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Wellcoaches is dedicated to advancing the field of coaching in healthcare and wellness on a global scale. Social Mission Our team makes the difference. Wellcoaches is dedicated to advancing the field of coaching in healthcare and well-being on a global scale as a means for personal transformation, first for professionals, and then for their clients. Over the last decade, our team has helped create, lead, and support nonprofit organizations that translate science into coaching practices and support coaching research (Institute of Coaching), deliver national standards and certification for health and wellness coaches (National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching), and deliver lifestyle medicine education (Institute of Lifestyle Medicine). Commitment to Anti-Racism The Wellcoaches team is awake to, and in empathy with, the intense and profound pain of racism. We are listening deeply to the voices, perspectives and wisdom of black leaders and communities. We are mourning the killings of black and brown men and women over centuries. We also understand that the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities have been terribly impacted by the COVID-19 health crisis and that this is just one symptom of the long history of systemic racism and inequity. Wellcoaches is committed to anti-racism, which is sustained action to help people outgrow racist ideas, actions, and policies. We believe that racial diversity in our hiring practices and in selecting global partners is invaluable. The Wellcoaches team includes Black, Hispanic, and Asian members. And, the Wellcoaches community is diverse, comprised of coaches of every race and from nations around the world. Leveraging that strength, we are collaborating to offer pro bono coaching and coach training that supports BIPOC. We are actively finding paths to support the underserved and underestimated in schools, healthcare, education, and places of worship. Together, we can shift our minds and hearts, one day at a time, to value, recognize, and create cultures of true equality which also fully respect and appreciate the rich contributions of our differences. Learn more about our current health equity initiatives Wellcoaches founder Margaret Moore co-founded the Institute of Coaching in 2010 and donates a day a week to provide leadership and resources to the Institute and its bi-annual Coaching in Leadership & Healthcare conference. The conference serves leaders, physicians, healthcare providers, executive coaches, life coaches and health and wellness coaches. The Institute of Coaching offers a membership donation program to allow coaches to access a treasure trove of learning materials on the translation of science to coaching practice in the areas of leadership, health & wellness, and positive psychology. As a sponsor of the Institute of Coaching, Wellcoaches coaches receive a generous membership discount. Learn More Institute of Coaching National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching In 2010, co-founded and co-led by Wellcoaches CEO Margaret Moore, the National Consortium for Credentialing of Health and Wellness Coaches (NCCHWC) formed to build minimum standards and legitimacy for the role of health and wellness coaches. NCCHWC evolved to become the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), now a nonprofit subsidiary of the National Board of Medical Examiners, and launched the first national board certification for health and wellness coaches in 2017. The Wellcoaches Core Coach Training & Certification Program is an approved program by the NBHWC as a prerequisite for the NBC-HWC, national board certified health and wellness coach. The certification is based upon a best-practices certification examination content outline, which extensively references the Wellcoaches Coaching Psychology Manual . Learn More The Institute of Lifestyle Medicine was founded by Harvard physician Eddie Phillips, who co-authored a Harvard Health book with Wellcoaches founder Margaret Moore, titled Organize Your Emotions, Optimize Your Life. Eddie and the ILM are groundbreaking leaders in establishing lifestyle medicine in healthcare and medical education. The ILM offers live and online courses to provide the knowledge, skills, and tools for healthcare professionals to effectively and efficiently promote healthy lifestyle changes in their patients. Wellcoaches supports the Institute of Lifestyle Medicine through co-developing Harvard Medical School online CME programs and coaching curriculum for live events. Learn More Institute of Lifestyle Medicine Do you have a social mission? We love what we do and want to spread the word. Perhaps a partnership with your organization would support our mission and yours? Become a Partner

