A teacher and coach to guide you to thrive
About Vina Buuck, RN
Vina Buuck, the dynamic founder of Wellness Ambassadors, became fascinated with the coaching field long before it had a name. Overcoming a congenital deformity and transforming a youth fraught with dysfunction and abuse, she developed a high degree of empathy and communication skills that serve her practice very well today.
Along with vast experience as a Registered Nurse and wellness educator, Vina’s personal experiences of navigating and transcending numerous physical, emotional and mental challenges communicate a wealth of compassion and credibility. Her passion is to guide clients to achieve optimum wellness and balance of mind, body, heart and spirit.
"Since we find what we seek, well-being is also looking for you."
–Vina, Wellness Ambassadors
Blending the knowingness that it is every individual’s divine right to prosper with fundamental basics of the medical model has allowed Vina to create a unique foundation and approach to coaching. Vina works with a broad range of individuals and companies to provide wellness and personal coaching. Her relationship counseling and personal fitness services are popular services.
Clients say Vina’s personal, passionate enthusiasm for exercise, fitness and food is inspiring and make her fun to work with.
"Working with Vina is like having a constant guardian angel! From her 'daily affirmations' to her consults, I am always reminded of my infinite nature! From there, I can focus deeply on creating a life of health, joy and vitality.
Always Grateful! –MAC, RN, BSN, Yoga Instructor
Professional background, experience and achievements
Vina is licensed as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee. A high achiever, she graduated at the top of her nursing class and scored among the top five on the Arkansas State Board of Nurses Examination.
In addition to nursing, she became certified and is experienced in hypnosis, Time Line Therapy, and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) since 2000. More recently, Vina was certified in Sei-Chem Tibetan Reiki.
As a wellness coach, Vina is a member of CoachVille and the Tennessee Coaching Alliance, an affiliate of International Coach Federation.
In addition to her coaching practice, Vina works part time as a Senior Operations Trainer for a prominent healthcare management company, where she develops, trains and mentors nurses and case managers.
Prior experience and credentials include working as a Director of Nursing for a prominent dermatologist in Nashville, hospice nurse, and serving as President of the Dermatology Nurses Association. During her tenure at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Vina was certified to administer chemotherapy and mentor new nurses in oncology. She also participated in a nursing pilot program for urology and orthopedic patients during her employment at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
"Vina is a heroine. Because of her and the grace of God, my mother is alive today. During a casual visit to the dermatologist’s office a few years ago, where Vina was working, she found a melanoma under my mother’s arm. I was the patient, not my mother, so there are no accidents. We will be eternally grateful to this health professional that walks her talk."
–ES, Former Dermatology Patient
Vina and her husband recently graduated from a Life Mastery Seminar hosted by Alan Cohen in Fiji.
Other Contributions
Additional contributions include preparing and delivering keynote lectures at the Dermatology Nurses Association, such as Achieving and Maintaining a Beautiful, Healthy Complexion, author of published newspaper articles, such as Breast Cancer Awareness, coordinating and participating in free skin cancer screenings by local dermatologists, radio interviews, and prior participation in Camp Blue Bird retreats for adult cancer patients.
Consequently, Vina is an expert in counseling clients in pre- and post-operative situations, as well as those who desire guidance from a wellness coach to assist in transitioning through a devastating medical illness, time of grief, or death and dying. Vina’s clients often say this is her niche.
“Vina is the kind of person that I look at and say to myself, 'I want what she’s got.' She has a passion that radiates from within. She exudes sheer joy as she shares her wisdom, strength and stories of hope. I always find her to be safe, loving and approachable. No matter what challenge I face, she consistently listens with loving eyes and a kind smile. She has an innate ability to guide me to the issue at hand when I feel confused about my circumstances. She truly has a gift in objectively guiding others to find meaning in life experiences.
Through her mentorship, I am finding my own power and ever learning to live passionately and manifest the desires of my heart.”
–SLN, R.N., Vanderbilt Hospital
Spiritual Education
Jesus said: "The kingdom of heaven is within."
Vina credits her spiritual awareness and philosophy (school is never out for the pro) to various teachers with similar philosophies. One example is Religious Science, founded by Dr. Ernest Holmes. Science of Mind (SOM) believes in the unity of one God, and that Jesus was an example, not the exception. Healing can be facilitated through spiritual mind treatments. See a list of inspirational resources here.
To share insights, advice and practical steps to mind, body and spiritual wellness, Vina authors Daily Spiritual Food™, a daily email broadcast that she has been sending to a growing global spiritual community for over six years. (Look for her upcoming E-book based on a compilation of the popular passages.) Sign up to receive this free service.
Her Daily Spiritual Food™ inspirationals have been quoted on the Living for Love website.
Vina brings a passion for teaching and writing to Wellness Ambassadors. In her spare time, she is working on two new manuscripts, The Ride of a Lifetime and The Game and How to Play It.
Based upon a true story, The Ride of a Lifetime, a spiritual new-age romance novel chronicles the trials, tribulations, addictions and ultimately triumphs, of a physically- and emotionally-challenged individual’s life.
The Game and How to Play It is a nonfiction self-help guide that covers the rules for life and how to overcome the most common obstacles to the pursuit of happiness, which include a "comfortable chaos."
"There is no one like Vina. She is a powerful expression of God’s love. Her dedication to the Truth that 'Only love is real' is an inspiration. We are blessed by knowing her. Keep up the good work. We need you.
Thanks for being you!"
–MB, Founder ACIM (A Course in Miracles) Center,
St. Petersburg, Florida
About Wellness Ambassadors
Wellness Ambassadors is a wellness coaching and consulting company serving individuals and organizations in the greater Nashville, Tennessee area, the mid-south, and central locations including Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis. The south includes, but is not limited to, Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Asheville, Lexington, Paducah, Louisville, Baton Rouge, Jackson and Little Rock.
Using a wide range of modalities, we serve as a guide to those who desire to feel and look better. Our wellness coaches contribute to the well-being of each individual by facilitating the most importantly healthy relationship we have, the one with ourselves. Objective insights and neutral wisdom are caveats which promote healing and harmony throughout all of life.
Vina’s fondness for nature and travel suit her well for delivering wellness messages and services around the globe.
Living her dream
Vina resides in a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband, Kerry, the love of her life. Together, they have five children and three grandchildren.
She is living her dream and eager to assist you in attaining your heart’s desires also.