Cheyenne Buckingham

Author

Cheyenne Buckingham is a Brooklyn-based health journalist, editor, and content strategist with over a decade of experience translating complex medical research into actionable, human-centered stories. Her work sits at the intersection of wellness, longevity, and patient advocacy, with a focus on musculoskeletal health, women’s pelvic health, and underreported chronic conditions.

Currently a prolific freelance writer and content consultant, Cheyenne’s expertise is trusted by some of the world’s most influential brands. She regularly contributes to SELF, HealthCentral, EatingWell, and U.S. News & World Report. Her byline can also be seen in the Washington Post, Everyday Health, GOOP, Business Insider, USA Today, and Condé Nast Traveler. She also provides content strategy and editing services for major brands, including Hinge Health, Nike, Informa TechTarget, and various Condé Nast brands.

Whether investigating inequities in clinical trials and the healthcare system at large, reporting on longevity clinics abroad, or profiling individuals redefining possibility while living with chronic conditions, Cheyenne approaches every story with an unwavering commitment to medical accuracy and ethical reporting.

Before her freelance career, Cheyenne held several high-impact, full-time editorial roles. These included:

Senior Health Editor at Hone Health: Not only did she manage several freelance writers and a junior in-house staff writer, but she also founded and managed a 30-person medical review board for The Edge, a blog focusing on perimenopause, hormonal health, and sustainable weight loss.
Staff Editor at Nike: She managed the health and styling verticals for Nike’s Organic Growth team, overseeing a massive network of freelancers to drive global engagement through SEO-backed fitness content.
Senior News Editor at Eat This, Not That!: She owned daily news coverage, diving deep into emerging health studies and food trends for one of the largest nutrition outlets in the digital space.