Learn more about becoming a Lifestyle Medicine Coach (LMC) with Wellcoaches. Endorsed by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Course Overview Lifestyle Medicine – Part 1 (Section 1) Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine in workplace settings and clinical practice and the importance of integrating health coaches into worksite health promotion and clinical settings. Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH 45:36 Lifestyle Medicine – Part 2 (Section 1) A look at the big picture of Lifestyle Medicine and recommendation for integrating “Feet, Forks, Fingers, Stress, Sleep and Love” to develop a healthy lifestyle. Amanda McKinney, MD, FACLM, FACOG 35:45 Lifestyle Medicine – Part 3 (Section 1) Gain general knowledge about healthy living so you can identify and discuss these various topics. Locate valuable resources and tools using the CDC and NIH. Christina Lombardo, MCC, CPHWC, CPC, MA, NBC-HWC 209:26 Basic Biometrics (Section 2) Introduction to standard ranges of common biometric screenings in the areas of blood pressure, body mass index (BMI)*, fasting glucose, Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c), and lipid panels such as high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low density lipoproteins (LDL), total cholesterol and triglycerides. Beth Peller, RN, CPHWC, NBC-HWC 52:34 minutes Health and Lifestyle Diseases (Section 2) Preventing Death, Preventing Disability, Healthy People 2020 Michael Greger, MD, FACLM 107:51 Physical Activity and Functional Fitness (Section 3) Explores the relationship between physical activity and health with an introduction to the concept that Exercise is Medicine. Identify the types of motivation that lead to increased activity. Examines options and variations to increase and maintain physical activity, despite barriers. Looks at the perceptions of required effort related to physical activity. Mark Faries, Phd 79 minutes Nutrition Basics (Section 3) In this lesson, you will identify the three main categories of macronutrients and appreciate that coaching is most effective when focused on food rather than nutrients. Michelle Hauser, MD, MS, MPA, Chef 78:14 Emotional Well-being and Resiliency (Section 4) Understand the physiology and patterns of stress and its impact on health behavior changes. Understand depression as a comorbidity for diabetes and coronary artery disease. Understand the role of emotional well-being in leading a healthy lifestyle and vice versa. List at least three lifestyle elements and behaviors that improve emotional well-being, including finding life meaning and purpose. Identify effective mind-body practices that support positive mental health and resilience. Describe emotional intelligence as an important factor in healthy management of relationships. Apply tools that support emotional awareness, agility and resilience in clients. Liana Lianov, MD, MPH 84:86 Positive Psychology and Health (Section 4) Define positive psychology more clearly and accurately. Explain the impact of psychological well-being on other health behaviors and outcomes. Begin integrating PERMA into your wellness habits and programming to achieve greater flourishing. MJ Shaar, MAPP 57:21 Substance Use and Addictions (Section 5) Provide the tools to perform evidence-based screening and intervention for for tobacco, alcohol, other drug use, and depression. Mike Pantalon, PhD 71:05 Sleep Health (Section 5) Define optimal sleep through both quality and quantity. Dispel myths about sleep as well as disruptors of sleep and their health consequences. Param Dedhia, MD 109:28 Brain Health (Section 5) How evidence-based lifestyle medicine can prevent and reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. Wes Youngberg, DrPH, MPH, CNS, FACLM 79:25 Shared Decision Making (Section 6) Introduce the key concepts and benefits of shared decision making (SDM). Learn how to conduct a SHARE-model SDM conversation. Beth Peller, RN, CPHWC, NBC-HWC 27:03 Interpreting Research: Sorting Fact from Fiction (Section 6) Identify various types of research processes. Understand how to find and read coaching research with an appreciation for how research can help the coaching profession. Gary Sforzo, PhD 59:13 Coaching for Culinary Medicine (Section 7) Learn more about the impact of home cooking and the importance of healthy culinary behaviors. Rani Polak, MD, MBA, Chef 31:44 Mental Health Literacy (Section 7) Develop “mental health literacy.” By providing a cutting-edge foundation of knowledge and skills in mental health, this module/section and its accompanying handbook aim to prepare coaches to skillfully and professionally handle whatever issues come their way. BJ Richstone, PsyD 128:00

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Add legitimacy to your practice by earning your ICF Certification from Wellcoaches’ accredited coach training program. A gold standard in coaching. Learn more. Earn an ICF Certificaton Earn a Wellcoaches Certification Earn a National Certification Earn an ICF Certification Strive toward mastery Once you have earned our advanced Wellcoaches Professional Certification , you may be eligible to earn an ICF Certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Please see their website for all requirements and timelines. Create a positive impact in your community by helping people tap into their potential with an International Coaching Federation Certification. Wellcoaches is an accredited coach training program by ICF providing practical skills and tools you need to make a change in your life and in your community. Our curriculum is evidence-based and will lead you and your clients to feel