About Me
Celiac Disease Life Coach - Helping Families Navigate Gluten-Free Living
Staci Leibson is a certified life coach specializing in celiac disease support and gluten-free lifestyle coaching. As the mother of Jude Leibson, who was diagnosed with celiac disease in January 2022, Staci understands firsthand the challenges families face when adapting to a gluten-free lifestyle.
Our Celiac Disease Journey
Since Jude's celiac disease diagnosis, Staci and her son have become passionate advocates for the celiac community. Together, they explore the tristate area, discovering the best gluten-free restaurants and food options to help other families living with celiac disease.
After Jude's diagnosis, Staci recognized a critical gap in pediatric celiac disease research and support resources for families with newly diagnosed children.
Community4Celiac: Supporting Celiac Disease Research
Committed to advancing celiac disease research, Staci partnered with Marci to establish Community4Celiac, a 501c3 nonprofit organization. This celiac disease charity creates social gatherings and fundraising events, directing 100% of proceeds toward essential celiac disease research, particularly focusing on pediatric patients.
Family-Centered Gluten-Free Living
Staci lives in the tristate area with her husband Alex and their three children: Jude, Dash, and Pace. The entire family embraces gluten-free living, proving that a celiac disease diagnosis doesn't limit family adventures or dining experiences.
Educational Background in Special Education and Social Work
With an undergraduate degree in Social Work from Towson University and four master's degrees in childhood general and special education from Hofstra University, Staci brings over 8 years of teaching experience to her life coaching practice. Her background in special education and social work provides a unique foundation for supporting individuals with celiac disease and their families.
From Special Education Teacher to Celiac Disease Life Coach
Staci's transition from special education teacher to celiac disease life coach represents a natural evolution of her passion for helping others. Her social work education and teaching experience developed essential skills in active listening, empathy, and problem-solving - core competencies in effective life coaching for chronic health conditions.
Specialized Support for Celiac Disease Challenges
Combining her educational background with personal celiac disease experience, Staci provides specialized life coaching for individuals and families navigating:
- Celiac disease diagnosis and adjustment
- Gluten-free meal planning and dining
- Managing celiac disease in school and social settings
- Building confidence in gluten-free living
- Connecting with the celiac community
- Advocating for celiac disease awareness
Empowering Your Celiac Disease Journey
As a life coach specializing in celiac disease support, Staci helps clients set meaningful goals, overcome gluten-free living challenges, and achieve personal transformation. Her coaching extends beyond dietary changes, addressing the emotional and social aspects of living with celiac disease.
Through The Celiac Shift, Staci empowers individuals and families to thrive with celiac disease, transforming diagnosis from limitation to opportunity for healthier, more intentional living.
