About Us
Empowering Kidney Disease
Patients to Thrive at Every Stage.
What did Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tiger Woods, and Wayne Gretzky have in common?
All these top performers had coaches. Our founder, Tifiro Cook wondered, "Why don't people with kidney disease have a coach?"
Back when Tifiro was a freshman in college, he was living his dream as an 18-year-old college football player on the sunny practice fields of California — until a split second changed everything. A fitness enthusiast who knew his body well, Tifiro felt heart-pounding pain during practice and knew something was seriously wrong. Two days later, 22 pounds heavier, he received a diagnosis that would reshape his entire life: Glomerulonephritis, a kidney disease.
Over the next two decades, Tifiro received two kidney transplants and spent over a decade on both peritoneal and hemodialysis — all while maintaining a healthy, fit lifestyle. Through that journey, he recognized a critical gap: patients need clear, practical guidance.
Now, his goal is to bring that knowledge directly to you.
Whether you are in Stage 3 or Stage 5 CKD, we are here to meet you where you are — to help you understand your condition, take control of your health, and build a clear plan for what comes next.
Take the first step toward a healthier life — schedule your complimentary consultation below.
Your Personal Kidney Coach
If you've ever played a sport, you know what a coach does — they work with you through repetition until it becomes second nature. Coach Tifiro Cook brings that same dedication to kidney health, drawing from over two decades of personal experience to meet you where you are and guide you through your unique journey.
Bridging the Gap Between Doctor and Patient
We work alongside you and your medical team to help you incorporate doctor's recommendations with:
Personalized nutrition and exercise plans
A deeper understanding of your labs
Knowledge about your kidneys — what they do and how to keep them healthy
Clarity on what your doctors are saying
The confidence to ask the right questions and advocate for yourself
Benefits of an Integrative Health Coach
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Providing Tools & Skills
We provide you with tools and skills to help implement lifestyle changes prescribed by your provider.
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Helping You Set Goals
We guide you through setting goals and taking the steps to achieve them.
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Your Accountability Partner
We hold you accountable to achieve your goals.
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Explore Gaps & Improve Adherence
We assist you to explore gaps between your current condition and your goals, and help you adhere to the plan
Meet Your Coach
Tifiro Cook is a two-time kidney transplant survivor who spent over a decade on both hemo and peritoneal dialysis — all while maintaining a healthy, fit lifestyle. Through that journey, he recognized a critical gap: patients need clear, practical guidance to truly take control of their health.
As an American Association of Kidney Patients certified kidney coach, Coach Cook brings over 30 years of lived and professional experience to every client relationship. As a keynote speaker at National Kidney Foundation Symposiums for over five years, he has collaborated with the National Kidney Foundation, Ohio State University, and Johns Hopkins University Hospital to advance the standard of care for kidney disease patients across the country.
Author of The 10 Dialysis Commandments, Coach Cook walks alongside patients with Stage 3–5 kidney disease — giving them the tools to not just survive, but to thrive!
Tifiro Cook
Tifiro Cook is a two-time kidney transplant survivor who spent over a decade on both hemo and peritoneal dialysis — all while maintaining a healthy, fit lifestyle. Through that journey, he recognized a critical gap: patients need clear, practical guidance to truly take control of their health.
As an American Association of Kidney Patients certified kidney coach, Coach Cook brings over 30 years of lived and professional experience to every client relationship. As a keynote speaker at National Kidney Foundation Symposiums for over five years, he has collaborated with the National Kidney Foundation, Ohio State University, and Johns Hopkins University Hospital to advance the standard of care for kidney disease patients across the country.
Author of The 10 Dialysis Commandments, Coach Cook walks alongside patients with Stage 3–5 kidney disease — giving them the tools to not just survive, but to thrive!