confident, inspired, and ready to take action. Learn more about the steps below for how to become ICF Certified. Go to ICF 1. Become a Certified Wellcoach® Step 1. Become a Certified Health and Well-being Coach FIRST, earn your Wellcoaches Certification as a "Certified Health and Well-being Coach " Learn how to do this Step 2. Become a Professional Wellcoach® Coach Once you have completed our Core Coach Training & Certification program, start making plans to lift your coaching mastery to a galactic orbit with our 9-month advanced Professional Coach Training & Certification Program. This advanced program is specially designed for our Certified Wellcoaches only. Learn about this program 2. Become a Certified Professional Wellcoach® 3. Apply for the ICF Certification Step 3. Apply for an ICF Certification Trainees who complete the sequence of Wellcoaches Core Health & Well-being Coach Training Program (HWCT) after July 2018 and the 9-month Advanced Professional Coach Training Program (PCT) after 2023 may earn 142.5 ICF Coach Specific Training Hours and apply for an ICF credential (ACC or PCC). *If you completed your original Wellcoaches Certification prior to July 2018 you may still be eligible to pursue an ICF certification through the grandfathered ACTP pathway. Please contact your Coach Concierge to discuss. *If you graduated from another program, please contact us to discuss your pathway to an ICF certification. Please visit the International Coaching Federation website for all requirements and certification options. Go to ICF

Health and wellness coaches partner with & inspire clients by developing personal wellness plans. Learn what separates our certified Coaches from the rest. What is a Health and Well-Being Coach? Schedule Health & Well-being Coach Professional Coach "Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential." - International Coaching Federation Find a Coach Listen to a session What do health and well-being coaches do? Professional health and well-being coaches have long been recognized for their skills in helping athletes and executives perform at their best. Now professional health and well-being coaches are helping people reach their best selves. Health and wellness coaches are practitioners and life-long students of coaching psychology, a field focused on the scientific study of happiness and well-being. Coaches are trained to help clients develop and implement personal wellness plans by: accepting and meeting you where you are today introducing mindful thinking and doing work that builds confidence defining a higher purpose for well-being uncovering your natural desire to be well tapping into your innate desires and drives collaborating to address emotional and physical health together drawing a personal wellness blueprint setting realistic and achievable goals harnessing the strengths needed to overcome obstacles seeing obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow building a supportive environment for success The benefits of coaching better self-management of chronic conditions improved fitness and strength weight loss and weight management healthier lifestyle reduced stress, more calm greater ability to deal with emotions increased self-confidence a sense of purpose Skillsets of a health and well-being coach Great coaches have several skills you will quickly notice. Coaches: are great listeners and enjoy your stories foster self-acceptance and self-respect arouse, engage, energize, and challenge you to reach higher at the right moment have a bird dog's ability to sniff out your strengths, values, and desires are playful when appropriate take risks and ask courageous questions don't rescue you from emotional muck - sometimes you need to sit in it for a bit to energize your desire to change know how to celebrate your successes Health and well-being coaching process The process of working with a health and wellness coach evolves through several stages: You provide background information through various assessments, so that you and your coach are well-informed on the key issues, including medical considerations, as appropriate. During the first 60-90 minute coaching session, you identify your priorities and develop a personal wellness plan including a vision, three month goals and the first steps. In subsequent 30-40 minute coaching sessions, each week, month, or quarter, you and your coach review the progress toward your vision and goals, explore and resolve the most pressing issues, learn something new, and then agree on a set of goals for the following week. You will enjoy plenty of "ah-ha" insights along the way. What do health and well-being coaches do? Professional health and well-being coaches have long been recognized for their skills in helping athletes and executives perform at their best. Now professional health and well-being coaches are helping people reach their best self. Coaches are trained to help clients develop and implement personal wellness plans by: accepting and meeting you where you are today introducing the mindful thinking and doing work that builds confidence defining a higher purpose for well-being uncovering your natural desire to be well tapping into your innate desires and drives collaborating to address emotional and physical health together drawing a personal wellness blueprint setting realistic and achievable goals harnessing the strengths needed to overcome obstacles seeing obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow building a supportive environment for success Health and wellness coaches are practitioners and life-long students of coaching psychology, a field focused on the scientific study of happiness and well-being.

