Since 1999, Sara Hauber has empowered people to change their minds, their bodies, and their lives for the better. She does so with an unwavering belief in people's ability to grow and change, and an irresistible energy that makes growth and change enjoyable!

"I reacquaint my clients to the fact that the world is full of possibilities. Most adults have grown to believe that there are physical obstacles blocking their path to success, when in reality only a tiny percentage of obstacles are real. The rest can be overcome, when you have the right tools. That's what I have experienced, and that's what I teach," Sara says.

Sara was diagnosed with severe scoliosis early in her life. She underwent major spinal fusion at age 17—a procedure that left her with two 26-inch metal bars attached to her spine.

"Since that time, I figured out how to work with my body and manage my own health. Using my signature behavior-change methods, I have been able to find great joy in my physical abilities despite what looks like a horrible deformity. I might have some limitations, but I am more satisfied and proud of my health and fitness than I could have dreamed.

"As I tell my clients: If I can achieve a fit and healthy body, with what appears to be a physical obstacle, so can you. My methods really work."

During her graduate education, Sara studied how best to motivate and support clients as they undertake long-term health behavior change. Her passion and excitement for the inherent potential in everyone truly make her an empowering, inspiring, and motivating mentor—just what people need after being let down and frustrated by countless diet plans and ridiculous workout fads that will never work.

"I see people in such confusion and pain, struggling incessantly with diets that just won't help them in the long run. All I want is the chance to help people see the reality that there is a step-by-step method for making lasting healthy lifestyle changes, and that they CAN do it. It might not be easy at first, but I know from experience that it really does work."

Click here to learn about Sara's one-on-one healthy lifestyle training, or here if you are interested in Sara's health promotion workshops.

"Dear Sara" columnist for LMA Fitness Professionals newsletter.

Featured star and official wellness content creator of the General Mills & Nestle Fitness Virtual Coach software.

Faculty of Lifestyle Management Associates, for which she created the continuing education course "Essentials of Coaching for Wellness Professionals."

Wellness Coach for CBS2 Chicago's "Fit Eye for the News Guy" program.

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