Many people ask, “do I really need a health coach?” And for most of them, the answer is a resounding yes.

We’ve all heard of fitness trainers at the gym who tell clients how much to exercise and in some cases, what to eat. A Holistic Health Coach will do just that, plus so much more – including helping you reduce stress, increase rest, eliminate or reduce toxins in your life, and focus on improving the overall quality of life.

Anyone who is truly mastering their way in life has a coach – top tennis players, actors, and golfers are all mentored to stay at the top of their game with a coach. They wouldn’t even dream of doing it completely on their own. Independence is strongly valued in our culture, but we all would achieve a lot more happiness in our lives if we were open to receiving support.

Life may be going along fine, and on the surface, nothing seems wrong. But in terms of your health, you may have a nagging feeling that there’s a gap between where you are and where you really would love to be. Remember, there’s a big difference between surviving and THRIVING.

Who is Health Coaching For?

For many people, health coaching (or wellness coaching/nutrition coaching) is about how to eat better, lose weight or gain energy. But many people also use health coaches for digestive issues such as leaky gut, fertility issues, hormone imbalance, detoxing candida and parasites, and cleaning out the home of toxic ingredients and products.

• Maybe you are struggling to lose those last 10 pounds, or maybe you are carrying an extra 30 pounds or more around and are tired of feeling bloated and out of shape.

• Perhaps your weight is perfect, but you’ve lost your sex drive and your zest for life, and you feel that with a few health changes this could turn around.

• Perhaps you are struggling to get pregnant and need some fertility nutrition, or pregnant and in need of a wellness plan to help keep your nutrition levels optimal while pregnant.

Could you do this on your own? Maybe. But you are much more likely to be successful with a health coach willing to work with you every step of the way – and here’s why:

Your Health Coach Creates a Plan That’s Tailored to Your Exact Situation

In addition to your specific health concerns, your daily responsibilities, stress level and work/family balance all affect how well you’re able to integrate healthier habits. With a health coach, you will be working together to develop a plan just for you, that fits with the way you live – which ultimately leads you to permanent, positive change.

Your Health Coach Helps Make Change Safer and Better for Your Body

There is so much overwhelming information pushed at us daily by slick marketing campaigns, magazines, celebrities and their trainers, or even at work. Some of these health fads are outright dangerous, and others can still have negative side effects that aren’t worth compromising your health over.

I work with my clients using sound practices and methods that are 100% grounded in the latest cutting-edge nutrition and personal growth research. Using these techniques, I can help you integrate sustainable practices that will help you to the finish line without damaging your body on the way.

Your Health Coach Knows How to Get Granular With Your Health

Most physicians are aware that nutrition, stress reduction, weight management and exercise are important, but yet learn only about one hour of nutrition during their four years of medical school. That’s why very few health care providers can offer patients recommendations that go beyond “lose some weight,” or “take this medication.”

A health coach is not a doctor and does not get involved in making diagnoses or giving prescriptions or medical advice. They do something very powerful, which is to get into the trenches with you, spend the time, and provide you with education, encouragement, empowerment and effective tools that will get you the results you deserve!

A Great Health Coach Takes Their Own Advice

One of the things that’s so great about HMI Health Coaches is that they love what they do and they are continually educating themselves, learning more about what is the newest information in health and increasing their knowledge base. They don’t just advise – they do. What does that mean for you? It means that your health coach provides you with personalized information, fresh approaches and answers to keep your health journey moving forward!

Your Health Coach Is Truly Your Ally and a Game Changer!

Changing long-held negative behaviors, limiting beliefs and attitudes can be difficult. And, sometimes when we make health changes, we feel alone. Having a health coach who can support you, guide you on the path and keep you accountable is truly PRICELESS. It is a gift you can give yourself that will give you benefits you will enjoy for the rest of your life.

Research confirms the benefits: a study of nearly 175,000 people published in The New England Journal of Medicine found that people who received health coaching via telephone spent less money on medical care and drugs and were significantly less likely to be admitted to the hospital than those who were not coached.