomes: Our evidence-based approach can positively impact metabolic factors, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, weight, and more.

Book a Discovery Session with a Health and Wellness Coach

At UVM, Wellness is Professional Development

Participation in the Employee Coaching Connection Program is recognized as part of UVM's Professional Development offerings.* 

This program aligns with UVM’s broader initiative to promote a culture of wellness, emphasizing the importance of health and well-being as integral components of professional success and personal fulfillment. Therefore, employee participation will be included in annual reporting, highlighting your commitment to developing personal and collective wellness.

By attending at least 60% of the sessions (6 out of 10), your completion will be recorded in your professional development record in PeopleSoft by the Talent Development Center for Excellence at UVM. This documentation supports your career growth, enhances your skills, and contributes to your overall well-being.

If you prefer not to have your participation included in annual reporting, please inform your group coach, and we will remove it from your records.

*Please note: This professional development offering component currently is only available to UVM Employees, not UVM Health Employees.