AlaQuest Center for Performance Excellence, Inc. was founded in 2012 by Linda Coogan, AKA Nurse Linda Kay. AlaQuest is a reminder that we are from Alabama and we are on a Wellness journey through this life. Our Quest on this journey is to strive for excellence, not perfection. Finding balance in whole life is achieved by realizing that every aspect of our life has an effect on the the others. That is why we offer integrative coaching services in the areas of physical, nutritional, social, emotional, financial, occupational, environmental, intellectual, and spiritual wellness. Whether you are looking for excellence in your business, life or health our team of board-certified coaches will guide you through evidence-based techniques to achieve excellence in multiple areas of your life.
Grow Toward Wellness
Choose to live a healthy and fulfilling life. Wellness is more than being free from illness: it is a process of change and growth toward a mentally and physically healthy lifestyle.
Your Health & Wellness Matter
In order to live a higher quality life, maintaining a healthy balance is key. Everything we feel and do relate to our well-being and directly affects our actions and emotions. In order to subdue stress, reduce illness, and ensure positive moments in your life and business, you must achieve balance.
Live With Passion & Purpose
To achieve optimal wellness, one must apply it to every possible endeavor. You can apply a wellness approach toward your environment, community, career, belief systems, physical activities, self-care, healthy eating, self-esteem, and creative activities. Applying wellness in your everyday life will allow you to achieve your full potential and live with passion and purpose.
MEET OUR TEAM
NURSE LINDA KAY
Linda Coogan is a Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience in Healthcare Leadership. She is a Board-Certified Integrative Nurse Coach with a specialty in helping others achieve a more balanced lifestyle. She is a certified Tai Chi for Health Instructor, World Groove Movement Facilitator, and Yoga and SEL (Breath for Change) instructor. She co-founded AlaQuest Collaborative for Education and is the founder and owner of AlaQuest Center for Performance Excellence. You will find Linda to be an inspirational coach, speaker, and friend.
PATRICIA HENDRIX
Patricia Hendrix is a Physical Therapist and Certified Instructor for Dr. Paul Lam's "Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention." She has enjoyed a 35-year career as a physical therapist, with experience in rural and urban hospitals, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities (including work with children and adults with developmental delay), outpatient, industrial medicine, and home health.
Dr. Cynthia Gage
Dr. Gage is the CEO and owner of The Leadership Lens, a Culture Coach, Social, and Emotional Learning Specialist, and Experienced Motivational Speaker. Skilled in Educational Leadership, Teacher Wellness and School Culture Coaching, Secondary Education, Classroom Management, and Lesson Planning. Strong professional with a Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership.
Nurse Christine Anne
A seasoned Integrative Nurse Practitioner, and gifted motivational speaker and educator, Ms. Anne is a Whole Health facilitator and program developer/coordinator. Drawing from her 20 years of business experience in private practice and offering Integrative Health Care & Coaching, complementary modalities, and education, she transforms cultures by creating trusting relationships and educating through experiential programs. Ms. Anne, as the "Employee Whole Health Champion" 2017-2021, created, coordinated, and presented numerous Whole Health Complementary Training for employees in many departments at multiple sites of care.