Helpful articles featuring best of our coaching skills. Articles Books Articles Videos Peer-Reviewed Papers Articles & Interviews: Coaching Diabetes Education, the Quadruple Aim and Health Coaching – a perfect match, Australian Diabetes Educator, 2020 Addendum to Compendium of the Health & Wellness Coaching Literature, American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2019 The Lifestyle Medicine Team: Health Care That Delivers Value. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2018. Abstract. Improving adherence to Mediterranean-Style Diet with a Community Culinary Coaching Program, Journal Ambulatory Care Management, 2018. The Right Mix in Health Promotion, American Journal of Health Promotion , 2018. A New Resource for Health & Wellness Professionals , ACSM Health & Fitness Journal, 2018. Innovation in Nutrition Coaching: Expanding the Culinary Coaching Tele-Medicine Model, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2018. Compendium of the Health and Wellness Coaching Literature, American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2017. A Pilot Study of Health & Wellness Coaching for Fibromyalgia. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2016. 17:457. Advancing a new evidence-based professional in healthcare. BMC Health Services Research. 2016,16:205. Credentialed Chefs as Certified Wellness Coaches: Call for Action. Eating Behaviors. 2015. 12(19):65-67. American College of Lifestyle Medicine Expert Panel Discussion. Treat the Cause: Evidence-Based Practice. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine. 2015. 9(5):328-335. National Training and Education Standards for Health and Wellness Coaching: The Path to National Certification. Global Advances in Health and Medicine. 2015: 4(3): 46-56. Delivering Change that Lasts. ACSM Health & Fitness Journal. 2015: Volume 19. Issue 2. 20-26. Coaching the Multiplicity of Mind: A Strengths-based Model. Global Advances in Health and Medicine. July 2013. Volume 2, Number 4. Group Health Coaching: Strengths, Challenges, and Next Steps. Global Advances in Health and Medicine. May 2013. Volume 2, Number 3. Coaching for behavior change in physiatry. Am J Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 2011; 90:1074-1082. Climbing up Mount Lasting Change. ACSM Health & Fitness Journal. (2009) Relational Flow: Theoretical Model for the Intuitive Dance (new theory of coaching psychology); Coaching Research Proceedings, International Coach Federation (2005) Principles of Behavioral Psychology in Wellness Coaching; Coaching Research Proceedings, International Coach Federation (2004) Organize your mind to organize your health , CNN Health Organize Your Mind for Coaching , International Coach Federation Finding Focus , IDEA Fitness Journal Organize Your Mind Meet Your Inner Family , Harvard Health From Surviving to Thriving , International Coach Federation A new model – meet the inner family, Case in Point Coaching Your Fitness Clients Inside Out , IDEA Fitness Journal Shift stress to calm: An “inner family” affair , Harvard Health Mind Your Weight: Inside Out, Psychology Today Brain Breaks Elude Me , Psychology Today A Coach’s Mind Inside Out , Huffington Post How to declipse (transform) your stress, Linkedin Leverage your emotions to thrive , Linkedin Organize Your Emotions Health Coaching and Physical Therapy: How incorporating health coaching into your practice can improve patient outcomes. APTA, July 2025 Giving Patients a Leg Up for Healthy Behavior Change, Medscape, June 2025 Wellcoaches and INTERVENT Strategic Partnership , May 2025 2024 Health Coach Certification Review , Fortune Health and Wellness Coaches - Here's What You Need to Know , Washington Post Spiritual Coaches in Baltimore . Baltimore Sun How to Succeed at Online Health Coaching , IDEA Health Coaching is Effective , Harvard Health Blog The State of Health and Wellness Coaching , IDEA Wellcoaches story: 20 Years to a Vision with Wings How a Wellness Coach Changes Your Mind , CNN Celebrate Success: The Wellcoaches Story , ACSM HF Journal How Coaching Works , Linkedin Health Coaching vs Life Coaching , IDEA Facilitating Change When Change is Hard , CMSA Today Climbing Up Mount Lasting Change , ACSM Health & Fitness Journal The Power of Coaching to Improve Employee Health, Productivity and Performance , WELCOA The obesity epidemic – a confidence crisis calling for professional coaches , Wellcoaches Wellcoaches habits: time to grow faster , Linkedin Hello. I am your growth edge . Linkedin Generative moments in coaching , Linkedin To be the expert or not: the expert’s dilemma , Linkedin What is Wellness Coaching and How it Helps , EmergoRadio How to Add Wellness Coaching to Your Personal Training Business , Entrepreneur.com Thriving Physician Well-being: Despairing to Coaching to Gratitude , Linkedin Body Intelligence: A Guide to Self-Attunement; IDEA Fitness Journal The Tale of the Body Thief , Linkedin

8 hours of Continuing Education! There is no health without mental health. We believe it is critical to support coaches in navigating the complexity of the human experience, including emotions - small and big.​ Coaching for Mental Well-being This topic will now be offered within our Core Coach Training program, rather than this optional course. What is coaching for mental well-being? There is no health without mental health. We believe it is critical to support coaches in navigating the complexity of the human experience, including emotions - small and big. Having an awareness of the continuum of psychological well-being prepares coaches to work within the spaces of healthy, reacting, and injured; knowing when and how to refer when a client is experiencing emotional pain. Only $595 for 8 hours of Continuing Education (live attendance required) Outcomes Stay tuned for upcoming classes Recognize common indicators of declining mental well-being and other challenges Identify factors that support mental thriving Explore common myths about mental health and suicide Use mental health screeners for anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation