one health coach opens up about her latest scan, her decision to forgo medication, and why she believes fear itself is quietly harming women’s bones.
Seminole County, FL — May 22, 2026 — Vicky Countess, certified integrative health coach and founder of Vicky Countess Coaching, received her latest DEXA scan results this week — and she’s choosing to share them publicly, along with a perspective she says most women never hear.
Her spine bone density improved. Her hips held steady. For someone still in the osteoporosis category, Countess calls it encouraging progress — but she’s quick to reframe what the numbers actually mean.
“A DEXA scan only tells you bone density. It doesn’t measure your muscle strength, your balance, your protein intake, your sleep, or your gut absorption. It has no idea what you’ve been doing Monday through Sunday. The scan is one data point. It is not the whole picture of you.”
— Vicky Countess, Founder, Vicky Countess Coaching
Countess also addresses a connection she says stopped her in her tracks when she first encountered it: the direct, physical link between chronic fear and bone loss.
“Fear is not just emotionally hard on you. It is physically hard on your bones. Chronic fear and anxiety trigger cortisol — your stress hormone. And elevated cortisol over time actually activates the cells that break bone down. Staying scared is not a neutral act. It has a cost.”
— Vicky Countess
Countess also speaks openly about her appointment with her physician and her personal choice, made after careful consideration, to forgo bone-loss medication at this time — a decision she says she continues to revisit and one she is careful not to prescribe for others.
“Whether you’re on medication or not, the lifestyle piece is not optional. It’s not the consolation prize. It’s what actually moves the needle — for everyone. Everything that matters happens in the days and weeks between appointments. The way you eat, move, sleep, manage stress. The choices that don’t show up on a scan until years later. That’s the work. And it’s work you absolutely can do.”
— Vicky Countess
About Vicky Countess Coaching
Vicky Countess Coaching (VCC) is the health arm of The Countess Group (TCG). Vicky Countess Coaching provides personalized health coaching focused on helping women improve bone health through nutrition, strength, and sustainable lifestyle habits.
Vicky Countess is certified as a Life Coach and as an Integrative Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). Over the years, Vicky attended multiple osteoporosis summits, completed advanced coursework, studied extensively through books and trainings, and consulted with nationally recognized osteoporosis specialists.
Vicky Countess Coaching helps women take a proactive, informed approach to bone health by addressing the underlying drivers of bone loss through lifestyle, nutrition, and strength-based strategies. Drawing from personal experience and research-backed methods, founder Vicky Countess empowers clients to move beyond fear and uncertainty toward confidence and control.
Learn more at www.VickyCountessCoaching.com
About The Countess Group
The Countess Group (TCG) is a marketing and coaching company which has been providing measurable results for clients for over 20 years. The company is led by Ken Countess, an award-winning marketer and an accredited, nationally recognized expert.
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