About Me, Dr. Lorna Engleman 

I was born and raised in the Republic of Panama.  My background is multicultural coming from a West Indian (Caribbean) descent. Growing up in the crossroads of the world, I experienced and grew up alongside many different cultures. Since graduating from medical school, my love of nature and the world has taken me to every continent of the world except for Australia. My experience as a doctor showed me that people who are educated about themselves and their health make better health choices.  It is just a matter of providing them with the tools that they need so that they can make informed choices.  Living out of choice is when you observe yourself and choose what you want to do or think.

I have been living a life of choice since I was a teenager.  My gift to you is to show you how I did it and how you can do it too!

MY PHILOSOPHY: I believe we each carry a dream of a life we were born to realize, which shows up through desire. I also believe that we all have the ability to realize our personal and professional dreams if we commit ourselves to not settling for anything less than what we really want. It is when we move toward our passions that we experience our greatness.

MY MISSION: To provide partnership, encouragement, challenge, listening, and tools for you to achieve your greatest goals and to live a fulfilling, balanced, and meaningful life.

COACHING EXPERIENCE: Formal experience began in 2005 when I enrolled in a training program and started working with clients part-time. I continued work part-time as I also do training around the country to help people achieve their best possible health. I am also a member of various coaching associations.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Worked as a Medical Officer for the US Dept. of Defense in the Republic of Panama as an Emergency Room Physician; Worked as an Occupational Health Physician for the Panama Canal Commission; and presently working as a Course Director for the National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH).

INTERESTS: Being in nature, bird watching, traveling, learning, reading, cooking, staying physically fit, strength training, aerobic conditioning, mentoring teen women, and working with women who are experiencing change in their lives.

VOLUNTEER WORK: Promoted environmental awareness and knowledge of the birds of Panama and birding in general through work with the Panama Audubon Society and teaching birdwatching courses. 

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