Identify early warning signs of declining mental health; red and yellow flags for mental health concerns Identify the reasons to refer clients for treatment by specialist providers Identify your scope of practice and ethical considerations including mandatory reporting & record keeping Introduce practices for coach self-care and reflection on practice Course Structure Designed by Simon Matthews (Psychologist, Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, NBC-HWC, PCC) and Kelly Davis Martin (Doctorate in Behavioral Health and a Master’s degree in Health Education and Promotion, NBC-HWC, PCC) through brief lecture, ample discussion and practice Written Knowledge Assessment and Practical Skills Assessment Prerequisites Due to the nature of the discussions and the knowledge required, this course is only open to Wellcoaches, NBC-HWC, or ICF Certified Coaches

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Become Eligible To Be A Board Certified Health And Wellness Coach. In Partnership With The American College Of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM). Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches Info Session Health and Wellness Coach Lifestyle Medicine Coach Professional Coach COACHING IS HEALTHCARE What is lifestyle medicine for coaches? Coaches with foundational knowledge in lifestyle medicine partner with clients seeking self-directed, lasting changes, aligned with their values, which promote health and wellness and, thereby, enhance well-being. In the course of their work, lifestyle medicine coaches display unconditional positive regard for their clients and a belief in their capacity for change, and honoring that each client is an expert on their life, while ensuring that all interactions are respectful and non-judgmental. This 16.5 hour self-paced, e-course was built in collaboration with ACLM. Eligibility for the course and an Attendance Certificate: This course is open to ANYONE and you will be presented with a "Certificate of Attendance" upon reviewing all of the materials and completing feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. Eligibility for the Lifestyle Medicine Coach Certificate: With the acceptable prerequisites, you may also earn a "Lifestyle Medicine Coach" certificate upon upon reviewing all of the materials and completing feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. To be eligible for the "Lifestyle Medicine Coach Certificate" you must have one of the following: 1. Wellcoaches Coach Certification 2. National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching Certification TOPICS INCLUDE Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine and the Six Pillars from ACLM · Define lifestyle medicine · Discuss the importance and timeliness if lifestyle medicine · Review evidence and current endorsements and guidelines for lifestyle medicine · Illustrate six pillars to treat, reverse and prevent non-communicable chronic disease · Explore unique components of a lifestyle medicine practice · Describe opportunities to train and certify in lifestyle medicine · Discuss the emerging priorities for lifestyle medicine Healthy Nutrition with Dr. Melissa Bernstein · Appraise the evidence supporting the benefits of a Food as Medicine approach for promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors. · Describe the relationship between dietary patterns and health. · Describe an understanding of basic nutrition principles to support health and well-being. · Describe the role of the Health Coach in supporting Food as Medicine efforts for their clients. · Explain the ways in which Health Coaches can participate as part of the interprofessional healthcare team for empowering clients to adopt health dietary patterns. Health and Lifestyle Diseases with Dr. Michael Greger · Summarize the defining characteristics of ultra-processed foods and explain how food processing (beyond nutrient composition) contributes to chronic disease risk and mortality. · Analyze the relationship between dietary patterns (e.g., plant-based diets, meat consumption, ultra-processed food intake) and major health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, dementia, and biological aging. · Apply evidence from randomized controlled trials and epidemiological studies to recommend practical dietary substitutions (e.g., replacing animal protein with plant protein, plant-based meats, or whole legumes) to reduce LDL cholesterol, inflammation, and disease risk. · Evaluate the comparative health impacts of plant-based meat alternatives versus conventional animal products and whole plant foods, considering nutrient profile, additives, contaminants, microbiome effects, and long-term disease outcomes. · Design an evidence-based dietary strategy for longevity and chronic disease prevention that integrates whole food plant-based nutrition, minimization of ultra-processed animal products, and lifestyle factors such as physical activity and weight management. Emotional Well-being and Resilience with Dr. Liana Lianov • Explain the physiology of stress, common stress response patterns, and their impact on health behavior change. • Describe and analyze the relationship between depression and chronic diseases such as diabetes and coronary artery disease, including its role as a comorbidity. • Explain the bidirectional relationship between emotional well-being, positive psychology, and the adoption