By Bonnie Contreras


When thinking of holistic health and wellness, one thinks of a very diverse field that concerns alternative medicine. In such cases, the whole person is the one being focused on, rather than the illness alone, which may seem a bit strange for some. A coach is usually responsible for encouraging and educating others in multiple areas of wellness.

These areas will likely include planning meals, where nutrition is of the utmost importance. Exercise is also related to that, along with medications. Besides food and exercise, finding the balance between work and life is also concerned crucial, as is self esteem. Coaches have various other responsibilities which would include health services and business.

As part of said activities, they may even consult physicians. Another thing they do for the benefit of the client would be the keeping of their records. This is considered a pretty decent job and those who want in would be pleased to know that one does not need any formal or special qualification or credentials, although it would definitely help.

Some may find it entirely possible to find work in this line of work without having a license or any certifications whatsoever. Despite that, there are a lot of employers and clients that still seek out the very best that they can find. That would mean having some sort of expertise in a certain specialized field. This is something that all aspiring coaches need to consider.

An example of a certain situation would be when a person wants to lose weight. This is hard for a lot of people, which would necessitate having a coach to aid in the process. Dieting is definitely a must. In this, nutrition would play a massive role. For situations such as this, a nutrition degree may be required or maybe someone with experience as a certified personal trainer.

Some are bound to be in medical professions already. They may be doctors or nurses, which may be an indicator for some that the qualifications for the job are a bit inconsistent. Despite all that, the real goal is still to provide adequate advice and proper guidance for their clients as it concerns the development of reasonable health plans.

For the formulation of these plans may involve gathering info, usually when it comes to the health history of the patient. Other concerns and possible motivations may also be learned. All of this will be vital to the discussions that will take place in order to effectively break down the barriers that are holding people back from successfully achieving their goals.

If it is discovered that the needs of the client is far beyond the skills of the coach, then there may be a referral or perhaps the coach may coordinate with other professionals. Said professionals may be able to provide the necessary services and assist in the scheduling. Sometimes, this may be the only viable choice.

Depending on both the patient and the credentials of the holistic health and wellness coach, some of the services may include setting and monitoring calorie intake and regular weight measurement. Some may even personally prepare the meals or one might be taught how to cook healthily. Guidance on physical regimen, discussions on emotions and feelings, experiences and whatnot are all readily available.




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