Today we’d like to introduce you to Bobbi McGrath.
Hi Bobbi, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Hello and thanks for interviewing me. In 2018 I established my solo entrepreneur health coaching business BE FOR YOU, after becoming certified as a health coach through the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
I had raised my 3 children and had a lot of life experience from raising a child suffering from a rare growth disorder called Russell Silver Syndrome and also I wanted to put my education in exercise physiology to good use. So, I decided to open a health coaching business without a clue as to how to run an online business or be an entrepreneur.
At the time I didn’t realize it, but I was suffering from burnout, PTSD from a lot of grief and stress, and headed into menopause like a freight train. Unfortunately, around that same time I was heavily exposed to mold from a water damaged building. It took me a while, but I figured out that I had mold toxicity and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (C.I.R.S.).
My health declined quickly and left me not being able to do all the active things I loved to do like running because my body hurt too much. I suffered from intense anxiety, poor exercise recovery, insomnia, brain fog that was overwhelming, and over 30 other symptoms that were difficult to manage daily.
With the help of some helpful providers, I slowly began to detoxify my brain and body and began slowly restoring my health and I started to pursue opportunities in corporate wellness and get my private practice off the ground. I was improving but it wasn’t until another health coaching colleague introduced me to the concept of the Regenerative Health approach, that my wellness journey improved tremendously. I decided I had to learn more about the Regenerative Health method.
That’s when my business changed and took a whole new path. In 2022, I decided to attend a brand-new school created by Carrie Drinkwine, called the Institute of Regenerative Health. This school is an online program which is based out of Minneapolis, MN and I became a Certified Regenerative Health & Detox Practitioner after completing the in-depth comprehensive training.
The regenerative approach is designed to support the body globally by getting to the root cause of the symptoms or disease by removing toxins and interferences, restoring homeostasis at the cellular level and giving the body the chance to repair itself naturally like God designed it to do. The concept of using healthy lifestyle practices, reducing acidity, consuming organic super foods and herbs, utilizing high tech modalities, practicing somatic exercises and mindfulness, all support the bodies innate intelligence to restore health. This approach was exactly what my body needed, and I knew the world needed this option too.
I have seen what chronic illness can do to a person’s life, having gone through mold toxicity and CIRS and come out the other side. I have also been through a lot of loss in my own family and experienced losing my mom to early onset Alzheimer’s, my older brother to lifestyle issues at 48, my dad to vascular dementia and my sister to pancreatic cancer at 62. All those conditions in my opinion were contributed to by toxins in some form or fashion.
When my sister passed away recently, in November of 2022, I decided I had to become bold in my health coaching and I became more determined to share my knowledge about this world’s toxic burden and the toll it takes on our health and our environment. I want people to know there are simple things you can do in your everyday life like filtering your tap water which can make a big impact on their health. It doesn’t take lots of money to lower your exposure to toxins, it just takes awareness and a willingness to make changes and be open minded.
The Regenerative Health approach is what brought my health back from mold and CIRS and I have joined forces with my friend and colleague, Heather Sunderland, who brought the regenerative approach to my awareness. We have designed and are launching a digital video-based training course for practitioners to learn more about the Regenerative approach, as well as how to identify when a client is suffering from mold toxicity and CIRS.
These conditions are often overlooked, misdiagnosed as other health issues and are not treated effectively in the current conventional medical world. Most physicians and practitioners haven’t been trained to explore or identify toxins with their clients, so they unfortunately continue for long periods suffering and hoping one day someone will figure out how to help them feel better.
My colleague, who has also recovered from mold exposure, CIRS and even Lyme Disease, and I have been working for the last several months to bring our course to the public and get the word out about the opportunity practitioners have to be able learn more about these conditions, especially since an estimated 90% of health issues can be attributed to having an environmental toxin as the root cause.
We will also be re-engineering our course for clients who want to learn more about mold toxicity and how they can support themselves to detoxify and restore their health.
I am very excited to be able to help people improve their health and restore their lives simply by becoming aware of their environment and how it’s impacting them.
Being a Regenerative Health practitioner is my passion, and I am glad that I can honor my fallen family members by supporting other families to get educated and to do the regenerative work on their own health so they can live long vital thriving lives.
I currently am running a mostly virtual practice working 1:1, in small groups as well as provide corporate wellness webinars. Thank you for this opportunity to be able to share my story and get the word out about what Regenerative Health is all about.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has not been a smooth road because of my mold illness but it is because of my mold illness that I have focused supporting clients to detoxify themselves and become aware of the impact that mold and toxins can have on our body.
Initially when I opened my practice, I struggled with knowing how to run a business by myself and learning all the things you needed to know to be an entrepreneur. Whether it was creating an LLC, learning marketing strategies, sourcing a client management system, packaging and pricing my services, it all took time and trial and error.
Finding clients and of course learning all the technology to manage the business including a website, social media, hosting zoom meetings, meant I was always learning new things and that took a lot of energy and perseverance.
You don’t realize you’re going to be the CEO, COO, CTO, and CFO all wrapped up into one.
Also, as an entrepreneur, there are a lot of people trying to get you to use their services and wanting to take things off your hands or help you and it’s hard to figure out what you should spend your money on and what you can do yourself. It was a daily concern being a responsible steward of the money did have in the bank.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about BE FOR YOU, LLC?
I support health minded people who are tired of suffering and searching for the root of their chronic conditions but have been unable to find answers within the conventional medical system. In my practice I work with clients with all types of issues but specialize in environmental toxicity and nervous system dysregulation.
I heavily utilize organic superfoods and herbal protocols, frequency and wearable technology, and cutting-edge modalities that will support my clients to detox from environmental toxins and regenerate at the cellular level.
