Summa Cum Laude
Biomedical Engineering
IIN-Certified · RYT200
The mentor your teen's
brain is looking for.
I work with teens who look fine on the outside but feel stuck, tired, and checked out on the inside.
You'll probably find them being moody at dinner, having their phone in their hands all day, and giving short answers to everything.
You've probably tried being patient.
You've probably tried being firm.
And most probably neither one moved the needle.
Most parents find me after they've already gone through tutors, therapists, and long kitchen table talks. By the time we connect, they are exhausted and overwhelmed and their teen has tuned out every adult in the room.
I mentor teens from the inside out.
I'm a teen mentor. I work directly with your kid to get their focus, energy, and drive back on track, and I start in a place most people overlook — their health. My background is in biomedical engineering and integrative nutrition health coaching, which basically means I geek out about what's going on inside the teen's body and brain. Because that's where the real problem usually lives.
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The teen brain is going through a massive rewiring — and most parents don't know.
During puberty, your teenager's brain goes through a massive rewiring. Their internal clock pushes 1 to 2 hours later (so no, they really aren't being lazy at 7AM), their brain gets wired for risk, exploration, and social connection, and the prefrontal cortex — the part that handles focus, planning, and impulse control — is still under construction into the mid twenties.
Most of what parents call attitude is actually a developing brain doing exactly what it's supposed to do.
And when sleep is off, stress is constant, and nutrition is all over the place, that brain can't function. No amount of discipline or pep talks will override it.
The adolescent brain is wired to pull away from parental authority.
And lean toward outside figures like coaches, mentors, and trusted adults who aren't Mom or Dad.
You've probably noticed your kid takes advice from a teacher or a coach way more easily than from you. The same words that get an eye roll at your dinner table land completely differently coming from someone outside the family.
And it's not your fault.
Your teen's brain is just built to listen to someone else right now — and that's exactly where a mentor comes in.
I become the trusted adult your teen is already looking for.
I'm not grading them, I'm not punishing them, and I'm definitely not hovering over them. I'm someone in their corner who they chose to work with, and that changes everything about how they receive information.
The teen leads the entire process. They schedule our sessions, they set their own goals, and they decide what we work on together.
My job is to guide them through the health foundations that make their brain actually work. When the health foundation is solid, everything else follows on its own. Study habits improve, confidence builds, and they start thinking about their future with real clarity.
And your role as the parent changes too. You move from being the enforcer to being the supportive witness. You stop pushing, you stop hovering, and you get to watch your kid start showing up as the person they were always capable of being.
What my mentoring is built on.
Everything I do with teens and families is built on 4 pillars.
The Future Ready Teen Program
6 months of 1:1 mentoring where your teen takes the lead.
Your teen picks when we meet. They set the goals. You step back and watch them rise.
Only 5 new families accepted per month.
Families who made
the leap.
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Zirah T.
Teen client
“Marie is very encouraging and makes you feel like it's okay to feel what you feel. She asked questions that make you think about what you really want instead of just telling you what to do. I feel like other teens would feel comfortable talking to her too.”
Cindy T.
Parent
“Marie made us feel comfortable right away. Even in a short amount of time, I noticed my child felt heard and was able to share things she usually keeps inside.”
Katrina Y.
Young Professional
“Marie has a unique ability to help identify key areas for improvement in a supportive and structured way. She brings a calm, grounding presence to every session. For anyone looking to enhance their holistic health while being guided with empathy, knowledge, and encouragement — Marie is a great partner on that journey.”
Audrey C.
Young Professional
“She set the tone from the beginning, which allowed me to properly access what I needed despite feeling all over the place. Even just an hour with Marie helped clear my mind and find the focus I needed.”
Anastasia P.
Fresh Grad
“I've been getting much better sleep since she educated me on how melatonin is produced. I also haven't felt depression in a really long time — and I finally learned to recognize my 'toxic positive' habits that were just distracting me from my core issues.”
Joshua R.
Fresh Grad
“She really gets it. She's not about quick fixes or generic advice. I've been feeling more productive, focused, and balanced than I have in a long time. She understands how the digital nomad lifestyle works and personalizes her coaching to help you perform at your best.”
Still have questions?
Schedule a zero obligation call with me.
The school year doesn't pause while you decide. Your teen's next exam season, application deadline, or burnout episode is already on the calendar.
I guarantee visible changes within 90 days or you get your money back.