1. Personalized Guidance: Health coaches work with clients to understand their individual needs, preferences, and goals, providing tailored guidance and strategies to support their health and wellness journey.
2. Accountability: Coaches help clients stay accountable to their goals by setting achievable milestones, tracking progress, and providing ongoing support and encouragement.
3. Behavior Change Support: Health coaches specialize in helping clients identify and overcome barriers to behavior change, fostering the development of sustainable habits and lifestyle modifications.
4. Stress Reduction and Management: Health coaches offer techniques and strategies for managing stress, promoting relaxation, and improving overall mental well-being.
   Improved Health Outcomes: Working with a health coach has been associated with improved health outcomes, including weight loss, reduced risk of chronic diseases, and enhanced overall well-being.
5. Support for Chronic Conditions: Health coaches can provide support and guidance for individuals with chronic health conditions, helping them better manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
6. Holistic Approach: Coaches take a holistic approach to health and wellness, considering the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and emotional well-being to support overall health and vitality.
7. Motivation and Inspiration: Coaches inspire and motivate clients to take action towards their goals, providing encouragement, support, and guidance every step of the way.
8. Long-Term Success: By empowering clients with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to make lasting lifestyle changes, health coaches help promote long-term success and sustainable results in achieving optimal health and wellness.

Certified Medical Exercise Specialists (CMES) assess clients’ medical history and current health status to design personalized exercise programs tailored to their specific conditions and goals. They monitor progress closely, educate clients on exercise techniques and safety measures, and empower them to take an active role in their health. Collaborating with healthcare teams, CMES professionals ensure coordinated care and may advocate for clients’ needs within the healthcare system. By providing guidance, support, and tailored interventions, CMES professionals assist individuals with medical conditions in enhancing their health outcomes and overall quality of life through the implementation of safe and effective exercise routines.  CMES play the role of a subject matter expert and design a plan specific to a client’s needs.

Certified Health Coaches (CHC) specialize in guiding individuals towards achieving their health and wellness goals through personalized coaching and support a ‘guide by your side’. They work closely with clients to identify areas for improvement in nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep habits, and overall lifestyle choices. Utilizing behavior change techniques, motivational interviewing, and active listening, health coaches empower clients to set realistic goals and develop sustainable strategies to attain them. They provide ongoing encouragement, facilitate accountability, and education to foster lasting positive changes in clients’ health behaviors and overall well-being. By addressing holistic health concerns and promoting self-awareness and empowerment, certified health coaches play a crucial role in helping individuals achieve optimal health and vitality.  Although many health coaches are also subject matter experts, they play a supportive role with their clients and act as a ‘guide by their side’ and only give expert advice when asked or permission is given.