about CoLab Life

My Journey: Witnessing the Healing Voids

Convinced early that my calling was in healthcare, I joined the Army and started working in the medical field right out of high school. Working my way into and through the field of nursing on my way to medical school, I remained eager to make a difference in the national healthcare crisis.

However, as I worked within the system, I began to recognize a critical truth: Healthcare cannot be fixed strictly from the inside out.

Working as a Registered Nurse in Emergency Departments across the country—from community hospitals to trauma centers to VA Medical Care—I consistently observed two main gaps:

  1. The Implementation Gap: Patients receive a diagnosis but lack the tools and guidance needed to convert medical advice into real-world behavior change.

  2. The Caregiver Gap: Caring professionals want to help, but the system lacks the time and structure to do so effectively.

After nearly 20 years working in the healthcare system, I am still eager to make a difference. I have decided to shift my knowledge, experience, and skills to fill the gaps. Health in this country cannot improve until we change the demands we place on it.

The Solution = Human connection + Technological tools

I founded coLab Life because I believe technology, when personalized and human-centered, is the vehicle through which we can enable humanity to live better lives.

Who We Are

CoLab Life: A Mission of Movement

Toward Collective Wellness

  • Most people believe that reclaiming their health requires a painful life overhaul. I disagree.

    After 20 years in healthcare, I have learned that sustainable change doesn't come from massive disruption; it comes from strategy.

    I operate on the 1% Principle: A 1% positive shift in your perspective and habits doesn't just change you—it creates a 10% impact on your family, your work, and your community.

    We don't need to rebuild your life in a day. We just need to start the ripple.
    Let’s amplify it together!

  • A Nurse Coach is a Fierce Advocate and a Skilled Strategist for your life.

    The healthcare system specializes in diagnosis (finding the problem), but it often fails at execution (solving it). That is where I step in.

    • Doctors treat the disease; I train the person.

    • Medicine gives you the "what"; I engineer the "how."

    I don't just give you advice. I partner with you to build a tactical roadmap that turns medical guidance into sustainable, real-world action.

  • Joshua Tuveson, BSN, RN, CEN

    Founder, CoLab Life | Veteran | Strategist

    Who I Am: Guided by Faith, Family, & Service
    My foundation is built on more than just clinical credentials. My life is guided by a few "North Stars" that inform every coaching relationship I enter:

    Faith-Centered Foundation
    My devotion to God is the bedrock of my life. I operate on the principle that true growth and revelation come through Him, and I strive to lead with integrity and compassion in every interaction.

    Eternal Family Mission
    My family is my first priority. For us, an "Eternal Family" is more than a belief—it is a daily practice of unconditional love, open communication, and never giving up on one another. I bring this same commitment of unconditional regard to my clients. Whether you are a busy professional or a transitioning veteran, you are not a number to me; you are a person of infinite worth.

    Military Values
    Serving in the U.S. Army Reserve (2004-2017) instilled in me the values of Loyalty, Duty, and Selfless Service. As a veteran, I understand the unique challenges of service, and I have a special heart for my brothers and sisters in arms who are navigating the complex transition to civilian wellness.

    My Coaching Style: Transformational & Strategic
    As an Advocate and Strategic Thinker, I see patterns where others see complexity. My gift is connecting the disparate parts of your life—your health, your habits, and your values—to find the "overlooked details" that unlock major change.

    • How this works for you: While a doctor may give you a diagnosis, I help you engineer the strategy to live with it. I translate rigid medical advice into a flexible, personalized lifestyle plan that fits your reality without crushing your spirit.

    In our partnership, you are the expert on your life. I am the strategist who walks alongside you to uncover your inner wisdom and build the bridge to your best self.

    Ready to change the demands you place on your health?
    [Schedule Your Consultation] — Let’s build your bridge together.

  • From Front Lines to New Frontiers

    What started as a response to twenty years on the healthcare front lines has grown into a movement. My vision for CoLab Life is threefold:

    1. Innovate (The Tools)
    To develop human-centered technology that doesn't just track data, but personalizes care. I want to make the strategy of a Nurse Coach accessible to anyone with a smartphone, turning complex medical orders into simple, daily actions.

    2. Integrate (The Connection)
    To cure the isolation of illness. We are building a community where you never have to struggle alone. By integrating professional guidance with peer support, we ensure that "health" is something we build together, not in isolation.

    3. Impact (The Legacy)
    To change the demands we place on our health system. My goal is to build a legacy where wellness is not a privilege for the few, but a sustainable standard for the many.

    My ultimate goal is not just to change habits, but to build a community that transforms how we live.

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