of healthy lifestyle behaviors. • List and describe at least three lifestyle behaviors that improve emotional well-being (e.g., cultivating meaning and purpose, social connection, physical activity). • Identify and evaluate evidence-based mind–body practices that support positive mental health and resilience. • Apply practical tools and coaching strategies to enhance clients’ emotional awareness, resilience, and overall positive health. Mind Body Medicine with Dr. Christina Lombardo • Describe Mind Body Medicine and its history. • Describe and summarize the tools and core principles of mind–body medicine based on published research. • Identify guidelines for and benefits of applying principles of mind body medicine. Active Living with Dr. Michael Lopez • Define and differentiate physical activity, exercise, and fitness, and explain the historical and ecological foundations that position physical activity as a pillar of lifestyle medicine. • Describe and classify the major categories of physical activity (aerobic, muscle-strengthening, bone-strengthening) and interpret intensity using practical tools such as METs and the talk test. • Apply the U.S. Physical Activity Guidelines across different populations (children, adults, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with chronic conditions) to develop safe, individualized recommendations. • Analyze common barriers and facilitators to physical activity and select evidence-based coaching strategies (e.g., SMART goals, motivational interviewing, self-efficacy building, accountability, values alignment) to support sustainable behavior change. • Design a client-centered physical activity plan that integrates movement patterns, safety principles, activity tracking or low-tech monitoring options, and long-term professional development considerations. Culinary Coaching with Dr. Rani Polak • Define the positive impact of home cooking on nutrition and health. • Discuss common barriers to home cooking and explore cooking skills and coaching principles to address those barriers. • Define culinary coaching and apply it for empowering clients to adopt home cooking. Small Acts, Big Impact with MJ Shaar • Explain the evidence-based psychological, organizational, and physiological impacts of kindness and incivility, including effects on engagement, burnout, gene expression, inflammation, and long-term health outcomes. • Differentiate and analyze the concepts of kindness, civility, niceness, and indifference, and evaluate their respective impacts on psychological safety, resilience, collaboration, and workplace culture. • Apply the PERMAH framework (Positive emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment, Health) to assess how kindness strengthens well-being across personal and professional domains. • Implement practical strategies to make kindness an “operating system,” including self-kindness practices (e.g., identifying glimmers), value affirmation exercises, and intentional microconnections that foster positivity, consistency, and vulnerability. • Design a personal or organizational action plan that embeds values-based kindness into daily behaviors to enhance relational trust, performance, resilience, and long-term health outcomes. Shared Decision-Making with Beth Tansey Peller, RN • Define and describe the definition, purpose, importance, and key models of Shared Decision Making (SDM). • Explain and analyze how the being skills of coaching and the facilitation of client-led decision-making align with the principles of Shared Decision Making. • Identify and evaluate credible training programs and evidence-based resources that support the implementation of Shared Decision Making in healthcare settings. Chronic Conditions with Beth Tansey Peller, RN • Identify and describe the evidence-based risk factors associated with the development of chronic health conditions. • Explain and analyze the shared risk factors and interrelationships among common chronic diseases, including the consequences of unaddressed health risks and warning signs. • Evaluate and apply synergistic lifestyle interventions that can prevent, reduce, or potentially reverse chronic disease risk to optimize long-term health outcomes. Brain Health with Dr. Wes Youngberg • Define and describe dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, including the functional criteria used for diagnosis and the role of hippocampal degeneration in memory consolidation. • Explain the structure and function of the hippocampus, including the role of index neurons in autobiographical memory and cognitive function. • Interpret hippocampal volumetric data and percentile rankings (e.g., NeuroQuant metrics) to assess relative risk and progression of cognitive decline. • Differentiate the four stages of cognitive decline—presymptomatic, subjective cognitive impairment, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia—and analyze their clinical significance. • Administer and interpret cognitive screening tools such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) to monitor changes in cognitive performance over time. • Analyze epidemiological trends in dementia prevalence, including sex differences, early-onset increases, and public health implications. • Explain and apply the two foundational laws of health (providing necessary elements and removing interfering elements) to the prevention and reversal of cognitive decline. • Evaluate the concept of the Hippocampal Resiliency Index by identifying factors that promote neurogenesis (e.g., nutrition, sleep, exercise, metabolic health) and factors that contribute to atrophy (e.g., toxins, inflammation, insulin resistance). • Design a personalized, multi-factorial lifestyle intervention plan using precision medicine

