What is health coaching?*

Health coaching is a confidential and supportive partnership between you and the health coach. It effectively motivates and encourages behavior change to help you meet your health and wellness vision and goals.

What credentials do you have?

Besides my own personal story finding success with holistic lifestyle changes, I have a Bachelor of Science from the University of Delaware in Food and Agribusiness Marketing and Management, meaning I have extensive knowledge on food production, nutrition labels, packaging, marketing tactics, and laws/regulations. I am able to teach you to make educated choices around food quality and nutrition. Additionally, I have graduate degrees in Integrative Medicine Consulting and Wellness Coaching from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. I also worked in the pharmaceutical industry understanding and translating data for healthcare professionals, and was a patient myself struggling to find answers for a decade, so I understand the conventional healthcare system from both sides.

How does a health coaching visit differ from a nurse or provider visit? Can I only schedule visits with health coaches when I am sick?*

In traditional nurse or provider visits, the provider is the expert and may prescribe treatment. In health coaching, you are the expert decision maker for your life; the health coach guides you in setting and reaching your goals. Your overall well-being, whether you are managing a medical condition or not, is the goal of health coaching.

What aspects of my life can I address with my coach?*

Eating habits/nutrition, finances, health maintenance, life satisfaction, possible reduction of the medications you’re using, physical activity, sleep and relaxation, stress and weight management, relationships, spiritual practices, and mindset are all areas that you can discuss with a health coach. It’s your choice as to what you want to focus on to improve your well-being.

How many visits will I need with my health coach?*

There’s no set number of visits; however, meeting with your health coach on a regular basis will guide you along your journey to wellness.

*via https://www.purdue.edu/hr/CHL/no-cost_Wellness/hc/healthCoachingFaq.php