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Regain control of your blood sugar.
Build health that lasts.

I help people with Type 2 diabetes regain control of their blood sugar through practical nutrition, sustainable movement, and stress management. Get one-on-one support from a Board-Certified Nurse Coach who understands both the clinical side of diabetes and the realities of daily life.

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Jennifer Kolcz, RN, BAN, NC-BC — Board-Certified Nurse Coach
Jennifer Kolcz
RN, BAN, NC-BC
Registered Nurse Board-Certified Nurse Coach
Evidence-Based
Compassion First
Board-Certified Nurse Coach
Focused on Type 2 Diabetes
Virtual & In-Person Sessions
Free Discovery Call
Diabetes care between appointments

You know your blood sugar matters.
You need a plan you can actually live with.

A diagnosis and a list of instructions do not always answer the everyday questions: what to eat, how to move, how stress affects your numbers, and how to stay consistent when life gets busy.

Food
Build satisfying meals that support steadier blood sugar without rigid dieting
Movement
Find realistic ways to move that fit your body, schedule, and starting point
Stress
Understand how stress and sleep affect your choices, energy, and glucose patterns
Support
Turn information into repeatable habits with guidance and accountability
Jennifer in a warm, in-person coaching conversation with a client over coffee

What if diabetes felt more manageable?

  • Understand your A1C, glucose patterns, and care plan in plain language
  • Build meals and routines around your preferences instead of following another short-term diet
  • Get ongoing support between medical visits as you practice changes in real life
  • Address nutrition, movement, stress, sleep, and the patterns that influence blood sugar
How we work together

Three ways to build better metabolic health

Choose personalized coaching, supportive group learning, or self-paced education to better understand and manage Type 2 diabetes.

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Personal Diabetes Coaching

Private sessions focused on your blood sugar patterns, food choices, movement, stress, and personal goals. You bring your real life; your nurse coach brings clinical perspective, practical guidance, and accountability.

  • Free 15 to 20 min Discovery Call
  • 45 to 60 min personalized sessions
  • Weekly, biweekly, or monthly cadence
  • Secure client portal with goal tracking
  • Virtual or in-person, your choice
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Metabolic Health Groups

Small-group programs focused on blood sugar awareness, diabetes-friendly nutrition, movement, stress management, and sustainable habits—with encouragement from people working toward similar goals.

  • Curated groups of 6 to 12 people
  • Multi-week structured programs
  • Education + discussion + goal-setting
  • Great for workplaces and friend groups
Self-paced Holistic Wellness online course on a laptop, with a journal, tea, and fresh fruit

Diabetes Education Courses

Self-paced education that helps you understand Type 2 diabetes and the daily choices that influence metabolic health. Use it alongside coaching or as a practical starting point.

  • Evidence-based video modules
  • Downloadable guides & action steps
  • Topics: blood sugar, nutrition, movement, stress & more
  • New content added regularly
Why Rooted Wellness RN

Diabetes support should be personal.
And grounded in clinical understanding.

Jennifer Kolcz at home with a warm cup of tea, plants, books, and her workstation in the background

Jennifer Kolcz

RN · BAN · NC-BC

I've seen too many people leave a medical appointment knowing they need to manage their blood sugar, but unsure how to make that happen in everyday life. That's the gap I help fill. As a registered nurse and board-certified nurse coach, I combine clinical knowledge with practical support for nutrition, movement, stress, and lasting behavior change. I don't replace your diabetes care team or prescribe treatment. I help you put your care plan into practice.

Preview of Jennifer Kolcz's Nurse Coach Board Certified certificate Verified Board Certification Nurse Coach – Board Certified (NC-BC®) Issued byAmerican Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation Certificant ID204840 H5 Valid throughMarch 31, 2031 View Certificate (PDF)
Clinical Expertise Meets Coaching
Not a wellness influencer. A licensed RN with board certification in nurse coaching. Evidence-based guidance from a real healthcare professional.
Focused on Diabetes & Metabolic Health
Coaching centered on Type 2 diabetes, blood sugar patterns, and the nutrition, movement, stress, and sleep habits that support metabolic health.
Whole-Person Approach
Blood sugar is influenced by more than food. We look at movement, stress, sleep, environment, and the routines shaping your day.
Empowerment Over Dependence
You won't just follow instructions. You'll learn what influences your numbers, make informed choices, and become a more confident partner in your care.
What to expect

Build the skills to manage diabetes every day

Coaching helps you connect your care plan to everyday decisions, recognize patterns, and make changes you can sustain.

Better Blood Sugar Awareness

Learn how meals, movement, stress, and sleep may show up in your glucose patterns so you can make more informed daily choices.

Habits That Actually Stick

Move beyond all-or-nothing plans. Build small, repeatable habits through understanding, accountability, and steps that fit your real life.

Confidence in Your Diabetes Care

Better understand your numbers, prepare questions for your medical team, and feel more capable of carrying out your care plan between appointments.

Your three foundations for metabolic health

Nutrition
Create balanced, satisfying meals that work with your preferences, culture, schedule, and blood sugar goals.
Practical—not restrictive
Movement
Choose realistic activity that meets you where you are and can become part of your normal routine.
Sustainable—not all-or-nothing
Stress
Develop tools for stress and sleep so difficult days do not automatically derail your healthy choices.
Whole-person support
Getting started is simple

Your path to more confident blood sugar management

No judgment and no one-size-fits-all plan. We start with where you are today.

1

Book a Free Call

A relaxed 15 to 20 minute conversation about your diabetes concerns, your goals, and whether nurse coaching is the right fit.

2

Build Your Plan

Together we choose practical priorities for nutrition, movement, stress, and the blood sugar patterns you want to address.

3

Take Real Steps

In regular sessions, you test changes one step at a time, learn from your results, and get support without judgment.

4

See the Change

Notice your patterns, strengthen your routines, and become a more confident and informed partner in your diabetes care.

Common questions

Answers before you even have to ask

Still have questions? Your free Discovery Call is the perfect time to ask. No pressure, no commitment.

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A nurse coach is a registered nurse with specialized training in coaching methodology. That clinical background helps your coach understand diabetes terminology, lab results, medications, and the healthcare system while helping you turn your medical team's recommendations into realistic everyday habits.
No. Nurse coaching complements—not replaces—care from your physician, diabetes educator, dietitian, or other licensed clinician. Jennifer does not diagnose, prescribe, or change medications. She helps you understand and consistently apply the lifestyle recommendations in your care plan. Medication questions and changes should always go to your prescribing clinician.
This coaching is for adults with Type 2 diabetes who want practical support putting medical guidance into action. It may be especially helpful if you feel overwhelmed by food advice, struggle with consistency, want to understand your patterns, or need support between appointments.
Nurse coaching isn't typically covered by insurance at this time, but many clients use HSA or FSA funds. We provide documentation for reimbursement purposes to make it as easy as possible.
Yes! Virtual sessions are available and just as effective as in-person visits. All you need is a phone or computer with a camera and a quiet space. Many clients prefer the convenience of coaching from home.
It depends on your goals and starting point. Some clients see meaningful progress within a few months; others prefer ongoing support over a longer period. We build a plan together and adjust as you grow. There's no one-size-fits-all timeline.
Jennifer walking a sunlit forest trail with a backpack and water bottle
Take the first step

Take the next step toward steadier blood sugar.

Book a free 15 to 20 minute Discovery Call. No pressure and no sales pitch—just an honest conversation about your diabetes goals, what feels difficult right now, and how coaching could support you.

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Free · No obligation · Completely confidential