What Does a Health Coach Do?
Health coaching has come into existence out of sheer need for knowledgeable and dedicated leaders in the health and wellness space. Many people today, especially in the western world, are suffering from chronic illnesses and are not living up to their health potential. Unhealthy diets, lack of physical activity, and inattention to psychological health are areas of concern for much of the population. Health coaches can help.
Have you ever been to the doctor for an ailment and left feeling unheard or otherwise dissatisfied with the treatment plan? If so, that could be because many doctors today are too busy to spend ample time with patients and are often treating conditions in an isolated manner, with prescription drugs. That’s not to say you shouldn’t visit the doctor with your medical concerns (you certainly should!) or that regular physician visits should be abandoned. But, if you have ever felt as though your overall health is not being completely tended to by doctor visits alone, you may be among the many individuals who could benefit from the help of a health coach.
Health coaches take a holistic approach to wellness, meaning that they consider the whole body and mind when educating their clients about healthy living. Health coaches are also able to spend time listening carefully to their clients in order to best support each individual on their unique journey.
Health Coaches Will Help You Pay Attention to your Wellness Before You Get Sick!
Today, we have more knowledge than ever about living healthy, and most of us now know that we must pay attention to our health before a problem arises. But paying attention to your health before getting sick is not always easy.
Without worrisome symptoms, wellness can take a back seat to more seemingly urgent matters. Life easily becomes about convenience, which is often not in our health’s best interest. Regular meetings with your health coach can ensure you are prioritizing wellness. And, as mentioned above, health coaches will teach you how to make healthier life choices which work for you and your family.
Dr Sears Wellness Institute