What is Parent Well-being?

Believing that you are your child’s best role model and that you deserve to prioritize your health so that you can raise happy and healthy children

The challenges that come with raising a family are all consuming. Add that to your full time career and you’re left with a packed day, zero free time, and a high level of exhaustion and stress. How do you even begin to focus on yourself, your sleep, your nutritional needs, or the idea of getting any exercise?

You know deep down that your health matters because it affects everyone in your house but most importantly, it’s your life!

Ready to take the first step toward a stronger, happier you…

As a Duke-trained Health & Well-being Coach with a background in Psychology, I’m deeply passionate about helping you achieve integrated health. Together, we'll work on building self-care habits that are tailored to your unique needs, empowering you to take back control of your daily life. I believe that true change comes from honoring your strengths, understanding your challenges, and considering your personal preferences and readiness for change. Whether you’re looking to shift a specific behavior or navigate stressors that are impacting your well-being, I’m here to support you every step of the way. You don’t have to do it alone—let’s start this journey together.

Imagine a healthier life

Hi, I’m Julie Sur. I grew up in North Carolina and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a BS in Psychology. After college, I made the big move to NYC, where I spent a decade before relocating to Portland, OR. I built a small business called Wooden Home where I crafted handmade jewelry out of salvage wood. It was during my time in Portland that I faced my own health challenges, sparking a deep dive into self-education on all topics health and wellness. Eventually, after two decades away, I returned to North Carolina, where I now reside with my husband and son, and our sweet cat.

These life experiences led me to pursue a career related to Health. I completed the Duke Health & Well-being Coaching program in 2024, which equipped me with the necessary skills to partner with individuals on their wellness goals. I firmly believe that health is an individual journey, and each person's perspective on well-being is distinctive and personal. As a health coach, I am driven by my innate curiosity and genuine desire to assist individuals in enhancing their overall well-being through the promotion of health and wellness practices tailored to their unique needs.

In my free time, I find joy in playing tennis, taking walks, especially in nature, swimming, traveling, reading nonfiction and listening to podcasts.

Other Benefits of Health Coaching:

  • stress reduction

  • management of chronic conditions

  • improving diet and exercise

  • weight management

  • tobacco cessation

  • sleep hygiene

  • improving relationships

Session Options

  • A single 40 minute coaching session. Ideal for those coming to coaching who have already identified an area of focus and need help developing action steps. This is a great way to jumpstart your health goal.

    $75

  • A series of six 40 minute coaching sessions over a 3 month time period, generally 2 sessions per month. Ideal for those who have a general health goal in mind but don’t know where or how to start.

    $299