Stefania Patinella, M.A., NBC-HWC
Founding Health Coach at Ayble Health- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Professional Health and Wellness Coach
WellcoachesJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Medicinal Herbalism
VERMONT CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HERBALISMJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Diploma of Culinary Arts
Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary ArtsApr, 2003- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Ayble Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founding Health Coach
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Nov 2022 - Present
As Founding Health Coach, I design the Ayble health coaching program from the ground up. This includes: - Defining the strategic vision and outcomes for the digital (text-based) health coach program - Designing all the essentials for coach operations: coach curriculum guide, SLAs, clinical escalation protocols & QA - Hiring, training and managing coaches - Constantly iterating on product design with Directors of Nutrition, Product, Data Science and Engineering Ayble is a digital guide to better gut health. We combine clinical protocols, behavior science and machine learning algorithms operating on the largest GI behavioral health database in the world to build personalized, predictive care paths for each patient. Show less
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Motto
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Health Coaching
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Aug 2022 - Present
-Design Motto's Autoimmune Lifestyle and Health Coaching Program, which is based on "6 Pillars of Care:" nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep, social support and medication management. -Design and manage operations for hybrid video and text based coaching program, including coaching workflows, clinical intakes, EMR note templates & meeting and messaging cadence. -Own data collection and outcomes for the coaching program. Maintain patient engagement rates at consistent 85% - Write all Motto blog content - Collaborate closely with medical, nutrition and product teams to create seamless, integrated care Motto Health is a app-facilitated, integrative clinic for those with complex, multi-factorial autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, sjogren's syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis and more. We have a holistic approach that pairs each patient with a Rheumatologist, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietician and Health Coach. Show less
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Integrative Nurition and Health Coach
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Jan 2016 - Present
Provide virtual, holistic health coaching specializing in nutrition, digestive disorders (IBS/IBD), metabolic health, sleep, and anxiety + stress reduction (including through mindfulness and meditation). Also specialize in fertility coaching to individuals and couples in partnership with Kofninas Perinatal: https://www.kofinasperinatal.org/ https://www.seedtotable.org Provide virtual, holistic health coaching specializing in nutrition, digestive disorders (IBS/IBD), metabolic health, sleep, and anxiety + stress reduction (including through mindfulness and meditation). Also specialize in fertility coaching to individuals and couples in partnership with Kofninas Perinatal: https://www.kofinasperinatal.org/ https://www.seedtotable.org
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UPMC
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager of Training and Quality Assurance for Health Coaching
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Nov 2021 - May 2022
UPMC is investing in scaling Motivational Interviewing competency across its coaching teams and clinical staff as the main driver of patient activation and medical cost savings. I manage the training and QA team to: • Create and deliver synchronous and asynchronous trainings to telephonic, video, digital and onsite coaches and clinical staff. Topics: Motivational Interviewing; coach onboarding; skills building; person-centered communication; workflowand content (weight management, diabetes, nutrition, physical activity, stress, anxiety, depression, healthy families & sleep) • Direct the Quality Assurance Review (QAR) process for digital, telephonic and onsite health coaching teams through the standardized, validated Motivational Interviewing Competency Assessment (MICA) tool and 1:1 mentorship. • Direct the QAR process for hundreds of clinical staff (nurses, social workers, case managers, pharmactists) to achieve Person-Centered Competency using a Client-Centered Assessment Tool and 1:1 mentorship. Show less
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Oshi Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digestive Health Coach
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Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
Oshi Health is revolutionizing the management and treatment of digestive health conditions through a patient-centered and value-based care delivery model. My role: • Provided digital and telephonic health coaching within a multi-disciplinary care team (NP, RD, GI Psychologist + Health Coach) for patients with complex digestive health conditions, including IBS, IBD & GERD. • Second health coach hired in the company; helped create/ operationalize workflow; mentored coaches. • 85% of members were medium to high engagers; CSAT scores 96% “satisfied” or “very satisfied”; 75% report “better” or “much better” on global sx improvement scale after 1 month • Part of Optum Labs (UHC) pilot with endpoint of reducing cost & improving patient outcomes + satisfaction Show less
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Healing Kitchens LLC
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Health Coaching and Culinary Medicine
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Aug 2016 - Jan 2018
• Directed start-up that trained physicians and other health providers in lifestyle coaching, motivational interviewing & culinary medicine for patients with multiple chronic conditions. • Conducted user research; built partnerships with health providers, insurers & universities (Stanford, United Health; CUNY); designed content and communication material; spearheaded fundraising. • Directed start-up that trained physicians and other health providers in lifestyle coaching, motivational interviewing & culinary medicine for patients with multiple chronic conditions. • Conducted user research; built partnerships with health providers, insurers & universities (Stanford, United Health; CUNY); designed content and communication material; spearheaded fundraising.
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Children's Aid
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Founding Director, Food and Nutrition Programs
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2006 - May 2014
Founded wellness and nutrition programs in an organization serving 70,000 children and families/year. • Led a team of 20+ educators and coaches to create and deliver behavioral health coaching and nutrition education curriculum for youth at risk of/with chronic illnesses and behavioral health challenges. Worked in interdisciplinary care team to provide care plans for children with obesity, pre-diabetes/diabetes, anxiety, depression and ADHD, and their families. • Served 10,000 children/year. Grew budget from 0 to $1 million annually. • Independent studies consistently demonstrated measurable improvements in children's health and mental health parameters. Scaled our coaching models in 75+ organizations in NYC. Show less
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Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Instructor, Medical Nutrition Program
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2012 - 2014
Trained physicians and other health professionals to incorporate lifestyle coaching, motivational interviewing & culinary medicine into their practices. Trained physicians and other health professionals to incorporate lifestyle coaching, motivational interviewing & culinary medicine into their practices.
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The New School
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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2011 - 2013
Developed and taught Food Studies courses for undergrads: "Kids and Food: Policy, Poverty and School Lunch" Developed and taught Food Studies courses for undergrads: "Kids and Food: Policy, Poverty and School Lunch"
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U.S. Department of State
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United States
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Fulbright Fellow
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2004 - 2005
Conducted yearlong work and research project on organic and biodynamic family farms throughout Italy: “Seed to Table: Lessons from Italy’s Cultural Resistance to Industrialized Foods." Conducted yearlong work and research project on organic and biodynamic family farms throughout Italy: “Seed to Table: Lessons from Italy’s Cultural Resistance to Industrialized Foods."
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Sep 2003 - Apr 2004
Integrative Therapies Program for Children with Cancer. Educated and coached children with cancer, their families and providers to incorporate immune boosting foods and foods that mitigate the effects of cancer treatments into their diets. Integrative Therapies Program for Children with Cancer. Educated and coached children with cancer, their families and providers to incorporate immune boosting foods and foods that mitigate the effects of cancer treatments into their diets.
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Children's Aid
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Development Associate
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Dec 2000 - Sep 2002
Wrote and edited grant proposals and reports for social, medical and educational services for disadvantaged children. One of five writers raising $80M/year. Wrote and edited grant proposals and reports for social, medical and educational services for disadvantaged children. One of five writers raising $80M/year.
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Education
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1996 - 2000
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Language and Literature/Letters -
2016 - 2019
Goddard College
Master of Arts (M.A.), Integrative Health
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