Wellcoaches collaborates with world-class health and wellness experts in the development of its programs. Our Advisors Faculty Operations Advisors Wellcoaches collaborates with world-class health and wellness experts in the development of its programs. Advisors Shelley Carson, PhD - Neuroscience Advisor https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Received her Ph.D. in psychology from Harvard University in 2001, where she continues to conduct research, teach, and advise undergraduates. Her research on creativity, psychopathology, and resilience has been widely published in both national and international scientific journals, and her findings have been featured on the Discovery Channel, CNN, NPR, the BBC, and Radio Free Europe. In addition, Dr. Carson’s work has been noted in magazines such as Newsweek, Scientific American, and Psychology Today. Gary Sforzo, PhD - Research Advisor https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Professor of Exercise & Sport Sciences at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. His research focuses on wellness programming and in 2011 he received a Harnisch Award for studying “The effects of Wellness Coaching on health behaviors in an employee population.” Dr. Sforzo is trained as an exercise physiologist and also holds certification as an exercise specialist as well as a health and wellness coach. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications and 100 professional presentations. Tom Rifai, MD, FACP, DipACLM - Medical Advisor https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a6648_e9016bf3aa234d96ac7817d05be05f8c~mv2.jpg Dr. Tom Rifai is the CEO of Reality Meets Science,(http://www.realitymeetsscience.com/) scaling up his innovative Flex5 lifestyle system (http://www.realitymeetsscience.com/rms-system.html)proven effective at the Henry Ford Health System in Michigan. Dr. Rifai serves as Chair of the Employer Subcommittee for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine’s Clinical Practice and Quality Committee. He is a diplomate of both American Boards of Internal and Lifestyle Medicine and serves on the True Health Initiative Board of Directors. Dr. Rifai served as Medical & Well-being Director for Magna International in the USA, providing elite level executive health coaching to the C-suite as well as programming to the manufacturing sites. Dr. Rifai served as Associate Medical Director of the renowned Pritikin Longevity Center in Miami, Florida, and spent over a decade on Pritikin’s science advisory committee. He continues to serve as lead educator on dietary fats and weight control for the Medicare-approved Pritikin Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program,(https://pritikinicr.com/) which is now running in over 100 hospital cardiac rehabilitation programs throughout the USA. He is past president of the American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists. Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, FACSM - Medical Advisor An internationally recognized expert, physician, scientist and author in the fields of lifestyle and integrative medicine. Dr. Peeke is a Pew Foundation Scholar in nutrition and metabolism, and is a fellow of both the American College https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined of Physicians as well as Sports Medicine. Her New York Times bestselling books include Fight Fat after Forty, Body for Life for Women, and The Hunger Fix, the first consumer book on the science of food addiction. Serving as Chief Medical Correspondent for Discovery Health TV, Dr. Peeke is featured on the award winning National Body Challenge series and is the host of the Could You Survive? series, based upon her national bestseller Fit to Live. Dr. Peeke is the host of the HER podcast on iTunes, is a regular network medical news commentator, and is a columnist for US News and World Report, Huffington Post and Prevention. Jennifer Wasco, DNP, RN - Nursing Continuing Professional Development Advisor https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9a6648_4be0f6ca8fb549c2b49596cfa2d6cff0~mv2.jpg Jennifer J. Wasco, DNP, RN Assistant Professor of Nursing, Acute and Tertiary Care Director, Professional Development & Continuing Education University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Dr. Wasco serves as the accredited Provider Program Director for the School of Nursing’s Provider Unit. Her scholarly agenda focuses on curriculum development, learner engagement, innovative teaching strategies, and technology-based learning activities. She is a member of Sigma, the International Honor Society of Nursing, and the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE). She holds the position of co-chair for the ANHE Education Forum. She has been published in Nurse Leader, Journal of Nursing Education and Practice, Nurse Educator, Nursing Forum, Journal of Doctoral Nursing Practice, Building Healthy Academic Communities