Insider Weekly has named Rise Through Becoming Lifestyle Coaching, LLC as the recipient of its Best Life and Health Coach award. Founded by Sandra Evangelista, a certified Nurse Coach and Lifestyle Coach with nearly 30 years of nursing experience, the practice has earned recognition for its specialized approach to supporting women through perimenopause and menopause transitions.
Evangelista brings a unique combination of clinical expertise and personal experience to her coaching practice. As a former nurse manager, educator, and cancer survivor, she offers what clients describe as a holistic, real-world approach to health coaching that addresses the often-overlooked challenges of midlife transitions.
The practice focuses specifically on helping women navigate hormonal shifts, burnout, identity transitions, and the emotional complexities that accompany perimenopause through menopause. Through one-on-one coaching sessions, group workshops, and mindfulness-based practices, Evangelista helps clients reconnect with their inner wisdom and build sustainable wellness habits tailored to their individual needs.
Client testimonials highlight the impact of her approach. S.W., age 69, shared her experience: “I am so very grateful to have had Sandra Evangelista walking along side me as a nurse coach to help me make positive life long changes. I was walking through some very challenging times and Sandra was patient and calm with me. She made me feel comfortable enough to share my truth with her and held space for me.”
The coaching methodology combines evidence-based nursing knowledge with lifestyle strategies addressing various aspects of midlife wellness, including sleep improvement, weight management, stress reduction, and joy reclamation. Clients often describe working with Evangelista as “finally having someone in your corner who truly gets it,” with one recent testimonial noting: “Sandra gave me permission to slow down and take care of myself without guilt. I’ve never felt more supported.”
CK, age 38, described her transformation: “Before meeting Sandra, I was dealing with constant, low-level stress that made it hard to get quality sleep or fully unwind at the end of the day. I had also just started a training program to advance my career, but I was struggling with imposter syndrome and doubting whether I had what it took to truly step into this next chapter.” She continued: “Sandra guided me through my stress and anxiety using powerful breathwork and mindfulness practices. Her meditations were thoughtfully tailored to what I was going through, helping me uncover where I was feeling stuck.”
The practice’s emphasis on creating a safe, non-judgmental environment resonates strongly with clients seeking support during perimenopause and menopause. M.P. noted: “Sandra is a beautiful person and excellent nurse coach. She is trustworthy and I feel her sincerity in coaching her clients with a kind heart as demonstrated in her coaching style during our sessions together.”
Healthcare professionals particularly value Evangelista’s understanding of the unique challenges they face. JJ, a nurse and mother, explained: “Working with Sandra has been a wonderful experience! Her compassionate, holistic approach to health and wellness made me feel truly supported from the start. As a nurse and mother, I spend so much time caring for others, Sandra helped me finally take time to focus on myself and what I want to achieve.”
The award recognition comes as awareness grows around the need for specialized support during midlife hormonal transitions. Evangelista’s approach addresses not just the physical symptoms but the emotional and psychological aspects of this life stage, helping women redefine what wellness means for them during this season of change.
Rise Through Becoming Lifestyle Coaching represents what Evangelista describes as “more than coaching—it’s a journey of becoming who you were always meant to be.” This philosophy, combined with her extensive nursing background and personal experience as a cancer survivor, creates a foundation for transformative lifestyle coaching that addresses the whole person during a critical life transition.
The Best Life and Health Coach award acknowledges the practice’s success in filling a crucial gap in healthcare support, providing specialized guidance for women navigating one of life’s most significant transitions with compassion, expertise, and genuine understanding.