Hannah Tikson
Functional Medicine Coach
Hannah is passionate about helping people optimize their health so that they can love God and others at their highest capacity. She has over nine years of experience in fitness and wellness as a coach, teacher, researcher and educator.
Hannah obtained her Bachelor’s in Sports Medicine at Pepperdine University and served as the Spiritual Life Team Captain of the Division 1 Cross-Country and Track teams. While in college, she interned at CrossFit Malibu, became a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1) and co-authored an article in the CrossFit Journal, CrossFit Training During Pregnancy and Motherhood: A New Scientific Frontier.
Hannah completed her Master’s in Exercise & Nutrition Science at Lipscomb University in Nashville. She then worked at Ensworth High School as a fitness instructor, cross-country and track coach, followed by Pepperdine University as the Health & Wellness Education Coordinator.
After her own transformative experience with a Functional Medicine doctor, Hannah began working with Dr. Amy Beard, a Functional Medicine MD & Dietitian, with whom she maintains a close mentor relationship. Hannah is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach through the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy.
Hannah and her husband Ford currently reside in North Carolina, where Ford serves as a Physician Assistant in the US Navy. They love their baby girl, Ember, outdoor adventures, and co-laboring with Christ to bring health and hope to the communities He calls them to serve.