Why A Health Coach Is Part Of Your Health Equation
Health coaches are part of your health equation wherever you are on your midlife journey. We've been around since the 1950s and are experts in science-backed behavior change. Health coaches can be found in private practice focusing on various health issues, such as autoimmune diseases, fertility, brain health, weight loss, men's health, and midlife women's health. Health coaches can also be found in corporate America, college campuses, health insurance companies, and medical spas.
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Learn how a health coach can help you connect the dots between your current health status and your greater health vision.
3 Ways Health Coaches Can Help You
1. Connect with your WHY
Your journey starts with knowing your why. Whether it's to lose weight and reverse your type 2 diabetes, heal your gut from a root cause approach, or reverse your hair loss, health coaches are trained to use science-backed strategies to support you in finding the motivation needed to get started. We help you uncover your strengths and values that are aligned with your bigger health vision.
2. Build a strong foundation
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to reaching your health goals. Health coaches look at each client as a bio-individual who has a unique health story. We work together to create a plan with step-by-step directions that will support your journey with smart goals, and ways to navigate around obstacles along the way. We help you be efficient in a sustainable way.
3. A health coach is your accountability partner
Health coaches help you stay accountable and are here for you every step of the way. Discovering your unique health equation is not linear, and there will be setbacks. Health coaches are empathetic and patient. We are here to help you navigate this time in your life to discover what works for you long-term.
How To Find A Qualified Health Coach
There are thousands of health coaches with varying certifications that you can find online. But, how do you know if you’re working with one that is certified with the highest standard of behavior change strategies and knowledge? The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) collaborated with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) in 2016 to produce a board certification exam that health coaches must be approved for. Meaning, that they have taken a NBHWC-approved health coaching program before sitting for the test. There are now over 10,000 National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches that hold this highest credential. This special group of health coaches embodies the training, education, and assessment standards, allowing for the profession to advance in all aspects of health care and wellness. To find an NBCHWC credentialed health coach, such as at Jill Foos Wellness, follow the link here.
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