Coaching-It's not just for athletes!
When most people hear the word “coach,” they usually tend to think of the person standing on the sidelines, pointing and yelling, ready to burst a blood vessel at the next missed opportunity to score. But now there’s a new kind of coach in town- a Wellness Coach. This is a person who will be standing on your sidelines, encouraging and cheering you on, and helping you set and reach all of your health and wellness goals, no matter how big or small. Coaching definitely is not something that is new in a sense of just being created, but rather is something that is just being discovered (or remembered!) by many people.
Everyone has different needs and goals concerning their health and overall wellbeing. When taking a holistic approach, we address the whole person- mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually… And whole people are happy people! From weight management to diet modification, physical fitness to emotional support, Wellness Coaches offer support and creative solutions from the very beginning.
How can a Wellness Coach help me?
Wellness Coaches can help with just about anything. Generally, we have a solution based, goal-oriented focus that helps the client meet and reach their goals- personally, professionally, financially, physically, mentally, etc. Wellness Coaches are an inexhaustible resource that is available to you throughout the entire process, for support, encouragement, advice or to just simply listen. We will be there every step of the way to help you overcome obstacles and then to celebrate when you are successful.
Who can benefit from having a Wellness Coach?
Anyone can benefit from having a Wellness Coach! From kids who want to do well in sports, to their parents, new graduates to business professionals, someone who wants to lose 20lbs to someone who needs to lose 200- coaching is the support and encouragement that will help you reach all of your goals.
What’s the difference between a Coach and a Counselor?
Counselors usually dig deeply into a client’s past to assess and evaluate how they got to their current situation. Coaches are generally less concerned with things that have happened in the past and want to focus on being productive and successful both in the present moment and in the future. Counselors have strict protocol to follow when it comes to meeting with clients, and it usually has to be very clinical and formal. Coaches have much more freedom when it comes to when and where they will meet with their clients, and how they will conduct each appointment. For example, a coaching session with a client who has a goal of losing weight would be more effectively held outdoors, the supermarket, or at a gym, instead of being confined to an office building.
Why choose a Wellness Coach?
Wellness Coaches can be an invaluable asset in the long run, as we are able to help you identify and reach your personal goals. Coaches can help you to discover what the most important things are in your life and aid you in working toward them, be it health, success at work, a relationship, financial stability, emotional freedom or anything else your heart desires. Coaching develops a strong sense of partnership, which helps you to have peace of mind that you are not alone.
What is the coaching process like?
Wellness Coaching is greatly different from athletic coaching in that we won’t have a coronary if our team has a setback. We understand that life happens and things can be challenging at times- but that’s why we are here- to help you get through them and back on path to your success! Wellness Coaches use a variety of tools to help assess different aspects of the client’s life and figure out what areas need the most attention. We can then utilize numerous different techniques for helping clients reach their personal goals.
Hi, I’m Kate Johnson, a trained Wellness Coach, and Holistic Health Professional at Life Source Health Partners. I am certified as a Reiki Master, Phlebotomist, Registered Nurse Aid, and a Health and Wellness Engagement Counselor. For the past several years, I have been working with patients across the state to better their health and quality of life by helping them to set and meet their wellness goals. Please call or come in to schedule a free consultation to learn more about this exciting new opportunity!
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