Together we will build a regenerative health plan focused on opening your detox pathways and restoring cellular communication and energy. I want to help you thrive not just survive, rely less on pharmaceuticals and tune into your mental health and nervous system. I strongly believe you can only go so far in your health journey if you don’t address the connection between your gut, nervous system and your immune system.
PEOPLE & CONDITIONS I WORK WITH
The people I enjoy working with are people ready to commit to doing the work and ready to make lifestyle changes, let go of self-sabotage and be open to new ideas and ways. Many times, they have had a history of struggling with cancer, autoimmune, obesity, heavy metal, digestive disturbances, chronic pain & more. Because of my own personal health journey
I specialize in working with people who need to detox from mold and environmental toxins and those with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).
I am known for my ability to make people feel comfortable quickly and share their health issues and feel like they have hope. People tell me that I am kind and that I just get where they are coming from and seem to be able to understand quickly what their struggles are and what they’ve been through.
I have a passion for bringing awareness to the need for spiritual and inner peace which I believe is a critical need for all chronic illness sufferers. Whether is unresolved traumatic events, thoughts or feelings, I want to teach people how to release what is no longer serving them and begin to start to put the pieces of their health and life back together again.
I am most proud that I meet people exactly where they are at right now and together, we figure out how to get to where it is they want to be with their health in the future. I don’t have a cookie cutter approach, and my coaching is personalized and unique just like they are. I want to BE FOR YOU!
HOW I WORK
Virtually – I provide coaching, webinars and group programming online
In-Person – Events and presentations can be arranged
TOOLS I USE
Comprehensive assessment tools & questionnaires
Detoxification protocols – herbals & natural products
Nervous system regulation & stress reduction techniques
Regenerative superfoods & cutting-edge bio-replenishers
Iridology & Facial Mapping
Bioenergetic frequency & vibrational wearable devices
Intermittent Fasting Techniques
Mindfulness, Meditation & Breath work
Safe movement, Exercise & Yoga
EDUCATION
Master of Science – Exercise Physiology – Clinical Cardiac Rehabilitation
Bachelor of Science in Education – Major: Physical Education
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Regenerative Health & Detox Practitioner (Institute of Regenerative Health)
Certified Health Coach – American Council on Exercise (ACE)
Behavioral Change Specialist Designation (ACE),
Trauma Healing Accelerated – Attachment & Neurodevelopment + Energy & Overwhelm Modules
SERVICES
I provide 3 private coaching packages:
BRONZE PACKAGE – FOOD AND LIFESTYLE REVIEW
This option would be for someone who is self-motivated and needs some help getting prioritized and setting goals, but who isn’t looking for extended guidance. This package can be utilized more than once if desired.
Fee – $197 / Review
(1) 75-minute comprehensive initial intake meeting via Zoom.
SILVER PACKAGE – REVIVE & THRIVE
This package is designed to break down your goals into attainable steps and prepare you to achieve a healthy lifestyle that you’re able to maintain. The focus will be on my platform called The 8 Essentials for Optimal Health with an emphasis on full body revival in mind, body, and spirit.
Fee – $497/mo.
Total Package $1988 for 8 Sessions – Price if paid in full $1888.
(8) 90-minute coaching calls via Zoom. (2 calls per month – typically a 4-month program)
GOLD PACKAGE – ROOTED REGENERATION
This package is designed for the person who has longstanding chronic health issues that will need time to peel back the layers slowly, detoxify the body and regenerate on a cellular level. It requires commitment and a desire to fully focus on the bigger picture of transforming the entire body with an emphasis on the internal terrain and improving the connection between the gut, nervous system and the immune system. Using specific herbal protocols and biohacking products and devices will be a major part of this journey
Fee – $597/mo.
Total Package $3582 for 12 sessions – Price if paid in full $3482.
(12) 90-minute coaching calls via Zoom. (2 calls per month – typically a 6-month program)
See my website for more details and to schedule a complimentary discovery call.
What’s next?
I am excited to be a part of a growing revolution in health and wellness in the Regenerative health arena that is designed to help people improve their health by removing toxins and roadblocks in their systems and restoring their cells by eating whole organic foods and using natural holistic methods to support the body to detox and restore itself and reduce the need for surgeries, pharmaceuticals and made-made supplements.
I am eager to launch a digital course in January 2025 called Navigating Mold and CIRS – Expert Insights for Practitioners. This collaborative effort with Heather Sunderland, also a regenerative health coach, will help train all types of health care providers to be able to learn more about mold and CIRS and specifically what to look for when they see a client who isn’t improving with their chronic symptoms after a few weeks of support. We will be providing a resource guide, excellent video based learning and small groups to go deeper with the learning over time.
We will also be creating a course for the public who want to learn more about mold toxicity and CIRS and what to do about it if they think they may have a biotoxin illness caused by exposure to a water damaged building.
I would also like to be able to share my story and regenerative health concept on podcasts, summits and train larger groups of providers and lay people about toxins and their impact on our health. I am excited for 2025 and all that the opportunities that lie ahead for me to be able to serve others with their wellness journey and be a light of hope to many people who are tired of being chronically ill and in pain.
Pricing:
- Food & Lifestyle Review – $197
- Revive & Thrive – 8 Session Package $1988
- Root Regeneration – 12 Session Package $3482
- Navigating Mold & CIRS – Join the waitlist @NavigatingMoldandCIRS.com coming soon!
Contact Info:
- Private Coaching Website: https://BeForYouHealthCoaching.com
- Group Coaching Website: NavigatingMoldandCIRS.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforyouhealthcoaching/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeForYouHealthCoaching
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@bobbimcgrath-beforyouhealth-12
- LinkedIn: LinkedIn
