Who We Are
Embrace You Weight & Wellness was founded by Dr. Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, a sought-after obesity expert, speaker, and author dedicated to transforming weight and wellness care. Her personal and professional journey—from a primary care physician to an integrative obesity specialist—was fueled by both her own health transformation and a commitment to addressing the systemic gaps in obesity care, particularly for Black women and underserved communities.
In 2020, while serving on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched Embrace You Weight & Wellness Telehealth, Coaching & Consulting to provide evidence-based, personalized solutions for weight and metabolic health. Her book, Embrace You: Your Guide to Transforming Weight Loss Misconceptions Into Lifelong Wellness, was recognized by Healthline.com as the Best Weight Loss Book of 2022 and 2023.
Since its inception, Embrace You Wellness has evolved beyond individual coaching into a community-driven organization dedicated to outreach, education, and advocacy. For the past three years, since 2022, Embrace You has been a BPHN Outreach and Education Partner, expanding its impact through public health initiatives, strategic collaborations, and community-based programming.
At the core of our mission is the belief that wellness is a right, not a privilege. We know that our community wants to be healthy, and we recognize that sustainable change happens when individuals are empowered with personalized education, culturally relevant resources, and actionable tools—both on an individual and community level.
Through education, movement, and advocacy, we take intentional action to uplift, inspire, and equip individuals with the knowledge and support they need to thrive. Whether through expert-led workshops, accessible wellness programs, or partnerships with health professionals, we are committed to creating sustainable solutions that address the root causes of health disparities
Meet the Team
Embrace You Weight & Wellness has grown into a team of several fabulous individuals who have helped make Embrace You what it is today. Allow me to introduce you to them!
Embrace You Collaborative
Besides our core team, we also work with a network of independent Embrace You Collaborators—health professionals and organizations who share our commitment to whole-person care.
At Embrace You Weight & Wellness, we are transforming obesity care by moving beyond the outdated "one size fits all" model and embracing innovative, integrative, and individualized solutions. Our collaborators align with this mission and are also available for speaking events and engagements.
For more information about the Collaborative, please check out their page below.
Woman Owned, Woman Focused
While Embrace You is Woman Focused, we love everyone. Embrace You welcomes & embraces you, regardless of:
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Race
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Ethnicity
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National Origin
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Sexual Orientation
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Gender Identity
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Immigration Status
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Religion
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Neurodiversity
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Disability
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ANYTHING! - Embrace You, Boo!