This book presents a highly creative and effective way for people to quickly check in with members of their "inner family”— to give each side of their internal dialogue a voice. Organize Your Emotions Press & Praise Overview Resources Press & Praise Buy The Book Praise for Organize Your Emotions This book presents a highly creative and effective way for people to quickly check in with members of their "inner family”— to give each side of their internal dialogue a voice, and thereby foster increased awareness and inner harmony. I’m honored to have my internal family systems work shaped for popular use by such talented experts. Richard Schwartz, PhD, Founder of Internal Family Systems (IFS), The Center for Self Leadership. Published four books and 40 articles on IFS, including: You are the one you’ve been waiting for. Video Introduction Press Harvard Health: Shift Stress to Calm Harvard Health: Meet Your Inner Family (all nine of you) Harvard Health: Getting Your Selves Healthier Harvard Health: Getting Kids Back to School Inside Out HBR: How to Make Your One-on-Ones with Employees More Productive Psychology Today: Mind Your Weight Psychology Today: Clinton and Trump Inside Out Psychology Today: Nine Ways to Vote in the Election Psychology Today: Brain Breaks Elude Me Psychology Today: Tune Into Your Inner Olympians Other Leverage Your Emotions to Thrive RadioMD: Emotional Roadmap - 9 Inner Voices Success: Reading List WBUR: You'd Be A Better President If You Got More Exercise Is there a Solar System in the Mind's Sky? Book Review: Bassocantor Institute of Coaching: A Coach's Mind Inside Out Huffington Post: Bad Moms to Thriving Moms Coaching Fitness Clients Inside Out

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Learn and apply knowledge with our health and wellness coaching resources and compendia from leadership, lifestyle medicine, patient coaching and more! Health and Well-being Coaching Research and Resources Wellcoaches Research Coaching Resources FEATURED: Health and Wellness Coaching Research Compendia Compendium of Health and Wellness Coaching: 2023 Addendum , Journal of Integrative and Complementary Medicine, 2025 Addendum to Compendium of the Health & Wellness Coaching Literature , American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2019 Compendium of the Health and Wellness Coaching Literature , American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2017 A Systematic Review of the Literature on Health and Wellness Coaching , GAHM, July 2013 Health and Well-Being Coaching Adjuvant to GLP-1 Induced Weight Loss , American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2024 Lessons Learned from the Wellness Coaching Profession. The Path to Healthcare Recognition , ACSM Health and Fitness Journal, 2024 Health & Wellness Coaching Services: Making the Case for Reimbursement , American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2024. Clinical evidence for using insurance codes. Ground Zero in Lifestyle Medicine: Changing Mindsets to Change Behavior , American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2023 A Coach Approach to Facilitating Behavior Change , Journal of Family Practice, 2022 Dosing of Health and Wellness Coaching for Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: Research Synthesis to Derive Recommendations , American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2022 Networking Stay informed and connect with partner organizations. Culture of Coaching in Healthcare LinkedIn Group Wellcoaches LinkedIn Group ACLM LinkedIn Group ACSM LinkedIn Group NBHWC LinkedIn Group Leadership Coaching Support leaders in health care organizations to create a culture of coaching. Coaching is the New Leadership Wellcoaches habits: time to grow faster Hello. I am your growth edge. Coaching in healthcare...it's turtles all the way down Physician Coaching Taking care of our health care leaders with coaching. Mayo Clinic Proceeding study defining physician coaching competencies (contributions by Wellcoaches CEO, Margaret Moore) JAMA Network Open: Physician Coaching by Professionally Trained Peers for Burnout and Well-Being Journal of Occupational Health Psychology: Coaching for primary care physician well-being: A randomized trial and follow-up analysis NEJM: Coaching to Enhance Individual Well-being, Foster Teamwork, Improve the Health Care System Coach Meg Blog: Physician Well-being: Despairing to Coaching to Gratitude Residents and Medical Students Medical education is transforming with the the introduction of coaching into its curriculum. AMA Faculty handbook for coaching in medical education (academic coaching) Harvard Medical School – residency coaching program Coaching & Lifestyle Medicine Discover how health coaching complements lifestyle medicine. Defining Culinary Medicine: A Call for Consensus on Competencies to Improve Nutrition , Nutrients, 2025 Webinar: Coaching & Lifestyle Medicine: Marriage made in Health (password - CoachLM) Browse Video Content The Lifestyle Medicine Team: Health Care That Delivers Value . American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2018. Abstract. Patient