Wellness Coaching
What is Wellness Coaching?
The coach - a carriage or comfortable wagon, originated in the town of Kocs (pronounced: Coch) in Hungary where it was known as the "Kocsi szeker" or "wagon of Kocs." It was a significant improvement over existing wagons and its name recalls the town of its origins. Practically all western languages borrowed the Hungarian town's name to describe this new type of vehicle: coach. A coach will take you comfortably from point A to point B.
Coaching, on the other hand, can be seen as a vehicle taking an individual or a group of people to better well being. Wellness coaching is similar in many ways to life coaching, but it provides a more detailed focus on the overall health of the individual. Wellness coaching programs are becoming an increasingly popular part of holistic health care, since they address every aspect of an individual’s well being. Coaching in the recent years has evolved from just being a health modality or therapy, to a medium for a complete life design. You may have heard of it even on Dr. Phil.
Wellness began as a movement in the 1970's and crept into corporate America as a way to improve the health of the workforce while concentrating on fitness exercise and consulting to support healthy living such as smoking cessation, nutrition, etc. Many corporations today continue to have wellness programs. Life coaching or wellness coaching has revealed itself to be the missing ingredient in creating lasting lifestyle change.
Wellness coaching does not use a medical model or mirror a hierarchical doctor-patient relationship. Instead, it relies on a partnership model, with a client who is ready and able to make changes, and a coach who can suggest and guide a client to set goals and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Wellness coaching is aimed at clients who are able and ready to take action.
The strategies of wellness coaching are directed at three different populations:
- People with chronic conditions
- Individuals who are moderately well and have specific health-related goals
- Healthy individuals who want to enhance their quality of life.
With such a broad scope of coaching, some wellness coaches specialize in only one area, such as helping healthy clients improve their healthy behaviors, or managing health concerns of moderately healthy clients.
What do wellness coaches do?
Wellness coaches help clients:
- assess health concerns and set goals
- reduce stress
- manage pain and discomfort
- prepare for life changing events, such as surgery, or recover from medical procedures
- stay motivated over long term in order to sustain weight loss, exercise routines, meditation practices, or other healthy behaviors
- become self-confident
- be happy
Wellness coaching is often a complimentary profession to other health related fields, such as personal training, massage therapy, chiropractic, nursing, mental health practices, nutrition counseling and others. You may expect a coach to be more specialized in certain fields than others. In essence, it comes down to motivation.
A wellness coach will not only know what you need nutritionally, mentally, emotionally and physically, but will know how to relate that knowledge to you, the client. It may even become a spiritual experience.
A good coach will:
- run along side you and cheer you on
- be your friend
- comfort you when you are weak and praise you when you are strong
- support you in your positive changes
- be your research assistant and help you find the answers you are looking for
- believe in you more then you believe in yourself
- encourage you to be your best
Who needs a wellness coach?
That is a good question. Many people in today's fast-paced society have no time to think about themselves. Real life overtakes their real priorities. Many excuses are made. I will quit smoking next week. I want to loose weight. I will start exercising January first. These statements are heard every day. Unfortunately, most of them never make it beyond words. A wellness coach will help you with your first steps toward overcoming the difficult start and make sure you stay on the right path.
Here is a little life-test: Are any of these statements reflecting your current state?
- I have a way to relax that eliminates stress and keeps me centered.
- I make sure that my days are spent doing what I most want to do.
- I have designed - and am living - the perfect lifestyle for me.
- My body is in excellent shape, toned and exercised regularly. I am proud of my body.
- I always eat high-quality foods that fuel and nourish my body.
- I have more than enough energy and vitality to get me through the day.
- I am happy.
If you cannot positively affirm either one of the above, you may need a wellness coach.
At my seminars, usually my first question to the audience is: “What is the most important thing in your lives?” Whatever the first thought may be, it usually comes down to: your health. My second question is: “How much time do you spend every day on the most important thing in your lives?” Ask yourself the same.
What can I expect during a session?
First of all, your wellness coach will have a long talk with you. The goal is to evaluate your current state of overall health. Next would be finding the areas where the improvements could be made. There could be short term and long term goals set. You may expect immediate changes to your diet and setting up a certain exercise routine. Maybe even a mental exercise, such as meditation, or daily affirmation. All according to your initial abilities. As you improve, adjustments will follow.
The sessions may take place at your home or a gym, as well as your business or even outdoors.
Where do I find a wellness coach?
There are many different trainings and certifications available today. Thus, you may find coaches under different names and titles. Most have a health related background and may be found through the yellow pages or the internet. Some wellness coaches actually work exclusively through the phone or the internet, or both. Your best bet is to find one who is available personally for one-on-one coaching. Wellness coaches may work with small to large groups as well. It is suitable for whole family wellness make-overs or improving overall office health and wellness.
The price of wellness coaching varies according to the medium and the area of the country. The usual charges are per half an hour to an hour, and range from $55 to $125. Group coaching prices depend on the size of the group and may offer good family discounts.
Csongor Daniel, B.S., LMT, CPT, is an internationally known healer and lecturer. Locally, he has also been working as a licensed massage therapist, massage instructor, personal trainer, T'ai Chi instructor, author, and wellness coach. He is the author of BIOTHERAPY: A Healing for the 21st Century; The Girl with the Healing Hands, as well as a double DVD: Energizing T'ai Chi Chi Kung.
