Cari Paterno, M.S., NBC-HWC

Meet Cari Paterno

Cari is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach who earned her master’s degree in psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She believes strongly in the transformational power of pursuing a healthy lifestyle and supports clients by focusing on multiple dimensions of wellness, including physical, nutritional, relational, educational, and occupational well-being. Cari empowers her clients to adopt sustainable practices that promote health and wellness.

Cari specializes in supporting pre- and post-menopausal women, individuals seeking sustainable weight management during or after GLP-1 interventions, and those looking to improve their overall nutrition and fitness.

In addition to coaching, Cari is an assistant professor of psychology at College of DuPage and an online senior lecturer at Oakton College. She regularly teaches Health Psychology, Adult Development and Aging, Lifespan Development, and Abnormal Psychology. In her courses, she emphasizes the importance of caring for physical health as an essential part of supporting mental health.

Cari offers both in-person and virtual coaching sessions.