After nearly three decades in nursing and surviving cancer herself, Sandra Evangelista recognized a critical gap in healthcare support for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. This realization led her to establish Rise Through Becoming Lifestyle Coaching, a practice dedicated to addressing the unique challenges faced by midlife women during hormonal transitions.
Drawing from her extensive background as a nurse manager and educator, Evangelista brings clinical expertise combined with personal understanding to her coaching approach. Her practice focuses on supporting women through the physical, emotional, and identity shifts that accompany this often-overlooked life stage.
The coaching methodology integrates evidence-based nursing knowledge with personalized lifestyle strategies. Through individual sessions, group workshops, and mindfulness practices, clients work on improving sleep quality, managing weight changes, reducing stress, and rediscovering joy during midlife transitions.
“Sandra gave me permission to slow down and take care of myself without guilt. I’ve never felt more supported,” shared one recent client in a testimonial.
The practice addresses common concerns including hormonal shifts, burnout, and the emotional challenges that emerge during perimenopause through menopause. Evangelista’s approach emphasizes helping women feel seen and heard while building sustainable wellness habits tailored to their individual needs.
Client testimonials highlight the transformative impact of the coaching experience. A 38-year-old client struggling with stress and imposter syndrome reported significant improvements in sleep quality and confidence after working with Evangelista. “Sandra guided me through my stress and anxiety using powerful breathwork and mindfulness practices. Her meditations were thoughtfully tailored to what I was going through, helping me uncover where I was feeling stuck,” the client stated.
Another client, age 69, emphasized the supportive nature of the coaching relationship: “She made me feel comfortable enough to share my truth with her and held space for me. She shared some of her truths with me which opened the door wide for me to be who I really am, open and unashamed.”
The specialized coaching services particularly resonate with healthcare professionals and mothers who often prioritize others’ needs above their own. “As a nurse and mother, I spend so much time caring for others, Sandra helped me finally take time to focus on myself and what I want to achieve,” noted one client.
Evangelista’s certification as both a Nurse Coach and Lifestyle Coach, combined with her lived experience as a cancer survivor, provides a unique perspective on health and wellness during midlife. Her practice philosophy centers on helping clients reconnect with their inner wisdom while navigating the complex physical and emotional landscape of hormonal transitions.
The coaching process involves creating individualized strategies that address each woman’s specific challenges, whether managing menopausal symptoms, dealing with identity transitions, or establishing new wellness routines. This personalized approach has garnered praise from clients who appreciate the combination of clinical knowledge and compassionate support.
As awareness grows about the need for specialized support during perimenopause and menopause, Rise Through Becoming Lifestyle Coaching represents a holistic alternative to traditional healthcare approaches. The practice continues to expand its reach, helping midlife women redefine wellness and embrace this transformative life stage with confidence and support.
