Online Health Coach - Healthy Support

What is a Health Coach?

A Health Coach is a professional health guide, motivator, and supporter all wrapped into one, his sole focus is helping you improve your physical and mental health.

Sometimes it can be difficult to stay focused on your health goals. This is where a health coach steps in.

Health coaches differ from traditional healthcare providers in that they take a holistic approach to healthcare, considering all aspects of a person’s life and how they may be affecting their overall health and well-being. They also prioritize empowering their clients to take control of their own health, rather than simply prescribing treatments or medications.

Health coaches work with clients to identify their health objectives and create health plans to help them reach those goals.
They may also provide education and support on topics such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and overall wellness.

History and evolution of health coaching

Health coaching is a relatively new field within the healthcare industry, with a history that can be traced back to the early 1990s. At that time, healthcare professionals began to recognize the importance of addressing the various factors that influence a person’s health, rather than just treating symptoms and diseases. This holistic approach to healthcare, which focuses on the whole person rather than just their physical symptoms, is known as integrative medicine.

One of the pioneers of this movement was Dr. James Gordon, who founded the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in 1991. Dr. Gordon believed that the mind and body are interconnected and that addressing psychological, emotional, and social factors is essential for achieving optimal health and wellness. He developed a model for integrating traditional and complementary therapies into mainstream healthcare, which he called the “functional medicine” approach.

As the integrative medicine movement gained momentum, other healthcare professionals began to adopt this holistic approach to healthcare.

Importance of relationship health coach-client

The relationship between a health coach and their client should be one of mutual trust and respect. The coach should provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment for their client, while also challenging them to reach their health and wellness goals.

In order for the coaching process to be effective, it is important for the coach and client to establish a strong connection and establish open and honest communication. This can help to build a sense of trust and understanding between the coach and client, which is essential for the success of the coaching journey.

Coaches know how crucial it is for your overall well-being to understand you and your need, so you should try to explain well and sincerely how you feel and what you would like, do not be shy to talk about your issues.

Here is a summary of the tasks performed by our Health Coaches:

Preparation of a personalized healthy plan (psycho-physical recovery or improvement);
Daily, weekly or monthly support;
Ad hoc online sessions, you can choose how: video – audio – chat (Skype, Meet, Telegram, etc..);
Assessing a client’s current health status and identifying areas for improvement;
Indication of guidelines and advice on how to solve your issues;
Advice on the best supplements to improve your well-being;
Promote your understanding of your body and mind in order to prevent any illnesses;
Tips for a healthier and mentally active lifestyle;
Goals setting and challenges;
Psychological support, to implement healthy habits and change a lifestyle that is wrong for your health;
Providing accountability and motivation to help clients stay on track with their health goals;
Help to bring out the individual potential also improving self-development;
Periodic improvement analysis.

Who Can Benefit from Working with a Health Coach?

Anyone who is looking to make positive changes to their health and well-being can benefit from working with a health coach. This may include people who are looking to lose weight, improve their diet, increase physical activity, manage stress, improve sleeping or simply live a healthier lifestyle. Health coaches can be particularly helpful for individuals who are struggling to make changes on their own or who may benefit from the support and accountability of a professional.