The Cambridge Dictionary defines coaching as – the act of giving special classes in sports, a school subject, or a work-related activity, especially to one person or a small group.

Coaching | definition in the Cambridge English dictionary. (n.d.). https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/coaching

Those who hire a life coach/health coach, are individuals who have individual goals that they wish to achieve, but need assistance from an individual who has the experience and knowledge on how to achieve those goals.

Grand Canyon University explains therapy as – A mental health therapist is a healthcare professional who provides psychotherapy services. Clients may work with a therapist on a long-term basis. They meet with their therapists regularly, working to resolve their mental health issues and overcome related challenges.

A life coach is not a healthcare professional, although those working in this role may have an educational background in psychology, counseling, or a related field. (There are no specific educational requirements.) States do not require life coaches to be licensed or certified, although they can choose to obtain a voluntary certificate or certification. The purpose of life coaching sessions is to empower clients to identify their life goals and make progress toward them.

Life coach vs. therapist: What are the differences?. Grand Canyon University. (2024, February 24). https://www.gcu.edu/blog/psychology-counseling/life-coach-vs-therapist-what-are-differences#h-understanding-the-terms-life-coach-vs-therapist

There are many ways people go about becoming a life coach. Currently there are no formal Educational Requirements, however, I do suggest that whomever you end up working with has some sort of education from from an organization that is recognized by groups such as 

1. NASM (The National Academy of Sports Medicine)  – which is a highly respected fitness organization.

2. IPHM (International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine) – which “the largest leading independent professional accreditation board worldwide, specializing in certifying alternative therapists, practitioners, healers and training providers who practice holistic and alternative therapies.”

3. AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America) – which leads the group fitness industry

Nasm homepage. NASM. (n.d.). https://www.nasm.org/

Medicine, I. P. of H. (n.d.). International practitioners of Holistic Medicine. https://www.iphm.co.uk/

Get AFAA certified! Group Fitness, Nutrition & Personal Training. AFAA. (n.d.). https://www.afaa.com/(

I want to work with anyone who wants to make a change within their life. I will not promise an easy journey, because anything worth doing is work. So whether someone wants to lose weight, work on a medical issue such as H. Pylori, or has an autoimmune, I want to help in any way I can.

This includes minors as long as I have parental consent.

As an Integrative Health Practitioner, I have learned 3 of 4 certifications from the IHP Institute. Through Dr. Cabral’s teachings, we go over his Destress Protocol to rid the body of anything unhealthy that could be making you sick and add the things your body needs to get better.

DESTRESS stands for diet, exercise, sleep, toxin removal, rest, emotional balance, stress management, and supplementation

This answer depends 100% on the person. Everyone has their own physical needs, desires, and goals. On average, however, sessions with clients will take about ________________. We will meet once a week, that way it gives you the rest of the week to implement the plan we created together.

If a client wants to continue past the four weeks, that can be discussed and implemented as needed. 

Life happens, and there are times when sessions may need to be canceled and rescheduled. The client has 24 hours to contact me beforehand and let me know if there is a need for cancellation and/or rescheduling. If left unnotified and/or is told within 24 hours, there may be a penalty fee.

The fee depends upon the circumstances written within the contract.