HealthCoachJP.org is built on one principle: health information should be accurate, evidence-based, and honest about its own limits. Our editorial team is made up of health writers and subject specialists, each covering a defined area of health and wellness. We are writers, not clinicians nothing published here is medical advice, and we say so on every page.
Our Editorial Standards
- Each writer covers a defined subject area rather than writing across every topic
- Claims are supported by peer-reviewed research, government health agencies (CDC, WHO, NIH), and published clinical guidelines
- Nutrition figures come from primary sources only USDA FoodData Central or the manufacturer’s own published nutrition panel, never third-party aggregators
- Where the evidence is weak or contested, we say so instead of filling the gap
- All content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice
- Pages are updated when the underlying research, guidance, or product labelling changes
Our Writers
Michael Smith – Weight Management & Nutrition Writer
Michael writes our weight-management coverage, focusing on how medications, hormones and sleep affect body composition, and on separating evidence-based guidance from diet-industry claims. He sources from NIH, CDC and NIDDK plus peer-reviewed research. He is a health writer, not a clinician, and his articles are not medical advice.
Elena Moretti – Nutrition & Food Science Writer
Elena covers nutrition facts and food-brand nutrition data. She builds our calorie, protein and sodium comparisons from USDA FoodData Central and manufacturers’ own published panels, and focuses on the numbers brands publish but never compare side by side. She is a nutrition writer, not a registered dietitian, and her articles are not dietary advice.
Angela Olivares – Skin & Hair Care Writer
Angela covers skincare routines, acne, hair care and the conditions people mistake for cosmetic problems. She checks claims against AAD and NIH guidance and states plainly when a popular treatment has no evidence behind it. She is a beauty and health writer, not a dermatologist, and her articles are not a substitute for a dermatology consultation.
Maja Zayeri – Heart Health Writer
Maja covers coronary artery disease, hypertension, blood lipids, sodium and heart disease prevention. She works from AHA, CDC and NHLBI guidance and cites the source behind every number. She is a health writer, not a cardiologist, and nothing she writes should be used to start, stop or change treatment.
Shefali Oliver – Mental Health & Wellness Writer
Shefali covers behavioral health, antidepressants, sleep and the mind-body connection. She works from WHO, NIMH, CDC and SAMHSA sources and includes crisis resources on every article that needs them. She is a health writer, not a licensed therapist or psychiatrist, and her articles are not treatment. If you are in crisis, call or text 988 in the US.
Aisha Desai – Back Pain & Joint Health Writer
Aisha covers lower back pain, neck and spinal conditions, posture, and osteoarthritis of the knee and hip. Her work centers on red-flag symptoms that need urgent care, the current evidence hierarchy for treatment, and exercises with actual trial support. She sources from NINDS, NIAMS, NCCIH and WHO. She is a health writer, not a physician or physical therapist, and her articles are not a diagnosis.
Evy Wilkins -Yoga & Movement Writer
Evy covers pose mechanics, styles, anatomy, teacher training, and what the research does and does not show about yoga for pain, flexibility and stress. She keeps traditional practice and clinical claims separate rather than blending the two. She is a yoga writer, not a registered teacher or therapist, and her articles are not medical advice.
Marcus Reilly – Fitness & Exercise Science Writer
Marcus covers strength training, cardio, exercise variations and workout programming. He prioritizes exercise-science research and ACSM, CDC and NIH guidance over gym folklore, and flags where the evidence is thin. He is a fitness writer, not a certified trainer or physical therapist, and his articles are not a substitute for individual coaching or medical clearance.
Michael Thompson – Health Insurance Writer
Michael covers US health and life insurance, plan comparison and coverage decisions including small business health insurance, catastrophic and senior cover, and liability policies for health practitioners. He works from KFF, CMS, IRS, DOL and NAIC data and dates every figure, because premiums and tax credits change annually. He is a writer, not a licensed insurance agent or tax advisor, and his articles are not personalized financial advice.
Our Complete Content Guides
- Ultimate Guide to Weight Loss
- 54 Weight Loss Statistics (Research-Backed)
- Nutrition Facts Guide
- Skincare & Beauty Guide
- Complete Yoga Guide
- Exercise & Fitness Guide
- Heart Disease Guide
- Mental Health Guide
- Health & Life Insurance Guide
All content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute professional medical, dietary, or fitness advice, and our writers do not hold clinical credentials. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal health decisions.