About Me
Hi, I'm Erika Zink—a certified Health & Wellness Coach dedicated to helping people reconnect with their bodies, rebuild trust in themselves, and navigate life's transitions with confidence and compassion. My work is rooted in a simple belief: sustainable change comes from clarity, self-trust, and small, meaningful steps that honor your real life.
At Phoenix Feather Coaching, my mission is to guide you through pivotal moments—whether you're rebuilding after burnout, seeking more balance, or stepping into a new season of life—with practical tools, science-backed strategies, and wholehearted support. I'm here to help you shift from merely getting by to feeling energized, grounded, and deeply aligned with who you are.
My Coaching Approach
I bring an integrative, deeply personalized coaching style supported by a range of credentials, including:
- National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)
- Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCHC)
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- NASM Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
- Certified HeartMath Practitioner
Together, these certifications allow me to support your well-being across the Five Pillars of Wellness—Nutrition, Movement, Sleep, Stress Management, and Relationships—while weaving in behavior change psychology, functional medicine insights, and heart-focused emotional resilience techniques.
My approach balances structure with flexibility. We'll start small, experiment gently, and build habits that feel doable—not draining. Because wellness should never add to your burnout. It should restore you.
At the heart of my work are the values that guide Phoenix Feather Coaching: empowered self-trust, compassion, curiosity, collaboration, and the belief that every person deserves a life aligned with their energy, values, and purpose.
From Scientist to Health Coach
Like many, my path here wasn't linear. I began my career as a staff scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, living in data, precision, and process. Over time I realized I was living a life that didn't fit me. Between 2016 and 2018, I faced anxiety, chronic inflammation, and a deep sense that something had to change.
That period became a turning point. I immersed myself in the study of human behavior, habit formation, stress physiology, and functional medicine. I learned a lot first-hand. Specifically, the transformative impact of small, intentional changes.
This blend of science and lived experience forms the foundation of my coaching, an approach that is practical, empathetic, and grounded in both research and real-life humanity.
Life in the Pacific Northwest
Born and raised in southeastern Washington, I draw inspiration from the quiet resilience of the high-desert landscape I call home. When I'm not coaching, you'll find me hiking mountain trails, experimenting with new recipes, or savoring the beauty of the Columbia Basin.
As an introvert and a Highly Sensitive Person, I understand the need for harmony, spaciousness, and honoring your natural rhythm. These values shape how I support my clients—through a lens of gentleness, empowerment, and deep respect for who you are.
Let's Connect
I founded Phoenix Feather Coaching to help people trust themselves again, embrace change with confidence, and build lives that feel nourishing, not overwhelming. If you're curious about working together, I'd love to connect.
Schedule a complimentary Strategy Session, and let's explore how I can support you on your wellness journey.
Peace & Harmony,
Erika Zink
Founder, Phoenix Feather Coaching
