Jessica DeRaps, RHC
Patient Coordinator, Real Health Coach, Mind Body Wellness Coach
Jessica has been a part of the LCOIH family since 2016. She started first as a patient and then as an employee. She began her work here as a medical assistant, working at the front desk. She transitioned to being certified as a Real Health Coach. As a Real Health Coach, she walks our patients through their healing plans created by our providers. She guides and supports each patient; implementing the four pillars of real health into everyday life.
Jessica is also very passionate about mental health. She is an expert at teaching our patients about their nervous systems and how trauma, and physical illness can affect it. Even better, she teaches patients how to heal their nervous system which is often the key to long lasting health.
Presently, she is completing her training through the Joyful Belly School of Ayurvedic Medicine, focusing on nutrition and gut health.
She has two children, one of whom she homeschools. She loves spending time outdoors, reading and learning, and cooking for her family and the office staff.
Education
- International Trauma Training Institute.
- Somatic Experiencing International
- American Association of Christian Counselors
Certifications
- Trauma Recovery Coach
- Polyvagal Therapy
- Nervous System Regulation
- Mental Health Coach
- Somatic trauma healing