What’s a Health Coach & Why you Need One

Even though the Health industry is slowly recognizing Health Coaches as a real thing, most people still don’t know what they do and how you can benefit from one. A lot of people compare them to Nutritionists, Therapists, Personal Trainers, or medical professionals. Some people think that it’s a waste of time and not as effective as it seems. Health Coaches are different from all of these occupations; however, are not meant to replace them. In return they work alongside these experts as an ally to achieve a balanced healthy lifestyle. Coaches have a different role all together and have been sought out recently to fill that gap that Nutritionists, Doctors, and Therapists cannot. 

A Health Coach is a mentor or guide who empowers clients to take responsibility for their own health and achievement of wellness goals. They focus strongly on lifestyle shifts and have a basic understanding of dietary patterns and overall wellness. Coaching clients toward their own ideas of health instead of someone else’s is key. They do not diagnose or prescribe cookie cutter plans the way a Doctor or Nutritionist would, instead focuses on the individual’s needs, what they want to achieve, and keep them accountable for it. Health coaches also aim to teach the client how to listen to their body so that they can learn to heal themselves. Most health professionals give you no option but to depend on them for their services with plans and prescriptions; however, Health Coaches teach you a skill you can maintain for the rest of your life. 

I am a Health Coach. I love the feeling of helping people accomplish their own ideas of success. I like to push and motivate people. 

I knew that Health Coaching was the path for me when I knew I could combine my love for helping people with my obsession with health and fitness. Since a tween, I had been reading every magazine, book, or blog to do with being healthy: “The Best Exercises for a Firm Booty”, “Superfoods”, “How Many Calories Do You Need Per Day”, “Yoga for a Restful Sleep”, and “Meditation for Less Stress”. I had become a little obsessed with planning out meals, exercise regimes and trying most fad diets out there. The information involving the world’s idea of being healthy was overwhelming. Like most people who struggle to find the answer to great wellness, I became very confused on what was the perfect healthy life. 

The reality is, there is no ideal way of eating or exercising. Health is not a desired destination for your life, it is simply a constant journey that is individualized for all of us. When I discovered this for myself I instantly wanted to share this concept with everyone I knew. This is when I discovered the role Health Coach.

People need someone to talk to about their confusion. Someone to empathize with them about the pressures of maintaining a balanced life in this society. As a Health Coach, I am passionate about hearing a person’s story and how that has affected their journey towards health. 

Let me help you! Some concerns Health Coaches can help you with include but are not limited to: Weight management, food craving, sleep, energy levels, stress management, and digestive issues. For me, my clients and I focus on bringing more self-love into every aspect of your life. I hope you will consider having one in your life, even I have my own Health Coach.