Frequently Asked Questions

  1.     What is Integrative Health Coaching?

Are there health behavior changes that you’ve wanted to make but either haven’t known how or haven’t been successful in the past? Has a new health concern arisen that you want to pay particular attention to? Health coaching effectively motivates and supports health behavior change through a structured partnership between the client and coach. A coach is like a “personal trainer” except the focus will be on your whole self. The coach helps the client develop and realize their optimal health vision through inquiry, personal discovery and accountability.
 

  2.     Why is coaching effective in helping people realize their optimal health?

• Coaches work with the whole person. They listen to your concerns and ask powerful questions to help motivate you discover and make the changes you desire.
  
  
• Coaches spend time exploring what is most important to you in your health and allow you to choose your course of action.
  
  
• Coaches guide you through a process to maximize the possibility of your success.
  
  
• You and your coach work in partnership to identify obstacles to change and create strategies for moving forward toward your goals.
  
  
• Coaches support you in tracking your weekly progress and hold you accountable for your commitments.
  
  
• Coaches provide additional resources for making healthy behavior changes.
   

  3.     What are appropriate topics for health coaching?

The coaching relationship is unique. The coach and the client form a partnership to better equip you to realize your optimal health vision based on your own goals and values. Any concern that gets in the way of taking care of your optimal health is the perfect subject with which to begin coaching. Therefore, any topic you want to bring up that you think will contribute to your optimal health is an appropriate topic for Integrative Health Coaching.
 

  4.     How is coaching different from therapy or counseling?

Counseling and therapy are valuable methods for looking back and understanding how past experiences and traumas may be influencing current health and decisions. Coaching looks forward and gives you an opportunity to identify changes to move you towards your optimum health.
 

  5.     What is the cost of health coaching?

The cost of health coaching depends on the services you choose. I offer individual sessions and package options that can be tailored to your needs. During our initial consultation, we’ll go over pricing details and determine the best approach for you. Please note that I do not accept private insurance, and payments can be made via personal check or Zelle.
 

  6.     How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions will vary from person to person. Some clients feel they have made significant progress after just a few sessions, while others prefer ongoing support over several months. We’ll work together to assess your goals and needs and develop a plan that feels right for you.
 

  7.     What happens during a typical health coaching session?

Each session is a collaborative conversation where we focus on your health goals, explore any challenges, and develop strategies for success. I’ll provide support, accountability, and resources to help you build sustainable habits that fit your lifestyle.
 

  8.     Do you offer in-person health coaching sessions?

Yes, I offer both in-person and virtual coaching sessions. We can discuss which option works best for your schedule and preferences.
 

  9.     Do you accept insurance?

I do not accept private insurance. Sessions can be paid via personal check or Zelle. If you have questions about payment options, please let me know during our consultation.