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.
Since then, Embrace You has evolved beyond individual coaching to a community-based organization, focused on outreach, education, and consulting. In 2022, Embrace You became a BPHN Outreach and Education Partner, expanding its impact through public health initiatives and community-based programming.
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At Embrace You Weight & Wellness, we are transforming obesity care by moving beyond the outdated "one size fits all" model and embracing innovative, integrative, and individualized solutions.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!