About Me

Beyond Brave, Sarah Hehir, Bio, About,  Health Coach, Physical Therapist

Sarah Hehir, NBC-HWC, MSPT, CFNIP

Beyond Brave Founder

Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m glad you are here!

My passion to help others live healthy and happy lives started as a child, growing up alongside a cousin close in age who was born with a childhood disability.  His adoring personality, courage, and bravery allowed him to face numerous physical, cognitive, and other challenges with grace, and served as an example to all around him for how to live life with meaning, living his best life everyday! His never ending positivity, giant smile, and willingness to take on some of life’s greatest challenges, fostered an inspiration in myself to want to live my own best life and help others to do the same. Today, I strive to invest the same energy and enthusiasm he brought to the world everyday.  

Empowering individuals and supporting families to achieve optimal health has always been central to my approach when working with clients. As a Board-Certified Health Coach, I have the opportunity to integrate my passion for a holistic health model that encompasses balanced nutrition, a sustainable physical activity plan, effective stress management, healthy sleep habits, positive mental health, emotional and spiritual well-being. I founded Beyond Brave Health Coaching with the goal of helping clients not only survive, but THRIVE. With an endless pursuit to provide the highest quality service to my clients and their families, I have attained certifications in functional nutrition and recently earned my board certification in health coaching through the NBC-HWC. My ultimate aspiration for each of my clients is to empower them to cultivate physical, mental, and emotional health, enabling them to live a life filled with joy, gratitude, and the confidence to pursue their fullest potential every day.

Qualifications:

Board Certification in Health Coaching - National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches

Certificate in Functional Nutrition - PESI Institute

Certified Health Coach - National Society of Health Coaches

Certificate in Neurodevelopmental Treatment (Pediatrics)

Master of Science - Physical Therapy, Georgia Southern University’s Armstrong Campus

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science and Nutrition Emphasis, Northern Michigan University

Certificate of Completion - Massage Therapy, Marquette School of Therapeutic Massage

Beyond Brave, Sarah Hehir, Surfing, Physical Activity

The Fun Stuff!

I embrace an active and outdoor lifestyle. When I’m not busy coaching you can likely find me wakesurfing, e-foiling, stand up paddleboarding, kayaking, horseback riding, running, hiking, or dancing anywhere I can!

I am a people person and enjoy social activities with friends and family, but also love to cozy up with a great book or find new and exciting recipes.

Learning Pursuits:

I recently passed my National Board Health Coaching Exam and am proud to say that I am a Nationally Board Certified Health Coach, have earned the credential (NBC-HWC)!

Learn more about why choosing a board certified coach is important:

https://nbhwc.org/what-is-a-health-coach/

Additionally, I am also enrolled in a certification course to become a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) and anticipate earning my FDN-P credential in October of 2025.

Learn more about FDN and how it might benefit you here:

https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/fdn-methodology/

More to come shortly on guided lab testing and associated coaching!