After nearly three decades in nursing and surviving cancer, Sandra Evangelista has transformed her clinical expertise into a coaching practice that addresses what she calls the “often-overlooked transition” of perimenopause and menopause.
Rise Through Becoming Lifestyle Coaching combines evidence-based nursing knowledge with personalized lifestyle strategies to support women experiencing hormonal shifts, burnout, and identity transitions during midlife. The practice offers one-on-one coaching sessions, group workshops, and mindfulness-based practices tailored to individual needs.
Evangelista’s background as a nurse manager and educator shapes her approach to health coaching. Her certification as both a Nurse Coach and Lifestyle Coach allows her to address the physical and emotional challenges that accompany this life stage, from sleep disruptions and weight changes to stress management and rediscovering personal joy.
“Sandra gave me permission to slow down and take care of myself without guilt. I’ve never felt more supported,” shared one client in a recent testimonial.
The coaching practice focuses on helping women reconnect with what Evangelista calls their “inner wisdom” while building sustainable health habits. Her methodology draws from both clinical experience and personal understanding of major health transitions, creating what clients describe as a uniquely supportive environment.
Client testimonials highlight the impact of this approach. A 69-year-old client noted that Evangelista “held space for me to share with her about how I would handle one particular situation where she listened to me earnestly and patiently, then called me out by reminding of who I am and how I speak up for myself.”
Another client, a 38-year-old dealing with career advancement stress and imposter syndrome, credited the specialized coaching sessions with improving her sleep quality and confidence. “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,” she explained.
The practice addresses a gap in healthcare support for women during perimenopause and menopause, periods that can span over a decade but often receive limited attention in traditional medical settings. By combining nursing expertise with lifestyle coaching techniques, Evangelista offers an alternative approach to managing this transition.
A nurse and mother who worked with Evangelista emphasized the importance of self-care support for caregivers: “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.”
Rise Through Becoming Lifestyle Coaching represents a growing trend of healthcare professionals transitioning to specialized coaching roles, bringing clinical knowledge to personalized wellness support. For Evangelista, the practice embodies her philosophy that this life stage represents an opportunity for transformation rather than simply a series of symptoms to manage.
