5 Things to Look for in a Health Coach Program
A simple Google search on “health coach program” returns about 139 million results—although, obviously, you won’t have millions of programs to compare. But you may have a dozen or so that are serious contenders when it comes to your choice. How do you whittle it down to just a few top picks? When navigating through […]
15 Tips for How to Attract Health Coaching Clients
Forging a business in the health and wellness industry isn’t easy, even for certified professionals. Though there’s tremendous competition to secure clients and establish yourself as a health expert, the rewards of helping others (and making a living while doing it) are well worth it for many professional health coaches.
The Ultimate Guide to Fighting Inflammation
Are you sick of triggering old sports injuries, or feeling like every lousy food choice leaves your stomach crying out in pain? The problem might be chronic inflammation; a confusion in your body where your immune system is over-triggered. If you let this inflammation get out of control, it can put you at risk for […]
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10 Marketing Experts Share Their Biggest Marketing Lesson for Personal Trainers & Health Coaches
There are over 100,000 health coaches currently working in the United States and over 200,000 personal trainers. Do you belong to either of these groups? Do you run your own health coaching or personal training business? As a business owner, you know that marketing is essential if you want to attract new clients and keep […]
The Benefits of Working With A Holistic Health Coach
Over half of Americans battle chronic diseases. One in four suffer from multiple chronic conditions that last a year or longer and disrupt daily life. These chronic conditions are driving up health care costs and increasing demand on our health care system; they account for over 80% of hospital admissions, 90% of filled prescriptions, and […]
25 Things You Need to Know About Becoming a Holistic Health Coach
Taking the leap to become a holistic health coach can seem intimidating—especially if you’re leaving the stability of a 9-5 job.
10 Ways to Support Clients with Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is the most common chronic metabolic bone disease and it often goes undiagnosed and undetected until you unexpectedly fracture a bone. The disease affects men and women and its occurrence is rising. The costs of preventing or not treating osteoporosis are high. Patients often experience extreme complications after one year of major fractures as […]
12 Easy Holiday Workout Plans
When the holidays come around, schedules get packed and cookie trays are everywhere. That can make it more challenging to stick to your nutrition and fitness routines, but sneaking time in to exercise can have huge benefits, from lowering holiday-related stress to minimizing the impact of all those delicious treats. Keep these 12 strategies in […]
How To Support Your Personal Training Clients Without Burning Out
Most budding coaches in the health industry enter the field for the freedom to live on their own terms without the stress that comes with a traditional nine-to-five job.
How Holistic Care is Creating New Career Opportunities in Healthcare
In many ways, “holistic care” is an umbrella term. It encompasses a wide array of roles and specific job titles, but they all have one mission in common: to provide an integrated approach to healthcare that treats both mind and body.