The coach - a carriage or comfortable wagon, originated in the town of Kocs (pronounced: Coch) in Hungary where it was known as the "Kocsi szeker" or "wagon of Kocs." It was a significant improvement over existing wagons and its name recalls the town of its origins. Practically all western languages borrowed the Hungarian town's name to describe this new type of vehicle: coach. A coach will take you comfortably from point A to point B.
Coaching, on the other hand, can be seen as a vehicle taking an individual or a group of people to better well being. Wellness coaching is similar in many ways to life coaching, but it provides a more detailed focus on the overall health of the individual. Wellness coaching programs are becoming an increasingly popular part of holistic health care, since they address every aspect of an individual’s well being. Coaching in the recent years has evolved from just being a health modality or therapy, to a medium for a complete life design. You may have heard of it even on Dr. Phil.
Wellness began as a movement in the 1970's and crept into corporate America as a way to improve the health of the workforce while concentrating on fitness exercise and consulting to support healthy living such as smoking cessation, nutrition, etc. Many corporations today continue to have wellness programs. Life coaching or wellness coaching has revealed itself to be the missing ingredient in creating lasting lifestyle change.
Wellness coaching does not use a medical model or mirror a hierarchical doctor-patient relationship. Instead, it relies on a partnership model, with a client who is ready and able to make changes, and a coach who can suggest and guide a client to set goals and adopt a healthier lifestyle. Wellness coaching is aimed at clients who are able and ready to take action.
The strategies of wellness coaching are directed at three different populations:
- People with chronic conditions
- Individuals who are moderately well and have specific health-related goals
- Healthy individuals who want to enhance their quality of life.
With such a broad scope of coaching, some wellness coaches specialize in only one area, such as helping healthy clients improve their healthy behaviors, or managing health concerns of moderately healthy clients.
What do wellness coaches do?
Wellness coaches help clients:
- assess health concerns and set goals
- reduce stress
- manage pain and discomfort
- prepare for life changing events, such as surgery, or recover from medical procedures
- stay motivated over long term in order to sustain weight loss, exercise routines, meditation practices, or other healthy behaviors
- become self-confident
- be happy
Wellness coaching is often a complimentary profession to other health related fields, such as personal training, massage therapy, chiropractic, nursing, mental health practices, nutrition counseling and others. You may expect a coach to be more specialized in certain fields than others. In essence, it comes down to motivation.
A wellness coach will not only know what you need nutritionally, mentally, emotionally and physically, but will know how to relate that knowledge to you, the client. It may even become a spiritual experience.
A good coach will:
- run along side you and cheer you on
- be your friend
- comfort you when you are weak and praise you when you are strong
- support you in your positive changes
- be your research assistant and help you find the answers you are looking for
- believe in you more then you believe in yourself
- encourage you to be your best
Who needs a wellness coach?
That is a good question. Many people in today's fast-paced society have no time to think about themselves. Real life overtakes their real priorities. Many excuses are made. I will quit smoking next week. I want to loose weight. I will start exercising January first. These statements are heard every day. Unfortunately, most of them never make it beyond words. A wellness coach will help you with your first steps toward overcoming the difficult start and make sure you stay on the right path.
Here is a little life-test: Are any of these statements reflecting your current state?
- I have a way to relax that eliminates stress and keeps me centered.
- I make sure that my days are spent doing what I most want to do.
- I have designed - and am living - the perfect lifestyle for me.
- My body is in excellent shape, toned and exercised regularly. I am proud of my body.
- I always eat high-quality foods that fuel and nourish my body.
- I have more than enough energy and vitality to get me through the day.
- I am happy.
If you cannot positively affirm either one of the above, you may need a wellness coach.
At my seminars, usually my first question to the audience is: “What is the most important thing in your lives?” Whatever the first thought may be, it usually comes down to: your health. My second question is: “How much time do you spend every day on the most important thing in your lives?” Ask yourself the same.
What can I expect during a session?
First of all, your wellness coach will have a long talk with you. The goal is to evaluate your current state of overall health. Next would be finding the areas where the improvements could be made. There could be short term and long term goals set. You may expect immediate changes to your diet and setting up a certain exercise routine. Maybe even a mental exercise, such as meditation, or daily affirmation. All according to your initial abilities. As you improve, adjustments will follow.
The sessions may take place at your home or a gym, as well as your business or even outdoors.
Where do I find a wellness coach?
There are many different trainings and certifications available today. Thus, you may find coaches under different names and titles. Most have a health related background and may be found through the yellow pages or the internet. Some wellness coaches actually work exclusively through the phone or the internet, or both. Your best bet is to find one who is available personally for one-on-one coaching. Wellness coaches may work with small to large groups as well. It is suitable for whole family wellness make-overs or improving overall office health and wellness.
The price of wellness coaching varies according to the medium and the area of the country. The usual charges are per half an hour to an hour, and range from $55 to $125. Group coaching prices depend on the size of the group and may offer good family discounts.
Csongor Daniel, B.S., LMT, CPT, is an internationally known healer and lecturer. Locally, he has also been working as a licensed massage therapist, massage instructor, personal trainer, T'ai Chi instructor, author, and wellness coach. He is the author of BIOTHERAPY: A Healing for the 21st Century; The Girl with the Healing Hands, as well as a double DVD: Energizing T'ai Chi Chi Kung.
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