What is Health Coaching?

When I shared with my friends and family that I was starting a new journey as a health coach, I often got asked, "What is a health coach?" or "Is it the same as a life coach?" So, what exactly is health coaching?

Just like a sports coach helps athletes excel, a health coach helps individuals improve their overall health and well-being. The coaching process is like having a supportive guide who helps you take control of your health, set your goals, and create strategies to achieve them.

Health coaches team up with individuals to set and reach health goals like losing weight, getting fit, eating better, and managing stress. They offer support, motivation, and accountability to help clients adopt healthier habits and maintain long-term wellness. While there's some overlap with life coaching, health coaching focuses more on adopting a healthy lifestyle that lasts a lifetime.

Life coaching covers a wide range of personal growth areas, like setting goals, balancing work and life, building relationships, and tackling personal challenges. Life coaches help clients create fulfilling lives by clarifying their values, setting meaningful goals, and taking steps to achieve them.

In summary, while both health coaching and life coaching aim to support and motivate clients, they focus on different aspects of personal development. Health coaching is centered around improving physical health and well-being, whereas life coaching encompasses a broader range of personal growth areas. Both types of coaching can be incredibly beneficial, depending on your individual needs and goals.

If you want to learn more about how health coaching might help you, feel free to contact me!