Over the past several years, Wellness Coaching has taken on a more predominant role in the fitness industry. It is difficult to get through an industry trade journal without running into an ad for one or more “educational opportunities” for becoming a wellness coach.
In working with several thousand fitness professionals from various specialty backgrounds I most often am asked two simple questions. I want to share those answers with you here.
- What is a Wellness Coach – Answer: A proactive advocate for the overall wellness of the client.
- What is best training for becoming a Wellness Coach – Answer: Health & Lifestyle Coach Certificate from the National Institute of Whole Health (NIWH).
Want further details on the reasoning for these conclusions? READ ON.Wellness Coach definition, if you search for just a few minutes, has apparently many different means. All generally related to being a wellness advocate. Ultimately for the fitness industry professional it might be easiest to note that there are Wellness Coaches who are nutritionists, trainers, instructors, chiropractors, etc., but not all who have those specialties are Wellness Coaches. Related yes, but generally a bit different in approach.
Wellness Coach, Doug Nau’s article speaks to the Wellness Coach roll
Wellness Coach Training… It’s fairly simple why I point to the NIWH program for Wellness Coaching training. We have a great deal of information on their program available on the website, so I’ll bullet some reasons below.
- NIWH has more than 30 years of institutional education experience
- New On-line programs for convenient accessibility
- Program instructors are comprised of a variety of industry leading doctors and therapists
- Successful completion not only gives a title… Also provides you the ability to bill insurance companies for services rendered to clients. (Insurance company buy in doesn’t come easy)
- Established referral network to assist in the new career elements
- They offer discounts to Fitness Pro Travel Network members not available from their own site
Wellness Coaching is a growing trend in the Health & Fitness Industry. The Health & Lifestyle Coach Certificate is an excellent program should you want to move to this cutting edge of client wellness. You will be viewed a bit more as an Allied Health Professional and it may open up several new doors for your career or fitness business.
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Good.So great articles.Best wishes for you.
I had to read your post twice to get the full meaning of it. I enjoy reading what you have to say. It’s unfortunate that more people do not comprehend the benefits of coaching. Keep up the good work.