Kristie Sanders, Ms, MBA
About Kristie Sanders, Ms, MBA
Kristie Sanders is a Senior Health and Wellness Coach at Hinge Health, with a background in health coaching and extensive experience in wellness initiatives across various sectors. She holds an MBA and an MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, along with multiple certifications in health and wellness coaching.
Work at Hinge Health
Kristie Sanders has been employed at Hinge Health as a Senior Health and Wellness Coach since 2019. In this role, she focuses on integrating wearable-sensor guided exercise therapy with health coaching and patient education. Her work primarily addresses musculoskeletal conditions, utilizing her expertise to enhance patient outcomes. She operates from Cookeville, TN, where she has developed strategies to promote health and wellness among clients.
Previous Experience at Cigna
Prior to her current position, Kristie Sanders worked at Cigna as a Client Service Executive from 2015 to 2019. During her four years in this role, she was based in Cookeville, TN. Her responsibilities included managing client relationships and providing support to ensure client satisfaction. This experience contributed to her understanding of the healthcare landscape and client needs.
Education and Expertise
Kristie Sanders holds multiple degrees and certifications that enhance her expertise in health and wellness. She earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Tennessee State University in 1997. She also obtained a Master of Science in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Middle Tennessee State University in 1999. Additionally, she completed a Health Coaching Program at Vanderbilt University in 2020. Kristie is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer (ACE PT).
Background in Health and Wellness
Kristie Sanders has extensive experience in the health and wellness sector, having worked across public and private domains, including healthcare, biotechnology, teaching, and local government. Her professional focus includes the integration of wellness initiatives, which informs her approach to health coaching and patient education. She actively seeks new opportunities to further her impact in the wellness and health promotion field.
Certifications and Professional Development
In addition to her academic qualifications, Kristie Sanders possesses several professional certifications that validate her skills in health and wellness coaching. She is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) and an ACE Certified Personal Trainer (ACE PT). These certifications reflect her commitment to ongoing professional development and her dedication to providing effective health coaching services.