Phds on a Mission: Helping Students & Scholars write with Confidence
Dissertation coaching, editing, and research guidance from experienced educators
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Meet your Editors:
Meet Kristen & Vanessa 👋🏻
Two PhDs, one mission:
To make academic writing less overwhelming and more empowering.
We are researchers, educators, and writing coaches with a shared passion for helping students and scholars succeed.
We are both Associate Professors with over 15 years of teaching experience each in higher education. Our combined scholarly record includes more than 60 peer-reviewed publications, numerous conference presentations, and multiple book chapters.
Kristen expertise lies in applied exercise physiology, while Vanessa specializes in strength and conditioning. Together, we bring a unique combination of research, teaching, and coaching experience to guide students and professionals through every stage of academic writing.
We specialize in:
- APA, MLA
- Dissertation and thesis coaching
- Academic editing and feedback
- Research communication and structure
We are known for making overwhelming projects manageable, providing accountability, and helping writers build confidence while developing strong, impactful work.
Dr. Kristen C. Snyman, Phd, CSCS*D
Kristen’s expertise in applied exercise physiology, along with years of research, teaching, and publication experience. Her calm, insightful guidance helps writers refine clarity, strengthen structure, and communicate research effectively.
Dr. Vanessa Cazás-Moreno, Phd, CSCS*D, RSCC
Vanessa’s expertise in strength and conditioning, along with experience coaching students and professionals. Her structured yet supportive approach ensures that overwhelming projects become manageable while building confidence.
Why Work With Us
When you choose us, you get more than editing—you get partners who understand both the technical and emotional challenges of academic writing. Together, we bring complementary strengths, shared passion, and a commitment to helping you succeed.
Services offered:
Academic Writing Coach Services: The Strong She PhD team provides detailed academic writing coaching services for multiple scientific fields targeted to masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees. The magnitude of coaching services will vary based on client needs. Some examples of services are provided below, and client-specific packages can be customized to your unique needs. Thesis and dissertation academic writing coaching services are available for the following fields: Physiology, Biology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Biomechanics, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Athletic Training, Cognitive Sciences, and Psychology. Editing services are available with formatting expertise in APA & MLA styles.
Service options include academic paper outlining, line-by-line editing, paragraph re-structuring, content checks, native English speaker spelling, grammar, and punctuation checks, writing trend identification, and client-tailored writing feedback to improve future writing confidence and success. Additional coaching services can be discussed during the initial consultation.
Academic Editorial Services: Some clients may only need format and style editing. The Strong She PhD provides format & style-specific editing aligned with APA and MLA standards. The academic editorial service is ideal for someone who does not need extensive writing edits and feedback. Formatting and style standards for content and references are included within this service. Service fees vary depending on the length of the document or manuscript. Rush options are available for additional fees.
What Makes “The Strong She” Unique:
Clients of the Strong She PhD are guaranteed one 1-on-1 initial consultation with their new coach or editor, one follow-up consultation to discuss the final product, and an option for additional consultations for those utilizing the academic writing services packages. We offer transparency in costs and fee structures, price guarantees, and a guaranteed delivery timeline based on the magnitude of the coaching or editing task.
Your coaches are dedicated educators and researchers who are passionate about student success. They will provide feedback to enhance your future. You will engage with a real person and are guaranteed human-generated edits and content.
Contact us for a free cost-estimate consultation at thestrongshephd@gmail.com
Testimonials
“The editorial team helped me accomplish my goal of completing my dissertation for my PhD without undue stress. I found their service professional, and received timely advise on my copy editing needs. They were terrific to work with!”
“Thank you for the great service.”
Ready to strengthen your writing?
Email us your project details for a personalized response.
Please include:
- Writing Style (APA, MLA, etc.)
- Word count / page count
- Dissertation/Thesis Coaching
- Deadline
- Service needed (Formatting only, Formatting + Grammar, Editing/Feedback, Dissertation/Thesis Coaching)
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