Well, that’s up to you and the goals you set. Health isn’t a destination, rather a journey. That’s why during our time together we will set goals and work toward those specific goals at a pace that works for you. However, what I’ve found works best for most people is working in three-, six-, or twelve-month blocks. You are probably trying to change years of habits, attitudes, and mind-sets. Depending on your goals, it also takes time to build new habits into lifelong routines. Not only do I focus on helping you make small actionable changes that won’t leave you feeling overwhelmed, I also focus on seasonality, which is a year long adventure all on its own. You’ll quickly be amazed at your progress.

I offer many different options to fit into your current needs, including private coaching and group coaching. I offer a FREE 30 min discovery session to look at your current habits and goals.

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A wellness coach partners with a client in thought-provoking and creative processes that inspire clients to maximize their personal potential. Coaches honor the client as the expert in his or her life and believes every client is creative, resourceful and whole. Coaches support clients personal and wellness goals and support clients in achieving specific actionable outcomes based on self-initiated growth goals. The emphasis in a coaching relationship is on action, accountability, and follow through. (Adapted from IAHC guide and ICF website.)

Think of Coaching as being future focused. Making changes now to benefit you in the future.

Counseling: “Often focuses on moving people from a state of dysfunction to one of being functional. . . a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education and career goals. . .counseling is about helping the client process, understand and resolve his or her past issues in order to live more fully in the present. . .counselors are regarded as experts and must be registered and/or licensed by their state. Most states require a minimum of a Master’s Degree in counseling or human services.” (ACA Definition, 2010)

Therapy deals with healing pain, dysfunction and conflict within an individual or in relationships. The focus is often on resolving difficulties arising from the past that hamper an individual’s emotional functioning in the present, improving overall psychological functioning, and dealing with the present in more emotionally healthy ways. (Source: ICF website: “How is coaching distinct from other service professions: Therapy)

Dieticians and Nutritionists are licensed and/or certified to provide specific protocols and diets for individuals who may have specific dietary needs due to any number of needs including disease.

Coaches don’t provide specific or prescriptive diets or meal plans, rather, they take a holistic approach to diet and nutrition, evaluating overall wellbeing and lifestyle factors including, eating habits, relationships, stress levels, exercise, etc. Coaches offer information, encouragement, and suggestions, in addition to helping the client set goals to address their health, they use accountability-based strategies to make progress in the right direction, but the client is always in control of their own choices when it comes to diet and nutrition. The client should always check with their licensed health care provider before starting any new diet or exercise.