Background
In her 20s, Blue Topaz Founder Dani Petrunich desperately needed a health coach that could help her get her ever-increasing weight and unruly blood sugars under control. She searched and searched, but was never able to find the right coach—someone with expertise in both diabetes management and general fitness, not just one or the other.
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So, Dani took it upon herself to figure it out. She spent time, money, and effort on various forms of therapy and coaching, obtained relevant certifications, spent time conducting research, and used good old fashioned trial-and-error in her own life to put the pieces of diabetes and health + wellness together.
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Today, Dani feels confident again in her diabetes management and physical body, and has a passion for sharing all that she's learned with other women struggling with those same things. She started Blue Topaz Health Coaching in July of 2025 to be the coach younger her was looking for: someone able to help women achieve both their diabetes management and body composition goals. Someone who has a holistic view of health and wellness, and who believes in making authentic and sustainable lifestyle changes that work for individual needs, not just following fad diets and trends.
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Blue Topaz supports women with BOTH their diabetes management and personal fitness goals.
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Blue Topaz exists to help women—especially those living with diabetes—thrive through good health. Because when women thrive, so do their communities.
Mission Statement
To help diabetic girls and women achieve their health and wellness goals through education, consistent action, and community.
Vision Statement
To help girls and women—especially those living with diabetes—thrive through good health.​
Core Pillars
The three pillars below are essential to the work of Blue Topaz:
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EDUCATION
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." - Nelson Mandela
Being educated in both scientifically-backed research and the inner workings of your own self is essential. Powerful. Transformative. We strive to equip you with the knowledge you need to make informed choices for yourself.
ACTION
"Thinking will not overcome fear, but action will." – W. Clement Stone​
You can read all the books, listen to all the experts, and memorize all the theories in the world, but if you can't internalize those messages and actually apply them to your daily life, then you will never see true change. We emphasize consistent and aligned action in pursuit of your dreams.
COMMUNITY
“When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world.” - John Muir
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Just as our bodies, minds, emotions, and spirits are interconnected, so too are humans connected to each other. Respect each other, learn from each other, and do your best to act with love in your heart...it may very well be the point of this whole thing. We value community and connection, and find ways to bring people together.
Our Coaching Philosophy
Everything is connected.
At Blue Topaz, we don’t believe in bandaid solutions: we want to get to the root of the issue and address it head-on. Our bodies are deeply interconnected, so by addressing our diabetes challenges, we also improve our physical health, mental well-being, and overall outlook on life. We coach with a holistic, whole-body approach in mind.
Baby steps over Herculean pushes.
Lasting change doesn’t come from short bursts of monumental effort. We focus on small, doable actions that you can perform day in and day out...and that add up to major transformation over time.
Stay curious.
Life—and diabetes—aren’t always predictable. We encourage curiosity over judgment. Every setback is an opportunity to learn, adjust, and grow.
You are your greatest teacher.
We empower you to know yourself deeply and lead your own journey. That means finding ways of eating, moving, and living that truly align with you—not just the latest trend.
About Dani
Hi! My name is Dani Petrunich, Founder, CEO, and Coach at Blue Topaz Health Coaching, and I'm so glad you're here! Wondering who the human behind Blue Topaz is, and what her credentials are? Learn a little more about me here.
