nice to meet you!
i help you be well while doing good.
I'm Liza Baker (it's pronounced Leeza), and I'm a health coach, employee wellness consultant, author, blogger, podcaster, and CEO (chief everything officer) of a busy family of four spread across the globe.
I bring my passion, knowledge, and experience to the table to make your wellness journey simple and sustainable.
what i offer you
Whether it’s through 1:1 and group programs for individuals or employee wellness programs, my sweet spot as a coach is supporting the under-appreciated, under-listened to, under-taken-care-of, under-valued, overwhelmed, overworked, over-scheduled, overtired, and OVER. IT. ALL. women 40+ who work in the mission-driven/nonprofit sector.
(That said, my work can support just about anyone!)
I love guiding clients and team members to discover what their best wellness looks like for them in their current stage of life—wherever they find themselves on their health journey.
Put more simply:
I help you to be well while doing your best work in the world.
my background
In my previous lives, I got my BA in Chinese Language + Literature and my MA in Chinese Literature. (I know, weird, but it totally relates to my current work, I promise!)
I received my health coach training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition® and an AAS in Culinary Arts from the Cooking + Hospitality Institute of Chicago (later part of Le Cordon Bleu).
In the years BC (before children), I was the owner and executive chef of a catering and private chef company in Chicago, and I’ve taught meal planning, cooking, and nutrition to all ages—from 7 to 97!
I live in a (mostly) empty nest in South Burlington, VT and am passionate about health + happiness, education + empowerment, SOLE/SOUL food + social justice.
what does all that mean for you?
I know the value of nutrition (both the whole foods variety and the more holistic kind), and I can help you discover and integrate the food and lifestyle choices that nourish you—without adding more “shoulds” and hours to your already overwhelming schedule.
I firmly believe it’s not just possible to be well while doing good: for us to do our best work in the world, it’s imperative that we’re not just surviving but thriving.
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praise
I always look forward to my sessions with Liza. It's like standing at the mouth of a dark cave I'm not ready to go into and having her show up with the flashlight.
Paula Roelands
HEALTH COACH + 1:1 CLIENT
The self reflection I was empowered to do was life changing. The short amount of time I worked with Liza I embarked on more personal growth than I could have even begun to see on my own in years. I am learning to reflect on setbacks in a different light. The tools I take with me will stay with me.
Amy A
1:1 CLIENT
Liza helped to be the ear that I so needed, especially as I tried to balance work,family, and everything else. She really helped me to search within myself foranswers [and] is a wonderful listener and coach. She is the ever- present cheerleader and will not let you feel discouraged or defeated.
Alice L
1:1 CLIENT
© 2025 by Elizabeth A. Baker, LLC
Simply: Health Coaching provides educational services based on the principles of Integrative Nutrition® to support your wellness journey. Health coaching is not a substitute for medical care, and I do not diagnose or treat disease nor prescribe medicine. You are encouraged to be under the care of and to consult with a licensed healthcare practitioner before undertaking or altering any food and lifestyle choices.
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