The Institute for Integrative Nutrition is an online program offering a one year course to become a health counselor. At times, they use the term ‘health counselor’ and other times you will see ‘health coach’. Their health coach training program began in 1992 and is focused on holistic nutrition. The […] Read more
If you are beginning your own health coaching business, it is essential that you gain your own professional liability insurance. Insurance is generally paired with an LLC (limited liability corporation) title. And insurance can help protect your assets in the unfortunate event of a lawsuit. Here are a few to […] Read more
When you are starting your own health coaching business, one of the best things you can do to prepare is to create your business plan. This will help you to clarify your objectives including identifying your target market, assessing your finances and approaching marketing. If you are applying for a […] Read more
One of the key ingredients to successful health coaching of a client is to fully engage in active listening. The entire focus should naturally be on the client (or patient) throughout the session. What is active listening? Active listening is focused listening and attention. It is being present and fully […] Read more
Duke University is on the forefront of change in the realm of preventive care, accentuating self-responsibility and honoring patient value systems. They are taking major steps to add credibility and validity to the health coaching profession by way of research and upcoming policy change. Duke boasts an incredibly inspiring health […] Read more
Health Coaching establishes a partnership between coach and client, who work together to create a personalized plan for wellness. Being healthy is not simply the absence of disease, but is rather, a holistic approach to well-being. It is a whole body, mind and spirit approach to well-being. Health Coaches (or […] Read more