Journal, and Creative Nursing. Walter Thompson, PhD, FACSM, FAACVPR - Founding Advisor, ACSM Liaison https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology and Health, Public Health, Physical Therapy, and Nutrition and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research (retired) at Georgia State University and a former Chairman of the American College of Sports Medicine's Committee on Certification and Registry Boards. Walt has been a member of the ACSM Board of Trustees and was twice elected to its Administrative Council before being elected President in 2017. He is the former Chair of the NSF International Joint Committee for Health Fitness Facilities Standards, and oversees the coach certification process. He is currently serving as the Executive Director of Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES) of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Michael O'Donnell, PhD, MBA, MPH - Founding Advisor https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined Founder, President and Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Health Promotion, a peer reviewed journal established in 1986 that focuses on the science of lifestyle change. He has helped more than 100 employers, health care organizations, government agencies, foundations, and health promotion providers develop new and refine existing health promotion programs and has served in leadership roles in four major health systems.

The PCT 2024 program is specially designed for our Certified Wellcoaches, NBC-HWC coaches for ICF-Certified Coaches only. This program is developing the future leaders of the health and wellbeing coaching industry. Professional Coach Training Start making plans to lift your coaching mastery to a galactic orbit with our 9-month advanced Professional Coach Training & Certification Program. This advanced program is specially designed for our Certified Wellcoaches, Nationally Board Certified Coaches or ICF-PCC/MCC Coaches only. This program is developing the future leaders of the health and well-being coaching industry. We built and continue to upgrade an innovative, science and neuroscience-based, robust coaching framework we call the "Onward & Upward Model" designed to enable Certified coaches to help clients optimize mental and physical well-being. This is a hit-the-ball-out-of-the-park opportunity for Certified coaches who want to be masterful coaches. Graduates of the 2024 Program NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2026 COHORT! SEE YOU IN 2027! What will you gain Registration Training Only - does not include travel, lodging, food or materials: $4100 Open to coaches who are Certified by Wellcoaches, have earned the NBC-HWC from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching, or have the International Coaching Federation PCC or MCC certifications. NOW CLOSED 1. Unique-to-Wellcoaches intellectual framework and mechanisms for peak coaching performance grounded in research from the fields of neuroscience, adult development, behavioral and positive psychology 2. Cutting-edge and advanced coaching models such as Immunity to Change, advanced mindfulness and multiplicity of the mind 3. Plenty of practice using cutting-edge tools and models in a safe, structured environment 4. Individualized mentoring feedback from experienced Wellcoaches faculty Watch real students discuss their experiences in the program Class Dates Residential #1: Jan 14-16, 2026 Wed, 8-5 Thu, 8-5 Fri, 8-12 Residential #2: Sep 16-18, 2026 Wed, 8-5 Thu, 8-5 Fri, 8-12 Virtual classroom: 32, 90-minute virtual classes Weekly Teleclasses are held on Thursdays from 4-5:30pm ET each week (no class on July 2, 2026) beginning Jan 22, 2026 . Class Location The residential sessions will be held at: Hilton Garden Inn 7234 E Indian School Road, Scottsdale AZ 85251 You may stay at any hotel you wish, of course. Deadlines Early Bird registration deadline ($500 discount): December 3, 2025 Registration deadline: December 19, 2025 Materials Our Reading List (all available for you to purchase at on-line retailers): Why We Do What We Do Emotional Intelligence 2.0 Emotional Agility Flow Non-Violent Communication The Compassion Instinct Instant Influence Flourish Positivity The How of Happiness The Upside of Your Darkside Mindset The Gifts of Imperfection Man’s Search for Meaning The Mindful Coach Curious Narrative Coaching Your Creative Brain The Resilience Factor Immunity to Change Time to Think Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived Joyful Life Succeed: How We Can Reach Our Goals Become a Certified Professional Wellcoach® The 2025 training program components delivered over nine months include: Two 2.5 day residential sessions, one at the beginning and one at the end of the training program. 