"It's been a long road, and there have been many different side paths, but once I found a way to connect all that I learned working in other fields, it's only appropriate that I am in a position to help others to improve their lives."

Holte grew up outside of Bryansk, Russia, near the border of Ukraine. At 21, she earned a master's in math and physics from Tembov State University. She immigrated to the United States in 1998 and became a U.S. citizen shortly after.
"I met an American guy in St. Petersburg (Russia)," she said. " So, eventually we married, and I moved with him to Washington state. It's such a beautiful place to live. I am proud to call it home."

Once Holte gained her footing in a world nearly 5,000 miles from home, she returned to school and earned a degree in interior design; she soon became a certified fashion Feng Shui facilitator.
"I realized I needed to find out what to do next," she said. "So, I got my degree in fashion interior design. Interestingly, interior design led me to Feng Shui, which got me into holistic wellness."

From there, she earned a Holistic Health and Wellness certification, and the rest started to fall into place. She's a Lifestyle and Weight Management Specialist, a Stress Management Coach, a Functional Aging and Brain Health Specialist, a Reiki Master, and a Feng Shui practitioner.
"It's strange to say, but everything I've done helped lead me to where I am today," said Holte,  "I have a diverse and unique background. That has helped me become a better coach for my clients."

Holte combines ancient wisdom with modern science in her wellness coaching. She bases her practice on the popular 5 Elements Theory, the oldest field-tested psychological and physiological system. She said the theory shows how all aspects of diet, movement, and emotions are interconnected with nature and the environment.
"Stress is the biggest problem that we all store," Holte said. "But I help my clients learn how to calm all the unnecessary noise in their lives. Once they learn to eliminate the noise or the clutter, they can start decluttering their minds. The goal is to limit and control the stress we experience daily."

Ancient wisdom plays a significant role in staying healthy and slowing aging. According to Holte, traditional Chinese medicine, such as acupressure, Tai Chi, and energy medicine, is the best method.
From a scientific perspective, Holte offers many techniques, including metabolic testing, customized nutrition planning, and breathing exercises. Clients can track their activities while staying in touch with Holte and her staff using the app myPThub.