Student AffairsStudents can book one-on-one peer and/or professional wellness coaching appointments. These 30-minute appointments help students set a personalized health behaviour goal, discuss how to overcome potential barriers and maintain motivation.
Our coaches do not provide therapy or design diet/workout plans. If students need mental health support, they can book a mental health appointment and/or find other supports and resources. Students who are experiencing challenges related to food insecurity can book an in-person or virtual food access appointment.
How to book appointments
- Visit our online booking calendar
- Choose a health behaviour
- Select an in-person or virtual appointment option
- Book 1-3 follow-up appointments as needed
Students need to give 24-hours' notice if they need to cancel or reschedule an appointment.
Types of appointments available
Professional staff in Health Promotion can meet with students who want to make a change in any of the following areas:
- Substance use (Alcohol, Cannabis and/or Tobacco)
- Nutrition
- Social Prescribing
Trained Peer Wellness Coaches (PWCs) can meet with students who want to make a change in any of the following areas:
- Physical activity
- Sleep
- MUSE Biofeedback Mindfulness
During the mindfulness appointment, students use a MUSE biofeedback headband that passively senses brain waves. While listening to a guided meditation app, students get real-time audio feedback on how they are focusing their attention. Find more information about fostering mindfulness using MUSE biofeedback technology.
Asha (she/her)
Hey, I'm Asha and I'm in my second year of Health Sciences. I love being active, learning about healthy eating, and seeing how the fitness community brings people together. I can't wait to be a PWC to share my knowledge and help others lead a healthy and balanced lifestyle that works for them!
Azalee (she/her)
Hello! My name is Azalee, and I am in my fourth year of Health Sciences, as well as in my second year as a Peer Wellness Coach. I believe that mental wellness is important in being physically well, and love finding creative strategies to motivate you into moving forward and maintaining healthy habits. I am so excited to help students build goals and create an overall smoother and more enjoyable university experience!
Brooklyn (she/her)
Hi everyone! My name is Brooklyn and I am a fourth year Life Science student! I am passionate about setting goals, finding balance, and building healthy habits. I believe that wellness looks different for everyone and I am excited to help others find strategies that work for them.
Charlotte (she/her)
Hi everyone! My name is Charlotte, and I'm a second-year Bachelor of Health Sciences student at Queen's University. I'm excited to be a Peer Wellness Coach because I enjoy connecting with others and helping students find wellness strategies that work for them. I hope to create a friendly and supportive space where students feel comfortable working toward realistic sleep and physical activity goals.
Debanshi (she/her)
Hi everyone! My name is Debanshi, and I’m a fourth-year Health Sciences student. I love trying out new activities to recharge with friends and family. I’m excited to return for my second year as part of the coaching team to help more students find their own ways to rest, reset, and feel supported while they work towards their sleep, movement, and mindfulness goals.
Evelyn (she/her)
Hey! My name is Evelyn, and I'm currently in my third year of Health Sciences. I love experimenting with recipes, trying new workout classes with friends, and finding creative ways to integrate mindfulness in my daily routine. I'm excited to work one-on-one with students to create personalized strategies for their sleep and movement goals!
Gracie (she/her)
Hey there! My name is Gracie and I am in my third year of Health Sciences. Finding balance in university is challenging, and like many other students I am continuously striving to improve my focus, sleep, and physical activity habits while balancing student life. As a PWC, I am excited to share sustainable strategies and help you find realistic approaches to achieve your individual goals. I look forward to supporting you in creating a healthy and well-rounded life at Queen’s!
Joey (he/him)
Hello there! My name is Joey, and I am in my third-year of Life Sciences! Throughout university, I’ve learned how important it is to make time for both physical and mental well-being, especially while balancing school and everything else life brings. I’m passionate about helping others find healthy habits that are realistic, enjoyable, and sustainable, and I’m excited to work with you as a Peer Wellness Coach! Outside of school, you’ll usually find me watching classic movies, playing baseball or tennis, as well as spending time with family.
Lauren (she/her)
Hey! My name is Lauren and I am a third year Health Sciences student! I am super passionate about balance and finding time for yourself outside of school, work, and other commitments- but I also know firsthand how that's easier said than done! I believe that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to wellness and I am excited to work with students to find what works for them!
Mackenzie (she/her)
Hey, I’m Mackenzie! I am a fourth-year biology student (minoring in sociology) and this is my first year as a coach. Combining my backgrounds in biology and social science, I look at wellness from both a biological and social perspective. I aim to help clients learn about themselves while building skills they can use for the rest of their lives, such as discovering a love for a new sport, finding a sense of comfort in their community, and learning that they are capable of so much more than they think. My coaching is focused on meeting you where you are, identifying remedies to barriers, and supporting your journey.
Max (he/him)
Hi, my name is Max! I am a graduate student in the Faculty of Health Sciences returning for my third year as part of the peer wellness coaching team. As a graduate peer wellness coach, I aim to support students in achieving their health and wellness-related goals in the areas of sleep, mindfulness and physical activity.
Sienna (she/they)
Hi all! I’m Sienna— one of the graduate peer wellness coaches. I’ve been a part of the Peer Wellness Coaching team for three years and am particularly focused on meeting the unique needs of my graduate student peers. I am a Master’s student in the School of Environmental Studies researching the intersection between queer identity and waste studies —feel free to ask me more about it!
Other appointments and programs available
Students who are not currently physically active and who are experiencing mild-to-moderate symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, may be eligible for our Prescription Exercise at Queen's (PE-Q) program.
Learn more about PE-Q including how to get referred to this program.