Deana’s passion to help others help themselves started at a young age. When she was in the 4th grade she was nominated the class nurse after putting a bandage on a boo-boo of a fellow student. Helping others grew into a fascination and respect for the human body; physically, emotional and spiritually. In high school Deana’s career counselor advised her to go into nursing.
She became a Registered Nurse in Michigan in 1979 and pursued many areas of experience and expertise; inpatient floor nursing, Intensive Care, Operating Room, start-up and manager of an IV (intravenous) Team, a home care nurse and a Hospital Administrator.
Deana received three letters of commendation and was the first RN in Michigan to perform the insertion of a dual lumen PICC(peripherally-inserted central catheter). Her relationship with her patients was based on her compassion, observation skills, teaching ability and, at times, a “tough love” approach. Deana has had patients from all walks of life, young, old, male, female, of various ehtnic groups and ancestries, etc. Therefore, Deana has a “no judgement, no guilt” approach.
Deana was always frustrated with the fact that as “modern” as the American health care system is supposed to be, it still to this day overlooks the direct impact that food and lifestyle has on health and wellness. Instead, the health care industry relies heavily on surgery to cut out the problem and drugs, with numerous side effects, to mask the symptoms. The cause is too often overlooked and misunderstood. Deana began her search for natural healing early on in her nursing career. As a result, she learned that the best form of healing is self-healing, using the capabilities of the human body along with food and lifestyle factors. She then became a Certified Health Coach since more and more people want to be in control of their health and wellness.
In addition to her health coaching, numerous certifications, ongoing experience and never-ending education, Deana is also a Speaker. Audiences enjoy her inspiring and interactive speaking style that packs in a powerful message.
Tidbits about Deana:
• Married
• Mother of two
• 100% Macedonian descent (Born in Michigan)
• Speaks French
• loves making hand-made cards, rubber stamping
• enjoys a good movie
• loves taking her dog for a walk, her dog loves playing frisbee
• loves Jesus
• has lived in three countries: The US, Saudi Arabia and England
• has lived in three states: Michigan, Massachusetts and Colorado
• has traveled to: Japan, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, France, Mexico
• continues to be a sponge for truth in anything and everything
• Family and friends are very important to her
• Family pets: one dog, two guinea pigs and a wild-caught lizard
EXPERIENCE
SPEAKER/HEALTH COACH/RN 2012-CURRENT
Empowering women of all ages to look, feel, and be fabulous
85% success rate of women going off of mental health drugs
Voted Best Denver Health Coach 2015
9News Apprentice 2015
Authoring a book, 2016
Speaker to women’s groups, middle and high schoolers, corporations
NURSING CAREER (MI) 1979-CURRENT
Received 3 Letters of Commendation for patient care
First RN in Michigan to insert a dual-lumen PIC catheter
Medical floor experience x 5 yrs
ICU x 1.5 yrs
Surgery x 5 yrs
Developed & Managed IV Therapy Team x 3 yrs
Home Care Nurse x 4
Hospital Administrator x 2 yrs
EDUCATION
Certified Teen Coach-The Center for Relationship Education 2015
Certified Kids Coach-Dr. Sears Wellness Center 2013
Certified Health Coach-Institute for Integrative Nutrition 2012
Bachelor of Arts-International Studies University of Michigan 1988
Associate Degree of Science in Nursing-Henry Ford College 1979
Associations/Memberships/Leadership
Member-Christian Women’s Business Organization 2013
Member- Southeast Christian Church 2012
Suicide Prevention Training 2012
Brownie Troop Leader 2011-12
CPR Training 2012
Married, moved 6 times, 2 kids, 1996-2010
Aerobics Instructor 1980’s
Math and French Tutor 1978
Captain HFC Women’s V-Ball 1976-78
Great Lakes Eight #4 Tennis Champion 1976
Deana loves meeting new people and provides free, 15-minute phone calls to get a dialogue going.
Contact her at 303.727.0192.
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