32 ninety-minute teleclasses with the ability to practice new tools and skills in class, including 8 group coaching sessions. Teleclasses are held on Thursdays from 4-5:30pm ET each week (except major holidays) beginning Jan 22, 2026. Six private mentor coaching sessions with feedback from coaching masters regarding the application of Wellcoaches protocols and International Coaching Federation Competencies. A reading list of carefully chosen books written by scientists and psychologists with a strong evidence basis. Full attendance is required for course completion. Registration Training Only - does not include travel, lodging, food or materials: $4100 Open to coaches who are Certified by Wellcoaches, have earned the NBC-HWC from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching, or have the International Coaching Federation PCC or MCC certifications. Now Closed for 2026 Sample Course Topics Strengths Self-Determination and Motivation Optimism Non-violent Communication Goal-setting Theory Relational Cultural Theory Constructive Development Emotional Intelligence Subject-object Theory and Order of Consciousness Flow and Relational Flow Motivation and Meaning-making Positive Psychology Immunity to Change Curiosity Creativity Relationships Resilience Thriving Growth-Mindset Design Thinking Neuroscience Authenticity Four reasons to join 1. Leadership Role: Not only will our advanced program enable a giant leap in your coaching outcomes, it will help move you into a leadership role and new career opportunities within this growing industry. 2. Wellcoaches Opportunities: Wellcoaches recruits PCT graduates first for research projects, coaching contracts with our corporate partners, and coach referrals. 3. ICF Approved: Complete an International Coaching Federation approved program which supports ICF certifications and credibility in the larger coaching industry beyond health and wellness. 4. Close Network: The PCT experience leads to a close and intimate network of your classmates that will pay dividends for years to come. Frequently asked questions FAQ for PCT Who is this class for? Open to coaches who are Certified by Wellcoaches, have earned the NBC-HWC from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching, or have the International Coaching Federation PCC or MCC certifications. What is your attendance policy? You must attend both residential sessions and the virtual classes in full. What Continuing Education Credits are offered? Wellcoaches School of Coaching has built relationships with many providers to help you earn Continuing Education. Please click the links in the navigation section at the bottom of this page for the unique requirements for each provider. How long will it take me to earn the Professional Coach Certification? You have 12 months from the completion of the 9-month training program to complete the certification requirements. What is your refund policy? We highly recommend booking refundable travel as the course requires a minimum number of participants. Confirmation will be provided to registered participants no later than December 19, 2025. The deadline to withdraw from the Professional Coach Training program is January 3, 2026 by 5pm ET. No refunds will be provided after this. Withdrawal requests submitted up to that point will be subject to a 5% administrative fee. Testimonials I had wanted to attend PCT for 7 years and when I finally did, it exceeded my expectations! I took the class hoping for 3 things: first, that my coaching skill would be elevated to a higher level; second, that I would be personally transformed; and third, that I would establish new meaningful relationships with other coaches. All these things took place – and not just as an event occurring at a particular moment in time, but as a seed that was planted and continues to grow and bear fruit. The initial residential experience established us as a deeply connected group. It laid a foundation of trust and openness that facilitated a deepening connection throughout our classes and practice together during the months to come. The reading and related classes were incredibly enriching. The faculty was outstanding. The weekly online classes became a moment in the week we all looked forward to. The closing residential session was a reunion of dearest friends that took us to new depths of awareness and new vistas of personal vision. Like the ripples from a stone thrown in a pond, I will be feeling the effects of my PCT class for quite some time as I continue to learn and grow. I am incredibly grateful to have taken this class. Joanna Thomas, NBC-HWC

