Kristi Jacques Falk

Kristi Jacques Falk is the Founder and Executive Director of The Diabetes Wellness Council (formerly The Wellness Council for SC). Kristi is passionate about the positive effects “true wellness” has on the lives of children and adults in South Carolina.

Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1983, Kristi has searched for a healthy path for her life. In 2000, she owned and operated Abundant Life Whole Foods Market in Conway, SC where her knowledge of healthy lifestyles expanded and was put to good use. After a couple of years, she realized that she needed to reach a larger audience and organized the Alternative Healthcare Expo which later became The Wellness Expo of Myrtle Beach. In 2006, Kristi founded The Wellness Council for South Carolina with a goal of educating and improving the lives of citizens throughout the state. In 2016, the focus of the organization changed to diabetes and improving glucose management. The name of the organization officially changed in 2018.

She has appeared on local television and radio programs and featured in publications such as Coastal Business Life, South Carolina Woman Magazine, Natural Awakenings Magazine, The Sun News, and Weekly Surge. She is currently a member of Together SC, SCACED (SC Association for Economic Development), The National Wellness Institute and Independent Sector and is currently the President of Rivertown Toastmasters in Conway, SC.

She is now a Diabetes Educator, a member of AADE, a DPP Lifestyle Coach and a Certified Ketogenic Lifestyle Coach as well as a public speaker and author.