Coaching Read more about the application of coaching. Wolters Kluwer: Wellcoaches Coaching Psychology Manual Compendium of Health & Wellness Coaching Literature , (2017) American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching –nbhwc.org Coach Meg video on path to national standards National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching: Standards for health and wellness coaching competencies AMA Guidelines for health coaching in primary care CNN: How a Wellness Coach Changes Your Mind Coaching in Healthcare Applying coaching in primary care and other medical settings. Health and Well-Being Coaching Adjuvant to GLP-1 Induced Weight Loss , American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 2024 Supporting Sustainable Health Behavior Change: The Whole is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts , Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2024 Coaching in Healthcare, Chapter 29 , The SAGE Handbook of Coaching Institute of Coaching (IOC) –www.instituteofcoaching.org Coaching in Leadership & Healthcare Conference , Harvard Medical School Organize Your Mind for the Operating Room , American Association of Thoracic Surgeons keynote Coach Meg Blog: Coaching in healthcare…it’s turtles all the way down

Become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. 9-week Virtual Classroom to Fit Your Busy Schedule in January 2026. Launch your Health and Well-Being Coach Training in January 2026 Module 1: 9-Week Virtual Classroom/2 Classes Each Wk Back to all classes Our Health and Well-being Coach Training program is widely respected as the gold standard. Our industry-first programs gave birth to a new professional, the Certified Health and Well-being Coach. The training is also open to those who do not intend to become a Health Coach but wish to learn the skills and behaviors to apply in other settings. Our Health and Well-being coach training and certification program is endorsed by our strategic partners, the American College of Sports Medicine and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Our classes are provided live online, allowing you to learn from and be mentored by the most experienced and credentialed faculty in the industry. We offer several information sessions each month! Reserve Your Spot! Get Trained Only - Module 1 only: $1985 Our Core Coach Training (live classes and Coaching Habits e-course) Register Now Get Trained, Certified and be eligible for the National Certification - Modules 1-3: $3395 Our Core Coach Training + Lifestyle Medicine Course + Wellcoaches Certification Process Register Now Payment plans and PayPal options may be available through registration links. IMPORTANT: If you opt for a payment plan, you will not have access to mentoring and certification until all payments have been made. Register for Information Session Key Dates Early Bird discount EXTENDED TO January 8 : Module 1 only $150 off or Modules 1-3 bundle $250 off Registration deadline: January 11, 2026 at 5pm ET or when full Certification deadline: September 30, 2027 This module is a prerequisite for Module 2 . You must complete Modules 2 and 3 for Certification! Review the Certification Handbook . Materials for Module 1 Required Purchase: The Coaching Psychology Manual , 2nd edition Prefer the Manual in Spanish? Purchase here. Additional reading and listening materials are provided upon registration. Note that preparation for this course requires an average of 20 hours of reading and listening in advance. Module 1 Live Class Dates/Times (listed in Eastern/New York time) Click here for timezone conversion. Live classes begin the week of January 18, 2026 and end the week of March 19, 2026 . Each week you will attend two consecutive lessons . Students must attend at least one of each live lesson offered every week, for a total of two lessons each week. Classes may be combined in any way that fits your schedule. This class is delivered in a real-time, virtual classroom, via Zoom. Plan for active engagement in discussion and practice, a key part of being a student and becoming a coach. First Lesson each week is: Second Lesson each week is: Sun 8pm-10pm ET OR Wed 11am-1pm ET OR Mon 11am-1pm ET Thu 8pm-10pm ET Sample of Times for 8pm ET Classes Sample of Times for 11am ET Classes Module 1 Self-Paced E-course At any time during Module 1, you may begin the self-paced, virtual e-course focused on "Coaching Habits". The 10-hour habits course includes 8 collections of self-paced video lessons to explore common growth edges that hold us back as leaders and professionals, our signposts for new insights and wisdom. Each habit (70+ habits to choose from) comes with a 5-10 minute video, resources, reminders, and an optional habits tracker. You will have access to this course upon registration. Completion of the above, including ALL live classes, will be required to receive a Certificate of Attendance. This module (Module 1) is a prerequisite for Module 2 . You must complete Modules 2 and 3 for Certification! Review the Certification Handbook . How long will it take to become Certified? Here is a sample timeline for completing all the Modules required to become a Certified Wellcoach® and applying for the National exam when you have enrolled in the 9-week training option: February – March: Begin Module 1 and complete the 18 live virtual classes (two 120 min classes/week), feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. Also