--- title: What is a Health Coach description: Discover the world of Health & Wellness Coaching with Integrative Nutrition, empowering individuals to thrive through personalized diet and lifestyle changes. 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Discover how to nourish, heal, and thrive in all aspects of your life Health and Wellness Coaches (or simply Health Coaches) are wellness experts and mentors who help others feel their best through personalized diet and lifestyle changes. Health Coaches work with clients to help them discover the best wellness routines that work for them and empower them to meet their unique health goals ## Everything you need to know about health and wellness coaching. ![stocksy_comp_4027699_1](https://course.integrativenutrition.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stocksy_comp_4027699_1.jpg?width=480&height=294&name=stocksy_comp_4027699_1.jpg "stocksy_comp_4027699_1") #### What does a Health and Wellness Coach do? Health Coaches take an integrative and holistic approach to health, looking beyond food to consider other areas of life that need nourishment, like career, physical activity, and relationships—what IIN refers to as primary foods. Health Coaches empower clients to better their health by providing a safe space to explore all aspects of their well-being, applying the primary food method and other unique IIN core concepts for a deeper understanding of health. [Learn more about what Health Coaches do.](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/what-does-a-health-coach-do) ![stocksy_comp_73976_1](https://course.integrativenutrition.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stocksy_comp_73976_1.jpg?width=480&height=293&name=stocksy_comp_73976_1.jpg "stocksy_comp_73976_1") #### What makes a Health and Wellness Coach unique? Health Coaches view coaching as a lifestyle—they learn to coach themselves, and then tap into this experience to guide clients to become experts on their own well-being. Health Coaches work with clients for many reasons, such as a desire to lose weight, boost energy, prioritize self-care, or create healthier relationships. Health Coaches are employed in doctor’s offices, gyms, wellness centers, and digital wellness platforms. [Learn more about how Health Coaches differ from other types of nutrition experts.](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/dietitian-vs-nutritionist-vs-health-coach) ![hctp-3970_3969_shoot.edu_-_hctp_2_1](https://course.integrativenutrition.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hctp-3970_3969_shoot.edu_-_hctp_2_1.jpg?width=480&height=293&name=hctp-3970_3969_shoot.edu_-_hctp_2_1.jpg "hctp-3970_3969_shoot.edu_-_hctp_2_1") #### What sets IIN Health and Wellness Coaches apart? Integrative Nutrition Health Coaches earn the world’s most comprehensive holistic health and health coaching education, and a certificate that is globally respected and recognized by employers. They use coaching and nutrition expertise to transform their life and career to live a life they love, such as pursuing board-certification with the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), applying their certificate for higher education or membership with our educational partners, or building a successful wellness business. [Learn more about becoming an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.](https://paul.integrativenutrition.com/health-coach-certificate?hsLang=en) ## The World Needs Health Coaches   Nearly 30% of the world’s population are overweight or obese. Doctors receive little nutrition training in four years of medical school. Seventy percent of deaths around the world each year are caused by chronic conditions. Research has found that health coaching helps patients improve health outcomes and manage chronic conditions. A [study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25588134/) found that health coaching is effective in reducing healthcare costs, and “patients aided by Health Coaches saved $412 \[USD\] per patient per month. #### Laura Heath ### You’d likely benefit from the help of a health coach, whose job it is to give patients the knowledge, skills, tools and confidence they need to participate fully in their own care and well-being... Monetary savings aside, the value to patients is immeasurable.   ### Health coaching is right for you if: Check Out Our Blog #### **You want to make a living doing work you love** Enjoy a fulfilling career where you can follow your passion for holistic health and nutrition, and make a real difference in people’s lives. If your family and friends always come to you for health guidance, you’re probably already health coaching in some capacity! #### **You want to enjoy unparalleled career flexibility** Build your own health coaching practice to fit your needs - part-time, full-time, online, in-person… it’s up to you. Health Coaches are increasingly shifting their practices to go completely digital to create the best work-life balance for themselves, their families, and their clients. #### **You want to earn a generous income** You can start facilitating coaching sessions with paying clients halfway through the Health Coach Training Program, giving you the opportunity to earn while you learn, and charge an hourly rate that makes sense for you and your clients #### **You want to find a variety of employment options** Institute for Integrative Nutrition graduates have gone on to work in doctor’s offices, wellness centers, gyms, spas, yoga studios, schools, private practices, natural food stores and more. They also start their own wellness businesses, write books, create healthy lifestyle products, open restaurants, and even teach. ## What are the responsibilities of a Health Coach?   A Health Coach’s responsibilities vary depending on whether you pursue a full-time coaching practice; support another health practitioner, such as a doctor, dietitian, or nutritionist; or start a business such as a healthy meal delivery service or wellness center.   Those who become Health Coaches are passionate about health and often already work in the wellness field, adding value to their credentials, such as certified personal trainers and yoga instructors (though this experience is not required to become a Health Coach!).   A Health Coach’s role is not to prescribe, diagnose, nor treat any specific condition—they support clients to implement changes recommended by their healthcare team, providing encouragement, accountability, and motivation to create healthier habits. ![stocksy_comp_3266507_1](https://course.integrativenutrition.com/hubfs/stocksy_comp_3266507_1.png "stocksy_comp_3266507_1") ## How to become a Health Coach   ![madalina_ig_1](https://course.integrativenutrition.com/hubfs/madalina_ig_1.jpg "madalina_ig_1") With more health coaching schools and programs available today than ever before, it’s important to find a training program that fits your educational, professional, and personal goals. Look for schools that are credibly licensed and recognized, as well as provide post-graduation support, from earning continuing and higher education to board certification.   IIN has been leading the industry for the past 30 years with our online Health Coach Training Program, the most comprehensive education that you can take in six or 12 months, in English or Spanish.   [Learn more about how to become a Health Coach with IIN.](https://paul.integrativenutrition.com/health-coach-certificate?hsLang=en) ## Benefits of Being a Health Coach   ##### Be your own boss Create your own schedule and ultimate work-life balance.   ##### Do work that aligns with your heart Pursue your passion and build a wellness business that aligns with your life goals. ##### Discover your financial freedom Use your entrepreneurial skills to create a lucrative career and an additional source of revenue. --- ### Health Coach Training Guide   By submitting the form, I consent to Integrative Nutrition and its affiliates contacting me by email at the address provided and/or by telephone at the number provided (by live, automated, or prerecorded phone calls or text messages) about its courses. I understand that my consent is not required for enrollment and may be withdrawn. This page is protected by Google reCAPTCHA. ![stocksy_comp_4029418_1](https://course.integrativenutrition.com/hubfs/stocksy_comp_4029418_1.png "stocksy_comp_4029418_1") ## From The Blog: ![stocksy_comp_4027699_1](https://course.integrativenutrition.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stocksy_comp_4027699_1.jpg?width=480&height=294&name=stocksy_comp_4027699_1.jpg "stocksy_comp_4027699_1") #### Six Wellness Trends That Will Be Big in 2022 We’re predicting the six biggest wellness trends for 2022, from breath work and personalized nutrition to health coaching becoming part of mainstream health care. [Read More](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/wellness-trends) ![stocksy_comp_73976_1](https://course.integrativenutrition.com/hs-fs/hubfs/stocksy_comp_73976_1.jpg?width=480&height=293&name=stocksy_comp_73976_1.jpg "stocksy_comp_73976_1") #### What Is the Difference Between a Nutritionist and a Health Coach? While there are important differences between these two types of health professionals, the underlying goal is the same: to help people get healthier! [Read More](https://www.integrativenutrition.com/blog/dietitian-vs-nutritionist-vs-health-coach) ![hctp-3970_3969_shoot.edu_-_hctp_2_1](https://course.integrativenutrition.com/hs-fs/hubfs/hctp-3970_3969_shoot.edu_-_hctp_2_1.jpg?width=480&height=293&name=hctp-3970_3969_shoot.edu_-_hctp_2_1.jpg "hctp-3970_3969_shoot.edu_-_hctp_2_1") #### What Does a Health Coach Do? If you've been exploring the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, you may be asking yourself, "What does a Health Coach actually do?"... 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