Public discussions and coaching demonstrations offered by Coach Meg. Coach Meg's Public Classes Please note: This public, one-hour class is a complimentary gift to you to enable you to connect with others and reflect on valuable skills for thriving. There will be no feedback surveys or assessments and is not eligible for continuing education (CEs). COMMUNITY GATHERINGS 2022 February 3 - Post-Traumatic Growth and Actualization Recording and presentation COMMUNITY GATHERINGS 2021 October 18 - Leadership and Well-being Recording and presentation November 9 - Nature of Well-being Recording and presentation December 7 - Multiplicity of Mind at Work Recording and presentation CONNECTING BOOKS OF WISDOM TO COACHING 2020 July 24 - Finding Meaning – David Kessler Recording and presentation Aug 28 - The Path – Michael Puett Recording and presentation Reading: Which Path are You On? Sep 25 - Little Book of Stoicism – Jonas Salzgeber Recording and presentation Oct 30 - What to do with our biases Recording and presentation Dec 4 - Personalization at work – science of job crafting Recording and presentation HOW TO COACH YOURSELF IN PANDEMIC TIMES May 29, 2020 - Emotional Balance Recording and presentation Jun 5, 2020 - Trust Recording and presentation Jun 12, 2020 - Multiplicity of Mind Recording and presentation Jun 19, 2020 - Perseverance Recording 1 and 2 and presentation Jun 26, 2020 - Wisdom & Meaning Recording and presentation Did you benefit from this discussion? We offer many opportunities for on-going professional development and growth. Consider joining our monthly membership and enjoy up to 4 classes each month. Or, want to make a great difference in the lives of those you serve? Consider becoming a Certified Coach. Learn about membership Learn about training

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Search Results All (235) Other Pages (88) Blog Posts (147) 235 items found for "" Other Pages (88) Premium Classes | wellcoaches Deepen Your Coaching Efficacy With New Skills On-going Classes Coaching for Mental Well-being Coachihg for Social Resources and Health Equity Design Coaching Coaching First Responders Register today! Facilitator: Erin Craw, Danielle Kawash, and Simon Matthews Date/Time: Noon-1 p.m. ET Friday, September 6-October 4 Cost: $375 CEUs: Wellcoaches 5, ACSM 5, NBHWC 5 In this class you’ll learn the common challenges first responders face, which hinder self-care and health optimization. You’ll learn how to engage in effective conversations with first responders about their health-related needs and desires, build rapport, and how coaching this unique population can help strengthen their autonomy, self-esteem, self-efficacy, and health. After completing this course, learners will be able to: * Describe how first responder mindset can exacerbate the impact of stressors * Analyze the nexus between lifestyle health and occupational longevity * Evaluate the systemic relationship between first responder wellbeing and family relationships * Create personalized approaches to coaching first responders to develop and maintain wellbeing Group Coaching Basics Register today! Facilitator: Michael Scholtz Date/time: Noon-1:30 p.m. ET Wednesdays, September 25-October 30 Cost: $440 CEUs: Wellcoaches 9, ACSM 9, NCHEC 9, NBHWC 9 This 6-week course on group coaching is a win-win-win. You reach more people and your clients access more affordable coaching. And, everyone benefits from the supportive network and creative power of a community. The ability to create groups, effectively market to groups, and conduct group sessions requires that you learn new skills and that you apply your core coaching skills in new ways. ​ Participants will learn: • how to develop a successful group coaching practice • what group coaching is and how it differs from individual coaching • logistics of group coaching (determining group size, meeting length, fees, etc.) • how to manage group dynamics • how to market your program This class includes both sharing of ideas and practice. Participants will have the opportunity to be coached and coach others as we explore the unique dynamics provided by a group environment. ​ WANT TO MORE MORE? Check out this Q&A info session recently hosted by Michael Scholtz Facilitator: Kelly Davis Martin Coaching Youth and Families Register today! Date/time: 3-5 p.m. ET Thursdays, October 3-24 Course fee: $400 CEUs: Wellcoaches 7.5, ACSM 7.5, NBHWC 7.5 Are you interested in learning how to coach youth and families? In this series, we will discuss the differences in working with youth and adults and how to approach offering services in pediatrics. Explore how coaches can work with kids at various ages to impact their healthy behaviors. This series will cover: * Learning about business and logistical ideas and limitations in working with youth. * Discussing youth development and how this impacts their behavior change. * Discussing the role of the family system and how to work within this system to support the child. * Focusing on coaching skills with youth and their families. Nature-Based Coaching: Using the power of the natural world to help heal, inspire, and challenge May 2025 Facilitator: Michael Scholtz Date/time: TBD Cost: $400 CEUs: Wellcoaches 6, NBHWC 6, ACSM 6, NCHEC 6 We will explore empirical evidence of the positive effects of nature on emotional and physical well-being. From beneficial bacteria in the soil we touch, to breathing in the aromatics of plants and trees, to