About Dr. Zeina

30 years of depth.
One clear purpose.

Dr. Zeina Ghossoub El-Aswad is not a coach who became a wellness expert, or a wellness expert who became a coach. She built both careers simultaneously — from the ground up, across three continents, over three decades.

MCC — Master Certified Coach
PhD — Behavior & Counseling
Clinical Dietitian
TED Speaker
Best-Selling Author
Dr. Zeina Ghossoub El-Aswad
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"True leadership begins with wellness — nurturing your body, mind, and soul to empower others."

— Dr. Zeina Ghossoub

Her Story

Dr. Zeina Ghossoub began her career as a clinical dietitian, earning her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nutrition and Food Sciences at the American University of Beirut — one of the most rigorous programs in the Middle East. From the beginning, she was drawn not just to the science of the body, but to the psychology behind how people actually change.

That curiosity led her to pursue coaching before the field was mainstream, becoming ICF-accredited in 2006 and earning her PhD in Human Behavior and Counseling from Capella University in 2016. She was among the first to hold an MCC designation in Lebanon — the highest credential the International Coaching Federation awards.

In 2018, she founded the ICF Chartered Chapter Lebanon, building institutional infrastructure for the coaching profession in the region. She simultaneously built Vie Saine, a wellness and healthcare center in Beirut, and co-founded Vital Signs Vital Skills in Houston, Texas — bridging her Middle East practice with the US market.

Today, as Global President of Executive Woman and a faculty member at the College of Executive Coaching in California, she works with leaders and organizations internationally. The PEACE Method™ is the synthesis of everything she has learned — a framework built not from theory, but from 25 years of real work with real people in real crisis.

Career Timeline

A career built deliberately.

1990s
Clinical Dietitian — American University of Beirut
Bachelor's and Master's in Nutrition and Food Sciences. Began clinical practice in Lebanon, developing a deep understanding of how food, inflammation, and mental performance are interconnected.
1999–2001
PhD Candidacy in Nutrition — Drexel University
Advanced doctoral work in clinical nutrition in the United States, deepening her expertise in nutritional genomics and functional medicine.
2006
ICF-Accredited Professional Coach — College of Executive Coaching
Entered the coaching profession formally, becoming one of the earliest ICF-credentialed coaches in Lebanon. Founded her coaching company Embrace2Create.
2009
MBTI Certified · EQ-i 2.0 Practitioner · CEO of Vie Saine
Expanded her assessment capabilities and founded Vie Saine, a full wellness and healthcare center in Antelias, Beirut — integrating coaching and clinical wellness under one roof.
2013
Certified Wellness Coach — American College of Sports Medicine
Added ACSM wellness coaching certification, formally bridging her clinical dietetics background with professional wellness coaching practice.
2016
PhD in Human Behavior & Counseling — Capella University
Completed her doctoral degree in human behavior and counseling — providing the academic foundation that underpins the PEACE Method's evidence-based approach.
2018
Founding President — ICF Chartered Chapter Lebanon
Founded and led the ICF Lebanon chapter from its inception, establishing institutional infrastructure for professional coaching in the region. Served as President until 2022.
2021–Present
Co-founder — Vital Signs Vital Skills, Houston TX · Global President, Executive Woman
Expanded into the US market with a healthcare executive wellness focus, while taking on global leadership of Executive Woman — an international professional network for senior women leaders.
2024–Present
The PEACE Method™ — Launched Globally
After 2 years of development and refinement, launched the PEACE Method as a formal coaching framework and community — the synthesis of everything built across 30 years of practice.
Credentials & Certifications

The knowledge base behind the work.

Coaching & Leadership
Academic Degrees
Wellness & Clinical
Advanced Education
Top Credential
MCC — Master Certified Coach, ICF
2009–Present
Certification
Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC)
2024
Certification
Certified Team Coaching — GTCI
2021
Certification
Certified Team Emotional & Social Intelligence — TESI
2021
Certification
Certificate in Team Coaching
2023
Certification
MBTI Personality Testing Certified
2009
Certification
EQ-i 2.0 & EQ 360 Master Practitioner
2013
Certification
Advanced LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator
2023
Certification
NLP Practitioner Certification
2023
Certification
Timeline Therapy Certification
2023
Certification
Hypnosis Certification
2023
Certification
Certified Relational Trauma Coach
2023
Doctoral Degree
PhD in Human Behavior & Counseling — Capella University
2016
Doctoral Candidacy
PhD in Nutrition (Candidacy) — Drexel University
1999–2001
Master's Degree
MS in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics — American University of Beirut
1997
Bachelor's Degree
BS in Nutrition & Food Sciences — American University of Beirut
Early 1990s
Faculty Role
Faculty Member — College of Executive Coaching, California
2006–Present
Academic Role
Behavioral Sciences Coordinator & Professor — LAU Medical School, Beirut
Past
Certification
Certified Wellness Coach — American College of Sports Medicine
2013
Certification
Certificate in Creating Wellbeing for Workplaces
2023
Expertise
Functional Medicine & Nutritional Genomics
Advanced Practice
Expertise
Gut-Brain Axis & Microbiome Research
Active Research
Expertise
Mitochondrial Health & Cellular Performance
Active Practice
Role
CEO — Vie Saine Wellness Center, Beirut
Founded 2009
2024
Neuroscience, Consciousness & Transformational Coaching Certification
2024
Breakthrough Coaching Master-Level Education
Tony Robbins
Date with Destiny · Life Mastery · Mastery University
Tony Robbins
Unleash the Power Within · Wealth Mastery
Publication
Best-Selling Co-Author — International Leadership Anthology
Speaking
TED Speaker · Regular TV & Radio Presence
Core Values

What drives every engagement.

Excellence
Commitment to the highest standards in coaching and wellness practice — never settling for surface-level results when deep transformation is possible.
Integrity
Honesty, transparency, and ethical principles in every interaction. The coaching relationship is built on trust — and trust is built through consistency.
Innovation
Continuously incorporating the latest research in neuroscience, genomics, and emotional intelligence into practical, immediately applicable tools.
Empowerment
Encouraging clients to take charge of their own health, leadership, and potential — not creating dependence, but building capacity for life.
Recognition & Leadership Roles

Recognized internationally for the work.

2018–2022
Founding President, ICF Chartered Chapter Lebanon
International Coaching Federation
Present
Global President, Executive Woman
International Women's Leadership Network
Present
Director of Mentoring Program, ICF Houston Chapter
International Coaching Federation — Houston
Present
Faculty Member — Executive Coaching
College of Executive Coaching, California, USA
Present
Chief Wellness Officer
Vital Signs Vital Skills, Houston, Texas
Past
Behavioral Sciences Coordinator & Professor
LAU Medical School, Beirut, Lebanon
Work With Dr. Zeina

Ready to experience the depth of the work?

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