Meet the Team
CEO and Holistic Guide
Missy LaBate is a Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, Certified Health Education Specialist, trained esthetician, and vocalist. She holds a bachelor's degree in Dietetics and a master’s degree in Health Education. Missy has held several positions in hospitals and health care and has over 25 years of experience in health education, program management, process improvement, and designing various wellness and disease prevention curricula including nutrition, weight loss, fitness, skin health, and cardiovascular risk management.
Missy is the owner of M. LaBate Holistic Wellness Coaching located in upstate NY. Her personal skincare story and journey into perimenopause led her to specialize in holistic wellness for women to guide them to feel better and rediscover their power as they enter this next phase of their lives. She has developed a comprehensive coaching program that focuses on a whole-body approach to perimenopause, menopause and beyond and works with clients to uncover the root cause of symptoms through examining diet, exercise, toxins, emotions, and stress. When she’s not coaching, Missy enjoys singing, cooking, and spending time with her Yorkshire terrier, Evie.
Jake LaBate
Operations Manager
Jake LaBate is the Operations Manager of M. LaBate Holistic Wellness Coaching, as well as a music educator and performer. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from SUNY Potsdam and is currently studying for a Master of Music in Instrumental Conducting from Northern Arizona University. Jake has held various positions within education, including a Band Director, General Music Teacher, Teacher's Aide, and Graduate Teaching Assistant. In addition to his experience in education, Jake also has substantial experience working in human resources, project management, and customer service management.
Jake is excited to be a part of the team at M. LaBate Holistic Wellness Coaching. When he's not working or teaching, Jake enjoys conducting, saxophone performance, and spending time with his cat, Phineas.