listening to the calming quality of birdsong, nature measurably impacts our health. We’ll discuss some of the compelling science and some ideas for helping clients connect to nature in a way that soothes and heals. ​ Beyond the benefits to our health, nature can inspire us to do greater things. Being in the outdoors can help clients tap into positive emotions, which can open their eyes to new pathways and resources they are not fully utilizing. And, in nature, we can seek challenge. Nature provides an arena where adventures can unfold. We will talk about ways clients can discover their growth-promoting adventures. ​ * You will learn about scientific evidence that supports how nature positively impacts our health and well-being. * You will learn about resources you can share with clients to help them better utilize the healing powers of the outdoors. * You will learn about how nature can lead to inspiration, creating a space for your clients to create more expansive visions and take on more growth opportunities. * You will learn about resources that you can share with clients to help them use nature experiences to tap into inspiration. * You will learn how clients can use outdoor adventure as a tool for growth. WC Articles | Wellcoaches 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. 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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 LM Overview and Faculty | Wellcoaches Course Overview Lifestyle Medicine – Part 1 (Section 1) Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine in workplace settings and clinical practice and the importance of integrating health coaches into worksite health promotion and clinical settings. ​ Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH 45:36 Lifestyle Medicine – Part 2 (Section 1) A look at the big picture of Lifestyle Medicine and recommendation for integrating “Feet, Forks, Fingers, Stress, Sleep and Love” to develop a healthy lifestyle. ​ Amanda McKinney, MD, FACLM, FACOG 35:45 Lifestyle Medicine – Part 3 (Section 1) Gain general knowledge about healthy living so you can identify and discuss these various topics. Locate valuable resources and tools using the CDC and NIH. ​ Christina Lombardo, MCC, CPHWC, CPC, MA, NBC-HWC 209:26 Basic Biometrics (Section 2) Introduction to standard ranges of common biometric screenings in the areas of blood pressure, body mass index (BMI)*, fasting glucose, Hemoglobin A1c (HgbA1c), and lipid panels such as high-density lipoproteins (HDL), low density lipoproteins (LDL), total cholesterol and triglycerides. ​ Beth Peller, RN, CPHWC, NBC-HWC 52:34 minutes Health and Lifestyle Diseases (Section 2) Preventing Death, Preventing Disability, Healthy People 2020 ​ Michael Greger, MD, FACLM 107:51 Physical Activity and Functional Fitness (Section 3) Explores the relationship between physical activity and health with an introduction to the concept that Exercise is Medicine. Identify the types of motivation that lead to increased activity. Examines options and variations to increase and maintain physical activity, despite barriers. Looks at the perceptions of required effort related to physical activity. Mark Faries, Phd 79 minutes Nutrition Basics (Section 3) In this lesson, you will identify the three main categories of macronutrients and appreciate that coaching is most effective when focused on food rather than nutrients. Michelle Hauser, MD, MS, MPA, Chef 78:14 Emotional Well-being and Resiliency (Section 4) Understand the physiology and patterns of stress and its impact on health behavior changes. Understand depression as a comorbidity for diabetes and coronary artery disease. Understand the role of emotional well-being in leading a healthy lifestyle and vice versa. List at least three lifestyle elements and behaviors that improve emotional well-being, including finding life meaning and purpose. Identify effective mind-body practices that support positive mental health and resilience. Describe emotional intelligence as an important factor in healthy management of relationships. Apply tools that support emotional awareness, agility and resilience in clients. ​ Liana Lianov, MD, MPH 84:86 Lifestyle Medicine – Part 1 (Section 1) Introduction to Lifestyle Medicine in workplace settings and clinical practice and the importance of integrating health coaches into worksite health promotion and clinical settings. ​ Dexter Shurney, MD, MBA, MPH 45:36 Positive Psychology and Health (Section 4) Define positive psychology more clearly and accurately. Explain the impact of psychological well-being on other health behaviors and outcomes. Begin integrating PERMA into your wellness habits and programming to achieve greater flourishing. ​ MJ Shaar, MAPP 57:21 Substance Use and Addictions (Section 5) Provide the tools to perform evidence-based screening and intervention for for tobacco, alcohol, other drug use, and depression. ​ Mike Pantalon, PhD 71:05 Sleep