complete the Coaching Habits course, including feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. Keep in mind that there are approximately 1-2 hours of coursework before each lesson (i.e., reading the manual, listening to coaching demos, and reading articles). April - June: Complete Module 2 by participating in seven 2-hour live virtual classes, one e-course, and completing feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. Also complete the self-paced 21.5-hour Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches course, including feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. June: Begin Module 3 by completing three 1-hour mentoring sessions and begin work with practice client(s). July-August: Complete Module 3 by submitting Wellness Visions and Goals (for you and one client) and passing the written and oral exams. August-November: Receive your "Certified Wellcoach®" designation (and start conducting the 50 coaching sessions needed to apply for the NBHWC exam if that is your plan). December: If you wish, apply to take the National exam, through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching, after all three modules and you have practiced with your own clients for 50 coaching sessions. Overview of Certification

Become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. 5-week Virtual Classroom to Fit Your Busy Schedule in January 2026. Launch your Health and Well-Being Coach Training in January 2026 Module 1: 5-Week Virtual Classroom (Fridays and Saturdays) Back to all classes Our Health and Well-being Coach Training program is widely respected as the gold standard. Our industry-first programs gave birth to a new professional, the Certified Health and Well-being Coach. The training is also open to those who do not intend to become a Health Coach but wish to learn the skills and behaviors to apply in other settings. Our Health and Well-being coach training and certification program is endorsed by our strategic partners, the American College of Sports Medicine and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Our classes are provided live online, allowing you to learn from and be mentored by the most experienced and credentialed faculty in the industry. We offer several information sessions each month! Reserve Your Spot! Get Trained Only - Module 1 only: $1985 Our Core Coach Training (live classes and Coaching Habits e-course) Register Now Get Trained, Certified and be eligible for the National Certification - Modules 1-3: $3395 Our Core Coach Training + Lifestyle Medicine Course + Wellcoaches Certification Process Register Now Payment plans and PayPal options may be available through registration links. IMPORTANT: If you opt for a payment plan, you will not have access to mentoring and certification until all payments have been made. Register for Information Session Key Dates Early Bird discount: by December 8, 2025: Module 1 only $150 off or Modules 1-3 bundle $250 off Registration deadline: January 9, 2026 at 5pm ET or when full Certification deadline: August 31, 2027 This module is a prerequisite for Module 2 . You must complete Modules 2 and 3 for Certification! Review the Certification Handbook . Materials for Module 1 Required Purchase: The Coaching Psychology Manual , 2nd edition Prefer the Manual in Spanish? Purchase here. Additional reading and listening materials are provided upon registration. Note that preparation for this course requires an average of 20 hours of reading and listening in advance. Module 1 Live Class Dates/Times (listed in Eastern/New York time) Click here for timezone conversion. Live classes begin Friday, January 16, 2026 and end Friday , February 13, 2026 . This class is delivered in a real-time, virtual classroom, via Zoom. Plan for active engagement in discussion and practice, a key part of being a student and becoming a coach. Class Schedule Week 1: 1/16/26-1/17/26 Fri L01 3:00pm-5:00pm Fri L02 5:15pm-7:15pm Sat L03 10:00am-12:00pm Sat L04 12:15pm-2:15pm Week 2: 1/23/26-1/24/26 Fri L01 3:00pm-5:00pm Fri L02 5:15pm-7:15pm Sat L03 10:00am-12:00pm Sat L04 12:15pm-2:15pm Week 3: 1/30/26-1/31/26 Fri L01 3:00pm-5:00pm Fri L02 5:15pm-7:15pm Sat L03 10:00am-12:00pm Sat L04 12:15pm-2:15pm Week 4: 2/6/26-2/7/26 FFri L01 3:00pm-5:00pm Fri L02 5:15pm-7:15pm Sat L03 10:00am-12:00pm Sat L04 12:15pm-2:15pm Week : 2/13/26 Friday Only Fri L01 3:00pm-5:00pm Fri L02 5:15pm-7:15pm Sample of Times for 3pm ET Classes Module 1 Self-Paced E-course At any time during Module 1, you may begin the self-paced, virtual e-course focused on "Coaching Habits". The 10-hour habits course includes 8 collections of self-paced video lessons to explore common growth edges that hold us back as leaders and professionals, our signposts for new insights and wisdom. Each habit (70+ habits to choose from) comes with a 5-10 minute video, resources, reminders, and an optional habits tracker. You will have access to this course upon registration. Completion of the above, including ALL live classes, will be required to receive a Certificate of Attendance. This module (Module 1) is a prerequisite for Module 2 . You must complete Modules 2 and 3 for Certification! Review the Certification Handbook . How long will it take to become Certified? Here is a sample timeline for completing all the Modules required to become a Certified Wellcoach® and applying for the National exam when you have enrolled in the 9-week training option: