Nadin Benrey
Nadin Benrey, M.A., NBC-HWC is a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach based in San Diego County, California. With a Master's degree in Health and Wellness Coaching from the Maryland University of Integrative Health and certification from Guiding Mindful Change, she has spent nearly a decade guiding individuals toward healthier, more empowered lifestyles. Her approach is rooted in empathy, non-judgment, and personalized support, shaped by her own health journey as a thyroid cancer survivor living with an autoimmune condition. Nadin is also a CDC-certified Lifestyle Coach for the Diabetes Prevention Program and a dedicated instructor and course developer at UC San Diego Extended Studies.
Through her work as a self-employed coach and former DPP Lifestyle Coach with Monitor My Health, Inc., Nadin has helped countless clients make meaningful behavior changes in areas such as nutrition, stress management, movement, and sleep. She is a passionate advocate for shifting healthcare toward a more collaborative, whole-person model and believes in the power of daily lifestyle changes to prevent chronic illness and improve quality of life. Fluent in English and Spanish, she continues to expand her impact through teaching, coaching, and contributing to the growing health and wellness coaching community.
• National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
• National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach
• Diabetes Prevention Program
• Mindful Life Coach
• Universidad Anáhuac- Bachelor's
• UC San Diego
• Guiding Mindful Change
• Maryland University of Integrative Health- Master's
• National Board of Health and Wellness NBHW
• Saint Paul Senior Center
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my personal health journey—after moving to the U.S. from Mexico City and being diagnosed with two critical illnesses, I was driven to deeply explore health and wellness, turning my struggle into a purpose-driven career dedicated to helping others live healthier lives.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received was to trust my instincts—when I chose to change careers, many questioned the practicality, but following my passion proved that when you listen to your intuition and truly love what you do, the success and growth will come naturally.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in the health and wellness coaching field is the lack of widespread recognition and understanding of our role within the healthcare system, along with limited insurance coverage—while programs like Medicare support coaching for diabetes prevention, many private insurers still don’t reimburse for these vital services, limiting access for those who could benefit most.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Empathy, empowerment, and education are the values that guide both my work and personal life—I’m passionate about helping others take charge of their health, whether through group coaching in my diabetes prevention program or by supporting individuals with compassion shaped by my own health journey.