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What is HEalth Coaching?

The health coaching market predicts an increase in qualified educators in the next several years. This strong outlook and growth result from individuals, employers, and healthcare insurers recognizing the need for coaches who help facilitate change, offer guidance, and motivate clients to enhance lifestyle habits, age gracefully, and focus on prevention while living their best lives.
 
You will most likely find health educators through insurance plans, apps, corporate wellness settings, and, most recently, private practices. These are places where medical professionals have recognized the need and advantages associated with improving patient health and cutting claim costs.
 
Accountability, empathy, and compassion are attributes effective health coaches practice as they create a supportive environment where clients feel heard.
Struggles are real, and every experience is individual. Most coaches are in this occupation because they are passionate about helping others live their full potential.

  • We actively listen because, at one time, we have experienced not being understood.

 

  • We ask thoughtful questions because we know the feeling of being dismissed.

 

  • We convey information clearly and respectfully because we appreciate the emotion and intentions behind the information.

 
A health coach’s services can be accessible and valuable for people from all walks of life. Effective and consistent communication builds a relationship, secures a bond, and ensures that messages and tasks are understood without confusion. With a reliable flow, effective change is more likely to become sustainable. Coaches bring clarity to a goal or situation, and we want to champion the benefits of a realistic, actionable plan tailored to a client’s needs.
 
Wellness journeys look different for everyone, and the skill set they bring jump-start action, motivation, and a positive outcome. A valuable coach will most likely lead a well-rounded and healthy lifestyle. They are inspired and eager to share and help others by optimizing their client’s current habits and behaviors.
 
However, as deeply as they care about aiding in the journey to help others feel their best, they have health challenges also. Their health concerns, whether personal or related to someone close to them, have fueled their desire to guide others. Most can relate to feeling out of balance, but they believe progress is achievable with a foundational approach to habit stacking, stability, optimal health, and optimism. Their comprehensive training, skills, and personal experiences make them more empathetic and relatable as they support your desire to facilitate your health and wellness goals.
 
Health coaches are driven to help clients find answers and create a ripple effect of awareness and knowledge much needed to help them advocate for their best health, facilitate progress, and become aware of what works specifically for their situation and goals. We all must do the work, though. It’s crucial, but the journey is so rewarding. We work in tandem with healthcare providers rather than against them. Ultimately, with a motivational approach, we want our clients to take ownership of their health rather than just follow instructions. Many think we are a luxury ticket item reserved for the wealthy when that is so far from the truth. When you invest in your health, you reduce the need for medical intervention as you age.
 
As a health advocate, embrace that self-care goes beyond food, water, and exercise, and take a moment to reflect on what health means to you. When you are ready, look for a coach you can align and feel comfortable with. What a coach can offer can become a powerful tool for improving overall well-being. With your commitment, trust, and openness, long-term success is within your grasp.

In good health!