What is Health Coaching??

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As a health coach, I work in a supportive, action-oriented, motivation, and ongoing manner.

While the role of a physician to a patient tends to be authoritative, the role of a health coach is to be supportive to a client.

Health coaches can help clients build healthier relationships with food, manage chronic conditions, assist with healing processes, and more.

Dr. Andrew Weil states:

"When athletes want a competitive edge, they hire a private coach to monitor their progress. When it comes to your health, using this mindset could also be beneficial. Health coaches are increasingly being used by corporations to help employees stay healthy and by individuals seeking to improve well-being. For some, these coaches offer assistance in managing dietary restraints (due to conditions such as celiac disease or diabetes), and for others, they might focus on teaching stress-reduction methods. In some ways, the health coach picks up where your physician left off, helping you implement wellness strategies suggested after a check-up or diagnosis." 

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While studying at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, a holistic program, I learned over 100 different dietary theories. This demonstrated to me the importance of high-quality, nutrient-rich foods. Utilizing this knowledge, I work with clients and help them find which foods work for their diets and lifestyles to make their lives better and to nourish their bodies.

I also learned, which I had seen through my work in psychology and with prior clients, that the main nutrition people need is not just dietary nutrition. The primary foods of nutrition are spirituality, career, relationships, physical activity, and more. By using lifestyle changes such as exercise, diet, spiritual practice, and workspace changes, physical symptoms can be alleviated.

If a health coach is someone you think you should work with, give me a call at 203-957-3993 or email me at amanda@thriveandbalancellc.com and let's set up a free initial consultation!