Healthiness Program Health Guides

Destini Ratliff

Team Lead Health Guide, Healthiness Program

Destini joined the Healthiness team in October 2020 with a Bachelor's in Health and Wellness Studies. She was promoted to Health Guide Team Lead in August 2024. Prior to joining ARC, she spent over 11 years working with pediatric and adult patients in physical therapy. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for wellness, especially in supporting adult patients with nutrition to enhance their healing through physical therapy. Destini is deeply committed to building strong, supportive relationships with her patients. She works hard to create a safe and welcoming space where individuals feel heard — especially when discussing sensitive topics like weight.

Outside of work, you'll often find Destini in her beginner pollinator garden, cultivating blooms to nourish the butterflies and bees. She also enjoys quality time with her daughter, listening to music, and singing to their dogs.

Nicole Bridges

Health Guide, Healthiness Program

Nicole, a fitness professional with a strong medical foundation and certification from the International Sports Science Association, joined the Healthiness team in September 2024. Her passion for helping individuals reach their personal weight-loss and fitness goals is evident in her diverse background, which includes degrees in Respiratory Care and Kinesiology and Health.

Before joining the team, Nicole served for 10 years as a Certified Optometric Assistant, including her role as Lead Vision Therapist, further developing her skills in client support and guidance. Her commitment to fitness is also reflected in her extensive involvement in group exercise instruction, fitness coaching, and personal training. In her free time, Nicole enjoys strength training, spending time at the beach, and being active with her family.

Sharon Barber, B.S., NBC-HWC

Health Guide, Healthiness Program

Sharon holds a Bachelor Degree in Health Science, is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) through the National Board for Health Wellness Coaching, and has a certification in Nutrition. With more than 20 years of experience in healthcare and client support, she combines health education, nutrition knowledge, and personalized coaching to help clients make realistic, sustainable changes.

Sharon is passionate about nutrition, healthy lifestyle habits, weight management, and exercise. She believes exercise plays an important role in overall health and well-being. Her coaching approach is empathetic, supportive, and personalized. She meets each client where they are, listens without judgment, and helps them develop achievable goals and healthier habits that fit into everyday life.

Her goal is to provide each client with the education, encouragement, accountability, and support they need to make lasting changes and take an active role in their health journey.