About Me
THIS ISN'T ABOUT ME,​
BUT ABOUT USING
MY EXPERTISE TO GUIDE YOU
TO YOUR FULLEST POTENTIAL.
YOUR SUCCESS IS WHAT MATTERS.
FOUNDING M MOMENTUM, LLC​
Malika Boukhelifa, PhD
Integrative Health Professional |Founder| Scientist
National Board NB-HWC Certified,
Duke Health and Wellbeing Certified
Welcome!
I am Malika Boukhelifa, PhD, a National Board-Certified Integrative Health professional and Duke-certified Health & Well-Being coach. I combine scientific expertise with personal experience to help professionals and caregivers overcome burnout and restore balance, vitality, and well-being in their lives.
I am passionate about helping people SUCCEED in achieving their health goals.
I combine scientific expertise with compassionate guidance to help professionals and caregivers overcome burnout and restore balance, vitality, and well-being in their lives.
We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.
- Marcel Proust
My Journey
My path to becoming a health coach began during my own experience with burnout. While balancing a demanding career in science with family caregiving responsibilities, I reached a breaking point where I was constantly exhausted and overwhelmed.The turning point came when I realized that something needed to change. By applying evidence-based health strategies and prioritizing self-care, I transformed my own well-being. This experience became my calling—to help others navigate their path to sustainable health using proven scientific approaches combined with compassionate support.
My Approach
I believe in whole-person wellness that addresses challenges across mind, body, and spirit. Drawing from my scientific background, I help my clients create personalized strategies using a process that bridges research-based knowledge with practical application. My coaching philosophy centers on three core principles: Self-care isn't selfish—it is about honoring your own life, and it is an act of kindness to those who depend on you. Small, sustainable changes create lasting transformation. Evidence-based approaches provide the foundation for effective health decisions.
Credentials & Expertise
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PhD in Biology with extensive background in cell physiology and neurobiology.
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National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach
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Duke-certified Health & Well-Being Coach
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Specialized training in stress management and burnout recovery
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Keynote speaker on burnout prevention
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Workshop facilitator on burnout and stress management for professionals and beyond
​​​​​Who I Work With
I specialize in guiding professionals and caregivers who are struggling with burnout, due to work or personal life, to reclaim their health and purpose. I offer one on one sessions or group coaching.
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If you're a professional feeling overwhelmed by competing demands, losing connection with what matters, or simply lacking the energy to fully engage in your life, or a caregiver who neglects your own health while you care for others, I provide the expertise and support you need to restore balance and thrive.
Ready to begin your transformation?
​Speaking & Workshops
I am committed to sharing evidence-based strategies for burnout prevention and recovery through:
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Engaging presentations,
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Interactive workshops
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Group coaching package. ​
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My speaking engagements combine scientific research with practical applications, helping audiences understand the biological impacts of stress and providing actionable tools for sustainable well-being.
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Recent Engagements:
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Keynote Speaker: "Code Your Way Out of Burnout" at [Orlando/Postgres Conference 2025]
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Workshop Facilitator: "Stress Tuning Parameters: A Group Workshop" at [Orlando/Postgres Conference 2025]
Interested in having me speak at your organization or event?
Contact me to discuss how my expertise can benefit your audience.