Meet Joyce

At 18, I survived a devastating farming accident that left me with severe injuries, multiple surgeries, a year of grueling physical therapy, and PTSD. That experience taught me something I've carried ever since: recovery is possible, but you have to take an active role in your own health.

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I spent the next 20+ years in healthcare, in pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech sales, and in genomic testing for oncology. As a patient advocate, I helped patients overturn denied insurance claims and navigate the system after a cancer diagnosis. I've seen firsthand how confusing and overwhelming healthcare can be, and how much difference it makes to have someone in your corner.

Along the way, I discovered the power of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. I earned my certifications in plant-based nutrition and health and wellness coaching from Cornell, and co-founded Kurisko & Co with my husband, Dr. Lee Kurisko, to help people take back control of their health.

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I know what it's like to rebuild. After two hip replacements in my late 40s, I traded my running shoes (and a Twin Cities Marathon finish) for my Trek bike, and I'm still going strong. My coaching blends that lived experience with an insider's understanding of healthcare, so you get practical steps you can actually use. I work alongside your medical care, not in place of it.

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Training & Education: Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Cornell University; Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate, Cornell / T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies; MBA, University of St. Thomas

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Book me to speak at your next event: I speak on WFPB nutrition, overcoming adversity, and navigating healthcare.

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