Dr. Gilaine Nettles.

“Movement is life, and exercise is medicine.”

I am a seasoned life and leadership coach, as well as a licensed physical therapist with more than 30 years of combined experience — 15+ years in physical therapy clinical practice and 15+ years in academia as an associate professor of physical therapy and program director / department chair at multiple institutions. With a doctorate in educational leadership, policy, and law, I specialize in health and educational leadership, program development, and providing holistic life and leadership coaching for healthcare providers, executives, and educators.

I support clients in navigating life’s challenges with resilience, positive attitudes, and goal-setting — and by creating a lifestyle and culture of wellness. My approach combines holistic health strategies for chronic disease management, including strength training, pain management, stress management, sleep strategies, smoking cessation, and therapeutic exercises, to help clients achieve their personal and professional goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

With experience across the lifespan in both geriatrics and pediatrics, I understand the challenges caregivers face and am dedicated to equipping them with tools to thrive in high-stress environments. I collaborate with organizations to develop leadership skills, facilitate team building, improve communication, enhance time management, and implement goal-setting and conflict-resolution strategies to balance caregiver responsibilities and professional duties.

iCare offers support, resources, research, and opportunities for meaningful connections, community, coaching, and mentorship — empowering caregivers to communicate with clarity, navigate transitions, and inspire positive growth.