1. Coming Together: Mind, Body and Soul
Callie Bradford, MS, CPT, CNC, Holistic Health Coach, Corporate Wellness Program
Consultant
To people on the outside looking in, it seemed like I had it all – a college education, a very successful
career as a biopharmaceutical sales leader, trainer and workshop presenter with a persona that exuded
confidence and commanded respect. The truth is my journey to finding inner balance was a grueling
process. But I hid it well. While my material success appeared to come effortlessly, I can assure you it
was anything but. I paid a hefty price for being the woman that “made it look easy.”
I was trapped in a cycle of addiction. Food, shopping and toxic relationships were my drugs of choice.
My wake up call was having numerous lumpectomies and surgeries to remove fibroid tumors. My last
surgery resulted in the removal of 72 fibroid tumors from my uterus. I was thirty-four years old and
facing the likelihood of infertility. I had to change my life. And I knew there was no surgery or magic
pill that would do it for me.
I set out to learn what lifestyle changes I could make to heal myself. Along the way, I became a
Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Consultant. I also found a mentor, a person who taught me that
the power of positive thinking isn't just another phrase we hear everyday, it's a lifestyle.
While earning my certification at Integrated Nutrition, a cutting-edge Health Coach Training Program,
I studied over 100 dietary theories, practical lifestyle management techniques, and innovative coaching
methods with some of the world’s top health and wellness experts including, Dr. Deepak Chopra and
Dr. David Katz.
Slowly but surely, I removed harmful foods from my diet, started juicing eventually becoming a vegan.
I broke my cycle of emotional eating and my weight stabilized. I applied the same theory of balance to
my relationships and spending habits, ending these cycles of addiction as well.
I'm no longer plagued with fibroid tumors or the fear of infertility. In fact, I now have a son.
2. These lifestyle changes so powerfully impacted my well being I feel compelled to share my knowledge
with others. I founded Transform for Wellness, which focuses on educating families and children about
holistic nutrition and preventative health. Later on becoming a co-owner of GO! Smoothies, LLC and
GO Press Juice.
I believe prevention truly starts with our children. My non-profit, Next Generation Fit Kids, engages
the community to fight against childhood obesity.
I am a living testament that food is medicine. That health does not come in a pill. That happiness does
not come from the approval of others. I no longer hide behind a mask of external success. My inner
peace now shines from the inside out.
Callie’s Expertise Include:
Channel 4 Kick Sugar 4 Good Expert Health Coach
Wealth and Health The Power Couple
Group health and wellness coaching
Workshop Presenter
Corporate Wellness Consultation
Childhood Obesity
Lifestyle Modification
Vegan and Vegetarian Consultations
Chronic Disease
Women’s Health Issues
Clientele:
The Home Depot
Vision IT
General Motors
Ford Motor Company
Quicken Loans
Team Mental Health
AARP
Downriver Small Business Association
The Housing Authority of Elgin
The United Way No Kid Hungry Program
3. The American Diabetes Association
The American Heart Association
Amylin Pharmaceuticals
The UAW
Women Of STEM Conference
Channel 4 Kick Sugar Expert
Change Your Lifestyle Change Your Life Diabetes Prevention Coach
American Heart Association Healthy Food Access Spokesperson
GO Red For Women Women’s Health Panelist
Black Women’s Health Imperative Guest Vlogger
Publications
Natural Awakenings May 2016 Edition
Health Wellness and Fitness (HWF) Magazine
Media
Channel 4 with Lauren Sanders
Tasty Tuesday’s with Rhonda Walker
Live in the D Channel 4
Fox 2
Crain’s Detroit Business
Small Talk with Mark Lee
Michipreneur
Opportunity Detroit
Kick Sugar For Good Expert WDIV Channel 4
Talking with Nana Show 99.9/1200 WCHB