What is the Role of a Health Coach?

When you think of a Health and Wellness Coach, what comes to mind? Someone screaming in your face, telling you what to do? I sure hope not. I’m certainly not here to boss you around and tell you what you need to change and improve in your life to get you to where you want to be. I’m hoping that you will make those decisions on your own and in collaboration with your practitioner at Robinhood Integrative Health. That is where I come in…

Are you struggling with things that may be keeping you from living life to the fullest– stress, poor sleep habits, low energy and motivation? Not sure what foods you should be eating to maximize your health? Looking to reduce inflammation in your body? Are you looking for help avoiding your food sensitivities?  As your coach, I will guide, assist and support you in the lifestyle changes you desire to make, to achieve “Health as it Ought to Be”.  I am here to help you transform your health through lasting lifestyle change. I will partner with you to help you develop skills such as self-motivation, self-awareness, mindfulness, confidence, and resilience. We will work to identify your character strengths and you will learn to use your strengths to help you each day.    

Together, we will navigate the changes that you and your practitioner have identified. Whether you are looking to improve your overall health, increase energy, improve your weight, sleep better, reduce headaches, reduce your exposure to toxins and chemicals, improve your eating habits or better cope with stress, I will work with you, at your pace, to help you make sustainable, long-term changes. We are certainly not limited to improving just these things!

Health and Wellness coaches aren’t doctors and are unable to diagnose illness, give medical advice or prescribe or give advice on medications or supplements. Health and Wellness Coaches are also not your personal trainer or counselor. We are here to help "bridge the gap" from where you are in your health and wellness journey to where you want to be!

Most physicians typically don’t have the time to spend with patients identifying and improving all of the modifiable lifestyle factors. However, as a health coach, I am here to help you navigate the changes that you desire to make in your life, keep you accountable, and provide guidance and encouragement along the way!

Blessings,

Coach Cheryl

Resources:

http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/life-and-wellness-coaches#2

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/blogs/eat-run/2015/02/04/whats-a-health-coach

http://www.foxbusiness.com/features/2011/12/13/do-need-health-coach.html