Health Coaching

You know the chronic disease epidemic is reaching staggering heights, but did you know that the majority of those illnesses—over 85 percent, in fact—are driven by our behavior and environment, not our genes? That means we all have the power to prevent or reverse chronic illness just by adopting healthier habits.

As simple as that sounds, change is anything but easy. It takes drive, motivation, and strategy to change our habits—especially if we’ve been doing things a certain way for a long, long time. Most of all, it takes support—and that’s where health coaches excel.

Health coaches are change agents. They understand how habits form, they know how to reverse them, and they specialize in helping people overcome obstacles in pursuit of their goals. As part of a collaborative care team that includes Functional Medicine practitioners, nutritionists, and other allied health providers, health coaches support their clients as they make positive changes.

Learn more about health coaching and how it can stem the rising tide of chronic disease.

We all know we should be making healthy choices like exercising, getting plenty of rest, not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and drinking moderately—or not at all. Despite that, only 6 percent of Americans adhere to those five healthy behaviors.

The problem isn’t a lack of information; it’s that most people lack the strategy and support necessary to change a habit, even if they know they need to do it for their health.

Health coaches are highly trained professionals who draw on their skills to support their clients as they work through those changes.

• They use their knowledge of nutrition and Functional Health to help clients implement treatment plans.
• They utilize positive psychology and the stages of behavior change to replace old habits.
• Most importantly, they build relationships with their clients based on trust, communication, and unwavering support.

Want to find out more about what health coaches do—and the methods they use to do it? Check out the resources below.

Are you considering a new career path? One that lets you tap into your natural communication and listening skills, draws on your passion for wellness, and gives you the chance to make a real, lasting impact on other peoples’ lives? You might have exactly what it takes to become a health coach. The ADAPT Health Coach Training Program is a year-long, virtual course that offers instruction in everything you need to establish and grow your coaching career.

Our course gives you the skills you need to help others and change your own life in the process. Find out what our students had to say about their experience in the ADAPT Health Coach Training Program.