Meet Christa Mantey, RD, CLE, who is rocking the industry with her online wellness workshops which include self-care and coaching. She shares how she revamped her career from when she initially started in corporate wellness to her current successful coaching practice. Read on to learn how she incorporates her passion into a productive business. - Sarah

What attracted you to the field of nutrition and dietetics?
I love learning about the healing power of foods, it’s empowering to know I have some control over my own health, energy and well-being. I enjoy educating and holding space for others to learn what makes their bodies feel the best.

Your Job Title?
Owner, coach, speaker, writer

Company you are with now?
Christa Mantey Wellness (owner)

Website:

www.christamantey.com

Social Media:

Instagram: @ChristaMantey

Facebook: ChristaMantey

How did you get your current job in dietetics?
I worked in Corporate Wellness for 5 years after my dietetic internship and had the wonderful opportunity to coach over 5000 people. I fell in love with wellness coaching and practiced holistic nutrition and integrated the whole person into our conversations. We discussed things like their career, relationships, food, physical activity, spiritual practices, etc. The things that feed us on a deeper level.

After having my son, I struggled with the adjustment into motherhood. Now, my passion has expanded from wellness coaching to new parent nourishment. To me, holding space for new parents to feel ‘all the feels’ as they transition into their ‘new normal’ is priceless. I was fortunate enough to study at The Gottman Institute and became an Educator for the Bringing Baby Home workshop and became a Certified Lactation Educator to learn more about nourishing the baby. Now, I enjoy co-creating sacred spaces (online and in person) offering education, relationship workshops and online self-care support groups for new parents. Each family has their own recipe for wellness and I’m honored to support them in creating it.

What skills were you born with and what skills have you learned along the way?
I have always loved learning and am an innately curious person. I’m curious about what makes people feel the most alive and energized. What do you desire for your life? What do you hunger for in life?

The skills I have learned over the course of my career and life is to listen more than I speak and to ask the right questions when I do speak. The most powerful gift is presence. When I can be fully present for someone, they feel safe and empowered to dig deep and find the answers within them.

What advice do you have for others wanting to be just as successful and fulfilled as you?
Keep listening to what sets your heart on fire. It’s ok to be multi-passionate and change your area of focus during your career. Take small steps and listen to what feels right for you. Tap into your intuition and do NOT settle. Network with people you find interesting. Find a mentor or someone you respect and learn from their wisdom. Stay hungry and stay humble.

If you could be paid for your job with something other than a paycheck, what
would it be?

For people to say,

“I never knew I could feel this good”

“I finally love myself”

“I trust myself”