What does a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach do? Health and wellness coaches engage individuals and groups in evidence-based, client-centered processes that facilitate and empower clients to develop and achieve self-determined, health and wellness goals. Coaches assist clients to use their own insight, personal strengths, and resources to set goals, commit to action steps, and establish accountability in building an envisioned healthy lifestyle. In this way, coaches empower clients through encouragement, exploration, the mobilization of internal strengths, the identification and utilization of external resources, and through the support and development of self-management strategies for executing sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes (NBHWC, 2024).
What is Health & Wellness Coaching? The coach’s role is one of accountability partner, not director, in navigating behavioral change and exploring opportunities for growth and development. As facilitators of the behavior change process, health and wellness coaches support clients to achieve self-directed goals and behavioral changes consistent with the client’s vision for health and wellbeing, informed by any treatment plans prescribed by the client’s professional healthcare team. When appropriate, health and wellness coaches may offer evidence-based resources or information from nationally recognized authorities. Additionally, when working under the license of a qualified medical or allied health professional (e.g., physician, psychologist, physical therapist), health and wellness coaches may support the implementation of those professionals’ treatment plans. On their own, however, coaches themselves do not diagnose, interpret medical data, prescribe or de-prescribe, recommend supplements, provide nutrition consultation or create meal plans, provide exercise prescription or instruction, consult and advise, or provide psychological therapeutic interventions* or treatment (NBHWC, 2024). Learn more about becoming a National Board Certified Health Coach at https://nbhwc.org/
What do I offer?
Mentorship for coaches in all stages of their careers.
Training for all student support personnel, first responders, healthcare providers, workplace wellness, universities (and more!) in self-care to support performance, achievement, and life satisfaction.
Support for parents who need strategies to help children in their transformation into adulthood.
Why do I offer it?
Student safety and security
Self-care and wellbeing
Crisis prevention
How are my services offered?
Speaking engagements
Workshops
Telephonic and distance coaching
Flexible hours with a duration to fit your need and goals
How much does it cost?
Your investment depends on the services needed and length of coaching relationship. Contact me for a FREE consultation so we can work together to create a whole you!