One of the questions I get asked the most is about the process of becoming a health and wellness coach. In today’s world, social media is filled with “experts” sharing the latest and trendiest tips. However, despite the field of health and wellness coaching not being new, it is still relatively young and unregulated. This means almost anyone can call themselves a health and wellness coach. Thankfully, that is changing as the field begins to establish more standards and regulations.
I first worked as a health coach in one of my roles at a corporation, helping members with chronic health issues and co-occurring depression (and other mental health conditions as the program expanded). Back then, we struggled to find some type of certification or accreditation to lend credibility to our work, even though all of us were mental health professionals. The field has come a long way since then. There is now an accrediting body partnered with the National Board of Medical Examiners (the same one responsible for accrediting medical professionals) to certify coaches who meet a set of standards and pass a rigorous national certification exam.
When I decided to become a nationally certified coach, I spent considerable time researching training programs. I looked at over a dozen and eventually chose the mindbodygreen coaching program. I had been receiving newsletters from mindbodygreen for years and appreciated their holistic approach to health and wellness. Their program is advised by some of the top leaders in the industry, and I saw how supportive and dedicated they are to students’ success.
The mindbodygreen program stood out to me because of its blend of self-paced and live instruction, ample practice opportunities with faculty and students, and ongoing support for training and continuing education after graduation. They also offer a complimentary business course to help set you up for success and an additional course that delves into functional nutrition. Their program goes above and beyond what you need to become a health and wellness coach, whether you choose to be a mindbodygreen health coach or pursue national certification, as I did.
If you’re considering a career as a health and wellness coach, choosing the right program is an important and personal decision. I love talking to people who are considering entering this field and would love to hear from you if this is the path calling you.
If you’ve already decided that this is the career for you, that’s fantastic! If you decide to enroll in the mindbodygreen program, feel free to use my special discount code to get $750.00 off your course tuition. Just follow this process to enroll:
- You can click here to add the class to your cart by clicking “Enroll Now.”
- Enter HCCSTUDENT186 on the checkout page. You should then see the price adjusted.
- Complete your purchase and you are on your way to a new career and a new life for yourself (and your family and friends).
Embarking on this journey has been incredibly rewarding for me, and I’m excited for you to experience the same fulfillment and success in helping others achieve their health and wellness goals.