Health Coaching

 
Those dealing with complex issues can benefit from a personalized plan of care that a Health Coach can provide. This personalized guidance can be offered in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, businesses and private practice.
 
To fully understand their clients' needs and health goals, Health Coaches need to be knowledgeable in the integrated use of complementary and conventional therapies. Often Health Coaches assist their clients by:
 
· Designing personalized healthcare plans which address physical, mental, emotional & spiritual issues
· Recognizing & shifting behaviors and beliefs that block success or readiness to change
· Facilitating communication between conventional & complementary providers & the client
· Teaching about tools & practices for self-care, reflection, balance & growth
 
Professional disciplines appropriate for health coaching include, but are not limited to: nursing, social work, psychology, medicine, nutrition, pharmacy, chiropractic, naturopathy and acupuncture.
 
Two good sources of information about Health/Wellness Coaching:
 
University of Minnesota, Center for Spirituality and Healing:  http://www.csh.umn.edu/healthcoaching/home.html
Wellcoaches:  http://www.wellcoaches.com/