You’re navigating a change.
A new chapter, a shifting role, or an uncertain next step. Make space to understand what matters to you now.
Nurse-led. Person-centered.
Space to pause.
Clarity to move forward.
When life feels full, uncertain, or ready for a change, you don’t have to figure out your next step alone.
We’re Janis and Andrea—registered nurses offering thoughtful coaching to help you feel heard, reconnect with what matters, and take meaningful steps forward.
30 minutes · Virtual & in-person · Greater Sacramento
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Start where you are
You don’t need all
the answers to begin.
Coaching starts with what’s happening in your life—not a formula for how it should look. Here are a few reasons you might reach out.
You’re stretched too thin.
Work, family, and everyday responsibilities can crowd out your own needs. Explore priorities and a balance that feels more like you.
You want to find your voice.
Prepare for a difficult conversation or healthcare visit by clarifying your concerns, questions, and what you want to say.
You’re ready, but feeling stuck.
Turn a hope or goal into a manageable next step, with someone to reflect with and recognize your progress.
Not sure where your situation fits? That’s something we can explore in a free discovery call.
Our approach
Someone beside you.
Space to hear yourself.
Our nursing experience shapes how we listen: with compassion, curiosity, and respect for the whole person.
You bring your experience. We help you explore it, build on your strengths, and choose a way forward that feels meaningful to you.
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Begin with a conversation.
In a free 30-minute discovery call, share what brings you here, ask questions, and see whether we’re a good fit.
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Find what matters.
Through listening and reflective questions, we’ll explore your values, priorities, strengths, and what may be getting in the way.
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Take your next step.
Choose small, intentional actions toward your goals. Reflect on what you’re learning and recognize progress along the way.
Meet Root & Wing
Two nurses.
A shared belief in you.
We founded Root and Wing after seeing how often people need more time to be heard. We created this practice to make room for those conversations—and for what comes next.
Janis “Jay” Rowe
BSN, RN · CO-FOUNDER
Janis is a registered nurse licensed in Oregon and California. Her nursing work has brought her alongside women and families through vulnerable moments, health concerns, and life transitions.
In coaching, she helps you clarify your priorities, notice unmet needs, and build on your strengths—whether you’re preparing for a conversation or making a change in your life.
More about Janis’s experience
Janis’s nursing experience includes supporting women and families during labor, unexpected complications, and early parenthood, as well as people navigating grief, chronic conditions, and confusing symptoms. These experiences inform her respect for each person’s story. Coaching is separate from clinical nursing care.
Andrea “Dre” Miller
BSN, RN · CO-FOUNDER
Andrea is a registered nurse and co-founder of Root and Wing. She shares the practice’s commitment to helping people feel seen, cared for, and supported as they explore what matters most.
Clients describe her coaching as warm, thoughtful, and nonjudgmental. Their experiences include reflecting on work and family balance, understanding procrastination, and developing supportive routines.
In our clients’ words
Feeling heard is a beginning.
Rather than telling me what to do, she helped me discover my own answers and develop practical strategies that felt achievable and meaningful for my life.
This coaching has helped me focus on tasks and determine triggers to my procrastination. Work and family balance is always an issue, our talks have helped in that regard.
I have learned that goals do not have to be big to make a difference and it is possible to set realistic, small steps to achieve success.
Excerpts from testimonials shared with client permission on our original website.
A little more clarity
Before we meet.
A few things you may be wondering. For anything else, send us a note.
What is nurse-led life coaching?
It’s a collaborative conversation informed by our experience as registered nurses. We listen, ask reflective questions, and help you explore your goals and next steps. You remain the decision-maker in your life.
Is this therapy or medical care?
No. Coaching does not replace care from a therapist, counselor, psychiatrist, or other medical professional. We do not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, perform clinical nursing interventions, or provide crisis intervention. We also do not speak on your behalf or act as a legal surrogate.
Do I need a clear goal before reaching out?
No. You can start with a question, a feeling of being stuck, or a situation you want to talk through. The discovery call is a chance to explore what you’re looking for and whether coaching feels like a fit.
Where do sessions take place?
We are based in Orangevale, in the greater Sacramento area, and offer virtual and in-person coaching. Contact us to discuss the arrangement that works for you.
What happens after the free call?
If it feels like a good fit, we’ll discuss available coaching options and next steps. Ask us about current fees, session length, packages, and coach availability before choosing how to proceed.
How do I choose a coach?
If you’d like to work with Janis or Andrea specifically, contact us before booking to ask about availability. The current booking process includes a follow-up letting you know which coach you’ve been paired with.
Your next step can be a small one
Let’s start with
a conversation.
Tell us what’s on your mind. We’ll listen, answer your questions, and explore whether coaching is right for you.
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Can’t find a time? Get in touch and we’ll explore options.