You don’t have to navigate your wellness journey alone.
And yet, you don’t need someone to hand you a rigid plan and tell you to follow it. What you need—and what you deserve—is support that actually sees you: your symptoms, your energy, and your life.
That’s what coaching with me looks like. Whether you're newly diagnosed, managing a flare, or simply exhausted from trying to figure it all out on your own, we start exactly where you are. Together, we focus on what matters most to you, building momentum one manageable step at a time.
No quick fixes. No guilt. Just real, personalized partnership for the real, complex life you're living.
What we work on together
Clarifying Your Top Priorities
Chronic illness comes with an overwhelming to-do list. We cut through the noise and identify the high-impact habits that will bring you real relief—starting with what feels doable right now.
Mastering Realistic Energy Pacing
Say goodbye to the push-and-crash cycle. We use a practical energy-pacing framework so you can honor your body’s limits, protect your capacity, and weave sustainable wellness practices into your daily life without burning out.
Confidently Advocating for Yourself
You are the expert on your own body, and you deserve to be heard. I’ll help you find your voice, set clear boundaries, and walk into doctor's appointments—and family conversations—feeling prepared, confident, and empowered.
Shifting Your Mindset & Reclaiming Agency
Chronic illness can quietly make you feel like your condition is running the show. Mindset work is woven into everything we do so you can move out of survival mode, rebuild self-trust, and reclaim your life.
Ways to work with me
1. Chronically Well Guides & Trackers
Practical, beautifully designed digital resources to help you manage life with chronic illness at your own pace. Whether you're looking to track your symptoms, master energy pacing, or find clarity around your health journey, these tools are built to support your daily balance.
Explore Chronically Well Digital Products
2. THRIVE: One-on-One Coaching Package
A four-month, deeply personalized coaching experience for those ready to move from surviving to living well. As a Board Certified Health Coach, I'll work alongside you to build your unique Chronically Well balance—giving you the tools, pacing strategies, and support you need to thrive on your own terms.
The Result? You Reclaim Your Life.
You’ll gain clarity on your health, build habits that deliver noticeable relief, and feel grounded in your ability to advocate for your care.
Yes, it takes commitment and a willingness to grow. But here’s the truth: you don't have to figure it out alone. As your integrative health partner, I’ll help you build a personalized roadmap toward a more vibrant, fulfilling life.
If you're ready to take that step, bring your story and a willingness to act—together, we’ll turn that vision into reality.
Hi there! I’m Leslie.
I became an Integrative Health Coach because I'm passionate about helping people make the same shift I did: I stopped merely surviving my chronic illness, took the reins on my health, and eventually learned to truly thrive.
It took me years of learning, trial, and error to get here. Now, I want to shorten that path for you—so you can benefit from everything I discovered along the way.
MY EXPERIENCE WITH CHRONIC ILLNESSES
I've spent my adult life living with recurrent lymphoma and autoimmune issues.
I was first diagnosed the summer after I graduated from college, at just 22. I went through surgery and radiation therapy, and afterward, life returned to normal. I went to law school, started practicing, and welcomed my amazing daughter into the world.
When she was only a few months old, I learned my lymphoma had returned. I completed six months of chemo before she turned one. The side effects wrecked me, especially my lungs, and the recovery was brutal.
Two years later, I was diagnosed for the third time. It was devastating. But I've been fortunate—I haven't needed treatment for over 20 years and have been"watchful waiting" for 16+ years.
Surviving is not the same as living well
Even though I managed to avoid a third round of cancer treatment, I spent years feeling awful.
I was exhausted and overwhelmed. Keeping up with everyday responsibilities felt impossible. I couldn't live the life I'd imagined, and my illness kept getting in the way. I was trying to be the best mom and wife—you know the drill.
And still, I kept getting sick.
My Tipping Point
In 2015, I was battling repeated lung infections. I worried they were a sign my immune system was completely overwhelmed. After cycle upon cycle of antibiotics and steroids, I ended up in the ER with pneumonia. Eventually, my internist told me there was nothing more she could offer beyond what we were already doing.
This wasn't the most harrowing chapter of my medical story, but it was the moment I hit my limit. I was done.
The traditional approach simply wasn't working anymore, and I felt so frustrated and depleted. What was the point of surviving all those life-saving treatments if I was too tired to actually enjoy my life and my family?
taking back control
So I got serious. I researched what I could do for myself, started experimenting, and sought out integrative health professionals to work alongside my traditional doctors.
Slowly, things began to change. I realized just how much influence I had over my own health. I stopped waiting for the cancer hammer to drop and started taking action.
For years, I'd believed that following my doctor's orders would be enough. But nothing was going to shift until I took the initiative myself.
The first and most important change was my mindset. I finally understood that I needed to put my own oxygen mask on before helping everyone around me. My well-being had to come first.
From there, I became more willing to examine my life and adjust what wasn't serving me. And I stopped thinking about wellness as "traditional versus alternative." Instead, I asked a simpler question: what actually works for me?
I pursued whatever helped, no matter the label.
Living Chronically Well
After years of peeling back the layers of illness, I realized I had quietly coached myself to my own version of living Chronically Well. And honestly? I feel amazing.
Yes, I put real time and effort into maintaining my health. My life and priorities look very different than they did before 2015—but every change has been for the better. I'm finally living in a way that sustains me, mentally and physically, and I'm thrilled I found a way to thrive despite the lymphoma and autoimmune issues.
Once I hit my stride, I knew I couldn't keep this to myself. So many people are struggling in the same way I was.
That's why I became an Integrative Health Coach: to share my experience with others in similar situations and empower them to find their own unique path to thriving.
Let's Do This Together
Today, I help people just like you shorten the learning curve on chronic wellness. Because getting the care you deserve shouldn't take years of research, endless appointments, and constantly fighting for yourself.
It would be an honor to guide you toward a personal, integrative approach to chronic wellness—one that truly sees, hears, and supports you.
Ready to start thriving your way? Let's talk.
Professional Bio
Leslie Thorpe is an Integrative Health Coach certified by Duke Integrative Medicine and the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches. Before coaching, she spent years as a healthcare and employee benefits attorney and a stay-at-home mom—so she knows the healthcare system from the inside and the demands of a full life.
Having lived her adult life with recurrent lymphoma and autoimmune issues, Leslie found her own "Chronically Well" balance through an integrative approach. Today, she helps others take an active role in their health and thrive in their own way.
Certifications: Duke Integrative Medicine + National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Approach: Integrative, personalized, and rooted in lived experience