About Me
Sarah Hehir, FDN-P, NBC-HWC, MSPT
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 Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and 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 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 recently earned my long awaited certification as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner and also this year, achieved board certification in health coaching through the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC). My ultimate aspiration for each of my clients is to empower them to cultivate physical, mental, and emotional health, enabling them to live a vibrant life - filled with joy, gratitude, and the confidence to let their brightest light shine through every day.
Qualifications:
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner - Functional Diagnostic Nutrition
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
The Fun Stuff!
I embrace an active and outdoor lifestyle. When I’m not busy helping clients to live their best lives 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.
Credential Corner
Functional Diagnostic Nutrition:
A Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner (FDN-P) has undergone extensive training including a rigorous series of practical exam/case studies with guided mentorship, written, and oral practicals in order to learn a “tried and true” methodology based on a “test don’t guess” process to help clients achieve optimal health, naturally.
FDN-Ps specialize in the interpretation of functional lab markers and develop customized D.R.E.S.S.® protocols that are 100% individualized to every client.
Learn more about FDN® and how it might benefit you here:
https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/fdn-methodology/
Nationally Board Certified Health Coaches hold the highest level of credential in the health coaching industry. They partner with clients to empower, support, and guide individuals looking to enhance their well-being through self-directed, lasting behavior changes that align with their values.
Learn more about why choosing a board certified coach is important: