Elise Girouard Nbc Hwc
About Elise Girouard Nbc Hwc
Elise Girouard is a Senior Health Coach at Hinge Health, where she has worked since 2019. She holds multiple certifications in health coaching and has contributed to the clinical validation of digital musculoskeletal solutions recognized for reducing chronic pain.
Work at Hinge Health
Elise Girouard has served as a Senior Health Coach at Hinge Health since 2019. In this role, she contributes to the clinical validation of digital musculoskeletal solutions that have been recognized in peer-reviewed studies for their effectiveness in reducing chronic pain and opioid use. Hinge Health partners with 4 out of 5 employers to provide these digital health solutions. Elise is part of a team that collaborates with researchers from prestigious institutions, including Stanford and Vanderbilt, to validate health outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Elise Girouard has a diverse educational background. She studied at the University of Oregon, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, focusing on the Middle East and Sustainable Development, from 2007 to 2011. She also completed a Health Coach Training Program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, achieving the status of Certified Holistic Health Coach from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she studied at the School of Applied Functional Medicine, obtaining a 101 Core Semester Certificate in Functional Medicine Practitioner from 2017 to 2018. Elise furthered her education at the School for International Training, studying Modernization and Social Change in Jordan in 2010.
Previous Experience
Before her current position at Hinge Health, Elise Girouard worked at Rally Health as a Health Coach from 2017 to 2019 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. Prior to that, she was involved with the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office for one year in Amman, Jordan, from 2009 to 2010. These roles provided her with a foundation in health coaching and administrative support within educational settings.
Contributions to Digital Health Solutions
At Hinge Health, Elise Girouard has played a significant role in the clinical validation of digital musculoskeletal solutions. These solutions have been recognized in peer-reviewed studies for their effectiveness in addressing chronic pain and reducing opioid use. The company has secured substantial funding, totaling $436 million, to further advance its digital health initiatives, underscoring the importance of her contributions in this field.