Frequently Asked Questions
Trained by the Mayo Clinic, I practice an evidence-based method called motivational interviewing (MI). It’s a form of compassionate, reflective listening, where the coach stands by your side as you explore your thoughts, feelings, values, and even ambivalences. This is a well-studied approach that has good potential to lead to lasting change.
Having an ideal of a healthier, stronger you sets the stage for successful action. I aim to help you identify priority improvements in areas you care about, such as fitness, nutrition, or managing an existing health condition. Your health and wellness vision then becomes a beacon to follow as you experiment with new activities and developing new habits.
The Mayo Clinic approach to coaching is to invite you to approach your evolving action plans as “experiments.” This is a creative, exploratory way to turn your wellness vision into action. The aim: learn more about yourself as you move toward your vision. My goal is to help you bring curiousity and fun into the process. And in the coaching sessons, I encourage you reflect upon what you’ve learned about yourself in order to foster enduring change.
While coaching generally leaves that up to doctors and specialists such as nutritionists, health and wellness coaches do know some of the basics and can refer clients to sources of information. Sources we use include the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Health is physical, mental, and social wellbeing, while wellness consists of daily practices promoting emotional balance, personal growth, and social connection. Both health and wellness can focus on proactive, focusing on choices that help you thrive.
A typical wellness coaching run is 5-12 sessions, 45 minutes each.
Yes. Please reach out if you need a monthly superbill to submit to insurance.
Most insurers do not cover health and wellness coaching.
The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) is working to integrate health and wellness coaching into the healthcare system and facilitate insurance reimbursement for these services.