Kelly Forness
About Kelly Forness
Kelly Forness is a Health Coach at Hinge Health, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in health coaching and nutrition, with previous roles at Fitbit, Humana, and UC San Diego Health System.
Work at Hinge Health
Kelly Forness has been employed as a Health Coach at Hinge Health since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the clinical validation of digital musculoskeletal care outcomes, collaborating with researchers from institutions such as Stanford, University of California San Francisco, and Vanderbilt. Hinge Health provides a digital solution for musculoskeletal (MSK) care, supporting four out of five employers in this area. The company has raised $436 million in funding and employs over 500 individuals across various locations.
Previous Experience in Health Coaching
Prior to her current position, Kelly worked as a Health Coach at Fitbit from 2019 to 2020, where she operated in a remote capacity. She also served as a Health Coach at Humana from 2016 to 2018, again working from home. These roles have provided her with extensive experience in health coaching and client support in digital health environments.
Educational Background
Kelly Forness holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from PennWest California, which she completed in 2011. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, she obtained an Associate’s Degree in Dietetic Technician from Milwaukee Area Technical College between 2006 and 2008. Furthermore, she studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, achieving certification as a Holistic Nutritionist and Health Coach from 2012 to 2013.
Experience in Nutrition and Dietetics
Kelly has a background in nutrition and dietetics, having worked as a Dietetic Technician at UC San Diego Health System for ten months in 2011 and as an Early Head Start Nutritionist at La Casa de Esperanza, Inc. from 2010 to 2011. These positions provided her with practical experience in nutritional guidance and support.