Wellness Coaching
Anybody can call themselves a coach in any field, without any certification and many do!
On my part, I hold a strong foundation in exercise physiology, nutrition and stress management with a Masters Degree in Exercise + Health Science [Bristol University] and a Bachelors degree in Physical Education [Birmingham University]
We all know we should exercise regularly and most of us have a pretty good idea as to what we should be doing. The trouble is most of us don't! We also need to pay greater attention to what we eat. Most people are still confused when it comes to good nutrition or just can't fit it into their hectic lifestyle.
BUT it's not your fault! The modern-day world almost conspires against us! There are many barriers and roadblocks today when it comes to living a healthy, balanced and active life. Hence the growing awareness and need for professional wellness coaches.
How does a Wellness Coach differ from a Nutritionist or Personal Trainer?
There are many Wellness Coaches that are nutritionists and personal trainers, however not all trainers and nutritionists are Wellness Coaches (and vice versa).
The biggest difference is the approach that is taken towards achieving goals.
A personal trainer is typically hired to provide guidance, motivation, education, hands on support and to tell you how to achieve your goals.
This support is very appropriate in many cases.
A nutritionist has a similar function, they are trained to provide information, guidance and design a recipe for success when someone has very specific dietary needs and goals. Again, they serve a fantastic role in supporting their clients through the questions they have.
A Wellness Coach takes a different approach again when working with clients.
Wellness Coaches support their clients in creating lifestyle change such that they get more of their definition of wellness into their lives.
A key element of coaching is to listen to and understand how each client defines wellness - as that is really what is important to improve their life.
Fundamentally a Wellness Coach assumes that you have your own answers. Certainly there are opportunities for education and sharing information when appropriate (and this information should be shared only in the coaches areas of expertise),
However the focus of a Wellness Coach is one of empowering the client to clearly see for themselves the most appropriate path forward such that they can make sustainable, long term lifestyle changes. This is much different than telling them what they need to do today. It involves discussing goals, a vision, and designing a plan together.
A Wellness Coach will ask empowering questions to the client that re-enforce their compelling reasons to make healthy lifestyle decisions rather than telling them the reason why they should make change. A coach will provide tools for motivation, goal setting, self discovery and embrace the fact that no two clients will need to have the same approach in making lifestyle change. As you can see the quality and depth of conversation that a wellness coach and a trainer will be very different.
Typically a Wellness Coach will work with clients in the area of nutrition, exercise, weight control, stress management, and some coach on areas of relationships, sleep quality, disease management, and life balance.
A number of progressive companies are recognizing the value of designing healthy lifestyles as a preventative measure to curb escalating health care costs. It's simply good business to show a commitment to employees. Implementing Wellness Coaching programs creates a corporate culture of health and wellness, it facilitates learning, and most importantly is welcomed by employees looking for the key to making sustainable healthy lifestyle changes.
Why WellCoach
At WellCoach, the focus is first on YOU. Who are you? What are your dreams? What are your strengths? By taking responsibility for where you are at, WellCoach can help take you to the next level, and to the next after that.....
WellCoach can provide you with the tools to get there: Exercise and Fitness, Nutrition, Stress Management, Financial Management, Self Management. Everything you need to suceed in life, with your health intact, all on the one site!
That's why WellCoach is the ultimate online resource for the ultimate in personal health and lifelong wellbeing...!!
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There are many roadblocks today when it comes to living a healthy, active lifestyle!