What is a Health Coach?

You might be wondering.  After all, I didn't even know what it was a year ago!

After my nutrition studies at the Nutrition Therapy Institute in Denver, CO I decided to embark on a 1 year program at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to become a health coach.

Why? Because I slowly realized that nutrition was not THE only answer to health, but that it was much more. (My yoga and meditation trainings were involved in this philosophy.)


My IIN training provided me an understanding that to be healthy you need more than just a good diet- but stress management, activity, a satisfying career, good relationships, etc...

A nutritionist might give you a meal plan, an overwhelming list of what to eat/what not to eat, another list of supplements, etc... but a health coach will help you incorporate healthy habits in a gentle and supportive manner. A health coach is basically an advisor who provides ongoing support and guidance to clients as they set goals and make sustainable changes to improve their health and happiness. We walk you through it and hold you by the hand.

In addition to nutrition, here are some specific concepts I learned and follow as a health coach:

Bio-individuality™: The concept of bio-individuality is that each person has unique food and lifestyle needs. One person’s food is another person’s poison, and that’s why fad diets tend to fail in the long run. Working on the principle of bio-individuality, I support you to make positive changes that are based on your unique needs, lifestyle, preferences, and ancestral background. I use a personalized, holistic approach to ensure that you will have great success.

Primary Food™: It’s easy to overlook all of the things that contribute to our sense of nourishment and fulfillment. It’s not just the food we eat, but all of the other factors present in our daily lives. Healthy relationships, a fulfilling career, regular physical activity and a spiritual awareness are essential forms of

nourishment. When these “primary foods” are balanced, what you eat becomes secondary. I will support you in achieving all of your goals, from eating the right foods for your body to living an inspired, fulfilling life.

While Health Coaching is a relatively new concept, it is becoming increasingly popular and effective to improve health.  

• The Huffington Post wrote a great article about why health coaches are important.
• And there is a very informative segment on ABC News about health coaches.
• Men's Journal wrote about the "rise of the health coach".  

More and more, doctors are starting to partner with health coaches. Many have realized they just don't have the time or training to help patients with diet and lifestyle changes but they know it would improve their health.

This is a GREAT article about medical teams partnering with health coaches to better serve a patient. The way medicine should be!

I'm very excited to be starting my business as a heath coach mid-September, so stay tuned for more information on my services and programs!



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Be well,