Life. Health. Wellness.
Meet Your Health Writer
Hi, my name is Amanda Becker, and I'm a health and wellness writer. I’ve been a freelance copywriter and content writer in the health, fitness, wellness industry for over 6 years. I became passionate about health and wellness when I experienced my own health struggles including obesity, depression, and OCD. I am now an enthusiastic health ambassador, passionate about educating others on the four pillars of wellness: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
Expertise includes providing reliable and relatable health content for magazines, newsletters, websites & blogs. My primary clients include B2B healthcare companies, wellness/health companies, magazines, and fitness companies.
My specialties are fitness & nutrition, mental health, biology, medicine, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, mind/body health, and Christian living.
I am a freelance health and wellness copywriter, journalist, and writing coach. A regular contributor to magazines, blogs, and newspapers, I cover topics including but not limited to health/science, nonprofit, technology, financial services, education, construction, fashion, manufacturing, coaching, retail, and more. My many publishing credits include Ventura County Star, Ventura Breeze, Wellness.com, Bars and Branches, Peaceful Dumpling, Beautiful You Weight Loss to name a few.
As a health ambassador and social activist, I am passionate about helping people. That is why 10% of all profits go to health and nutrition education.
Professional Experience
Freelance Health & Medical Writer 2008-Present
Articles, Content Writing, Documentation, eBooks, Blog Writing, White Papers, Web Content, Resumes, Emails, Proposals, Case Studies, Instructions, Manuals, Letters, etc. Highlighted companies: Helios Solar Systems, BeautifulYou Weight Loss, Wellness.com
English & Biology Teacher 2010-Present
Private instructor: Writing, Creative Writing, Writing Club, Journalism, English, Grammar, ESL, Medical Terminology, Science Terminology, Fitness, Biology, Anatomy, Genetics, Ecology, Plant Science, Fitness/Personal Training, Nutrition, Psychology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Human Biology
Fitness Trainer & Health Coach 2013-2016
ACE Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) and Health Coach. Use my extensive knowledge of the human body, nutrition, and kinesiology to: demonstrate how to carry out various exercises and routines; educate clients on injury and disease prevention; provide meal plans and nutritional guidelines; give clients information or resources about nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues; and encourage adoption of habits that are conducive to a higher quality of life.
Biology Laboratory Technician 2004-2005
Conducted research and assisted in the conducting of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals. Conducted standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or structure of physical or chemical substances. Fed laboratory animals. Measured and weighed compounds and solutions for use in research.
Education
Personal Training Certification: CPT
Fitness Specialist 2013
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EXERCISE (ACE)
Completed NCCA accredited certification in personal training. The course provided extensive training in human anatomy, physiology, medical/health terminology, nutrition, weight control, lifestyle change, psychology, injury and disease prevention, meal planning, kinesiology, exercise science, and program design.
Master's Degree: MBA
Leadership Studies 2011
WGU WASHINGTON
Wrote over 300 pages of essays and business related reports throughout the program. Coursework included: finance, human resources, operations management, strategic planning, and leadership.
Master's Degree: M.A.
Health Psychology 2010
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
16 graduate level credits covering concepts such as : Biopsychology, Social and Cultural Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Health Psychology, Stress, Nutrition, Eating Disorders, Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Bachelor's Degree: B.A.
English and Biopsychology 2009
THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE
Coursework included: Grammar, Nonfiction Writing, Technical Writing, Fiction Writing, Composition, Business Writing, Screenwriting, American Literature, British Literature, Cognitive Psychology, General Psychology, Biospsychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Life Science, Sociology, Human Development, Genetics, , Chemistry, and other traditional courses in English, Biology, and Psychology.
