About Modern and Healthy
At Modern and Healthy, we believe wellness should work in the world we actually live in—full schedules, messy mornings, and all. We're here to help you build something better: a lifestyle that supports your energy, your mood, and your long-term well-being without demanding you overhaul your life overnight.
Our Story
Modern and Healthy began after nearly a decade of real conversations.
Before starting this site, I spent nine years as a certified health coach, working with people one-on-one through all kinds of seasons: busy careers, family changes, energy dips, new fitness goals, stress, burnout, fresh starts, and those quiet moments when someone realizes they want to take better care of themselves but does not know where to begin.
Over the years, I noticed that most people need clear guidance, a kinder starting point, and health ideas that fit into the life they are already living.
I loved the personal side of coaching—the check-ins, the small wins, the honest conversations, the “I finally feel better” moments. But I also knew there were more people I wanted to reach beyond the ones I could meet with every day.
That is why I created Modern and Healthy.
I have always cared about: making wellness feel more livable, more thoughtful, and more connected to real people. It brings together the coaching perspective I have built over the years with approachable content, fresh recipes, movement ideas, mindset support, and practical wellness guidance readers can actually use.
Modern and Healthy is about creating a way of living that supports your energy, your body, your mood, your meals, your movement, and your daily sense of ease.
The Wellness We Stand For
We don’t silo wellness—we connect the dots. Our content flows through three core categories, designed to support the whole you.
🥗 Nutrition & Recipes
Forget restrictive rules. We focus on food that fuels, heals, and satisfies. Backed by registered dietitians and culinary pros, our recipes and nutrition guides are practical, flavorful, and designed to meet you where you are—busy schedule and all.
🏃♀️ Fitness & Movement
We believe fitness isn’t about punishment—it’s about connection. Whether it’s a 20-minute strength flow, mindful walking, or functional workouts for real-life stamina, our fitness content encourages movement that supports—not drains—you.
🧠 Mindfulness & Wellbeing
Well-being starts with how you feel when you’re alone with your thoughts. We offer approachable practices for reducing stress, improving focus, and reconnecting with yourself. Because resilience isn’t something you find—it’s something you build.
Elevating Everyday Wellness
Modern and Healthy is built for yours. Smart, sustainable, and always focused on what actually helps—because feeling good should feel possible, not perfect.
Meet Your Wellness Guides
A vibrant community requires diverse, expert perspectives. I am honored to work alongside a brilliant team of specialists who bring their unique brilliance to Modern and Healthy.
Nicole Dave
Founder & Editorial Wellness Lead
Founder, lead editor, and your wellness co-pilot—I bring nearly a decade of certified health coaching to the table, blending real-world expertise with a love for all things balanced and sustainable. I’m here to make feeling good feel realistic, energizing, and (dare I say) stylish. If you catch me away from the desk, I’m probably experimenting with a new yoga flow or taste-testing a next-level power bowl.
Cynthia Lopez
Fitness Habit Editor
Cynthia has taught hundreds of people how to move with more strength, less shame, and a lot more fun. With certifications in strength training, mobility, and corrective exercise, she focuses on fitness that meets you where you are—and grows with you. When not writing about form, fascia, or functional workouts, she's leading small-group sessions in her hometown gym just outside Denver.
Melanie Baron
Food & Recipe Editor
Melanie makes healthy eating feel like something you get to do—not something you have to do. With a degree in nutritional sciences and years of experience as a private chef for wellness-focused clients, she’s mastered the art of building meals that are as nourishing as they are crave-worthy. Her motto? Whole foods, bold flavor, zero guilt.
Michael Suarez
Modern Mindfulness Guide
Michael blends science, soul, and everyday habit-building to help people feel a little more steady in a fast-moving world. He’s got a master’s in psychology, years of mindfulness teaching under his belt, and a writing voice that makes you feel understood—not lectured. Based on the West Coast, he’s all about gentler routines, honest reflection, and making small shifts that actually stick.
Kelly Strauss
Calm & Clarity Editor
Kelly writes about wellness the way a close friend might talk you through a tough day—with care, clarity, and no pressure to have it all figured out. Living in Salt Lake City, she partners with community organizers and local healers to explore what well-being actually looks like in real life. Her work reflects a simple belief: taking care of yourself shouldn’t feel like a performance—it should feel like home.
Arielle Stone
Healthy Lifestyle Editor
Arielle writes about the little parts of healthy living that do not always fit neatly into a workout plan or recipe card—but still make a big difference. Think better morning routines, small home upgrades, seasonal resets, smarter self-care, and the tiny habits that somehow make the whole day feel more pulled together.
Our Editorial Values
We hold ourselves to a high standard when crafting the content you read. These four core values shape every article, recipe, and routine we publish:
Grounded in Science, Rooted in Joy
We base our insights on credible, evidence-backed information while ensuring the application feels light, fun, and highly enjoyable.
Real-Life Adaptability
We provide flexible frameworks rather than rigid rules. Our strategies are built to adapt smoothly to your shifting daily schedule and unique personal preferences.
Flavor-Forward Nourishment
We refuse to compromise on taste. Every recipe we develop must be deeply satisfying, proving that nutritious food can be the highlight of your day.
Whole-Self Harmony
We view your health as a fully connected ecosystem. Our advice honors the intricate relationship between your physical endurance, mental clarity, and emotional rest.
A Note From Nicole
Modern and Healthy is personal to me because I have seen how powerful small, steady changes can be.
I have watched people rebuild energy through simple meals. I have seen confidence grow from short strength sessions. I have heard the relief in someone’s voice when they realize wellness does not have to be complicated to be meaningful.
I hope Modern and Healthy becomes a place you visit when you want ideas that feel fresh, honest, and doable. A place that helps you care for your body, clear your mind, enjoy your meals, and build a lifestyle that supports you in quiet, lasting ways.
I am so glad you are here.