February – March: Begin Module 1 and complete the 5 live virtual classes (18 lessons), feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. Also complete the Coaching Habits course, including feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. Keep in mind that there are approximately 1-2 hours of coursework before each lesson (i.e., reading the manual, listening to coaching demos, and reading articles). April - June: Complete Module 2 by participating in seven 2-hour live virtual classes, one e-course, and completing feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. Also complete the self-paced 21.5-hour Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches course, including feedback surveys and knowledge assessments. June: Begin Module 3 by completing three 1-hour mentoring sessions and begin work with practice client(s). July-August: Complete Module 3 by submitting Wellness Visions and Goals (for you and one client) and passing the written and oral exams. August-November: Receive your "Certified Wellcoach®" designation (and start conducting the 50 coaching sessions needed to apply for the NBHWC exam if that is your plan). December: If you wish, apply to take the National exam, through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching, after all three modules and you have practiced with your own clients for 50 coaching sessions. Overview of Certification

Become a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. 9-week Virtual Classroom to Fit Your Busy Schedule in November 2026. Launch your Health and Well-Being Coach Training in November 2026 Module 1: 9-Week Virtual Classroom/2 Classes Each Wk Back to all classes Our Health and Well-being Coach Training program is widely respected as the gold standard. Our industry-first programs gave birth to a new professional, the Certified Health and Well-being Coach. The training is also open to those who do not intend to become a Health Coach but wish to learn the skills and behaviors to apply in other settings. Our classes are provided live online, allowing you to learn from and be mentored by the most experienced and credentialed faculty in the industry. We offer several information sessions each month! Register for Information Session Reserve Your Spot! Get Trained Only - Module 1 only: $1985 Our Core Coach Training (live classes and Coaching Habits e-course) Register Now Get Trained, Certified and be eligible for the National Certification - Modules 1-3: $3495 Our Core Coach Training + Lifestyle Medicine Course + Wellcoaches Certification Process Register Now Payment plans and PayPal options for Modules 1-3 may be available through registration links. IMPORTANT: If you opt for a payment plan, you will not have access to mentoring and certification until all payments have been made. BUSINESS BUNDLE ADD-ON: Growing a successful coaching practice takes more than great coaching skills; it takes the right training, mentorship, and tools to run a sustainable business. That's why we've partnered with RoundTable Health and Zoee to give you everything you need to launch, grow, and manage your practice with confidence. Learn More and Buy Key Dates Early Bird discount: by September 21, 2026: Module 1 only $150 off or Modules 1-3 bundle $250 off Registration deadline: October 22, 2026 at 5pm ET or when full Certification deadline: July 31, 2028 This module is a prerequisite for Module 2 . You must complete Modules 2 and 3 for Certification! Review the Certification Handbook . Materials for Module 1 Required Purchase: The Coaching Psychology Manual , 2nd edition Prefer the Manual in Spanish? Purchase here. Additional reading and listening materials are provided upon registration. Note that preparation for this course requires an average of 20 hours of reading and listening in advance. Module 1 Live Class Dates/Times (listed in Eastern/New York time) Click here for timezone conversion. Live classes begin the week of November 2, 2026 and end the week of January 22, 2027 . Each week you will attend two consecutive lessons . Students must attend at least one of each live lesson offered every week, for a total of two lessons each week. Classes may be combined in any way that fits your schedule. This class is delivered in a real-time, virtual classroom, via Zoom. Plan for active engagement in discussion and practice, a key part of being a student and becoming a coach. First Lesson each week is: Second Lesson each week is: Mon 8pm-10pm ET OR Wed 8pm-10pm ET OR Tue 10am-12pm ET Fri 10am-12pm ET Sample of Times for 8pm ET Classes Sample of Times for 10am ET Classes Module 1 Self-Paced E-course At any time during Module 1, you may begin the self-paced, virtual e-course focused on "Coaching Habits". The 10-hour habits course includes 8 collections of self-paced video lessons to explore common growth edges that hold us back as leaders and professionals, our signposts for new insights and wisdom. Each habit (70+ habits to choose from) comes with a 5-10 minute video, resources, reminders, and an optional habits tracker. You will have access to this course upon registration. Completion of the above, including ALL live classes, will be required to receive a Certificate of Attendance. This module (Module 1) is a prerequisite for Module 2 . You must complete Modules 2 and 3 for Certification! Review the Certification Handbook . How long will it take to become Certified? Overview of Certification 12-Month Journey Sample