Health (Section 5) Define optimal sleep through both quality and quantity. Dispel myths about sleep as well as disruptors of sleep and their health consequences. ​ Param Dedhia, MD 109:28 Brain Health (Section 5) How evidence-based lifestyle medicine can prevent and reverse memory loss in Alzheimer’s disease. ​ Wes Youngberg, DrPH, MPH, CNS, FACLM 79:25 Shared Decision Making (Section 6) Introduce the key concepts and benefits of shared decision making (SDM). Learn how to conduct a SHARE-model SDM conversation. ​ Beth Peller, RN, CPHWC, NBC-HWC 27:03 Interpreting Research: Sorting Fact from Fiction (Section 6) Identify various types of research processes. Understand how to find and read coaching research with an appreciation for how research can help the coaching profession. ​ Gary Sforzo, PhD 59:13 Coaching for Culinary Medicine (Section 7) Learn more about the impact of home cooking and the importance of healthy culinary behaviors. ​ Rani Polak, MD, MBA, Chef 31:44 Mental Health Literacy (Section 7) Develop “mental health literacy.” By providing a cutting-edge foundation of knowledge and skills in mental health, this module/section and its accompanying handbook aim to prepare coaches to skillfully and professionally handle whatever issues come their way. ​ BJ Richstone, PsyD 128:00 View All Blog Posts (147) The Time is Now: Third-party Reimbursement for Health & Well-being Coaching Services In July 2024, The American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine published an article entitled “Health and Wellness Coaching Services: Making the Case for Reimbursement.” Our very own, Wellcoaches Founder and CEO, Margaret Moore was the senior author. The Purpose of this article was to describe the path to reimbursement for Health and Well-being Coaching (HWC) forged by collaborators over the last five years. Led by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) this group included the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and more than 70 other concerned and involved organizations. This collaborative targeted and petitioned the American Medical Association’s Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Panel and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Ultimately, these oversight bodies determine the fate of reimbursement for health services. In more detail, the first few paragraphs of the article describe our societal epidemic of lifestyle diseases and the need for an effective treatment promoting healthy behaviors. HWC is described as a patient-centered approach emphasizing behavior change while focusing on areas such as physical activity, nutrition, stress reduction, and sleep. The case is made for HWC as a credentialed, rapidly growing, and effective intervention to guide clients toward better health by preventing and managing lifestyle diseases. HWC is said to align as part of a healthcare team. Physicians will refer patients to HWC services for personalized planning to support them in engaging their health care goals. Diverse healthcare and clinical models, where HWC is effectively integrated into patient care, includes sites such as VHA, Mayo Clinic, Massachusetts General Hospital, and University of California, San Diego. The case for HWC reimbursement is made by providing four critical reasons: Improving care quality Supporting other healthcare professionals to reduce loads and potential for burnout Empower patients in a cost-effective, socially and culturally sensitive manner Directly support partners and stakeholders who are crucial to healthcare delivery The Path to Reimbursement In 2019, the VHA recognized the need for coding and tracking coaching services that was not possible with then-existing CPT codes. The VHA, with support from NBHWC, applied for and was successful in having approved Category III CPT codes for HWC. These codes are in effect until 2029 and they allow the VHA to continue using and evaluating HWC as an integral part of caring for the complex health needs of Veterans. While Category III codes work well for the VHA, they are generally not reimbursed by public and private payers. Accordingly, the collaborative led by the NBHWC, sought to further petition the AMA and CMS for Category I CPT billing codes. This request required further documentation establishing the effectiveness and maturity of HWC as a viable healthcare profession. This information included: Evidence of HWC as effective for managing chronic disease – randomized and controlled (RCT) studies affirming HWC being used to effectively prevent and manage diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, obesity, stroke, chronic pain, and cancer in a variety of healthcare setting with a diversity of coaches. Evidence for an effective dose of coaching – research review information to establish guidelines for HWC session duration, frequency, program length, and total dose. The CPT codes adopted these guidelines providing for a 60-minute introductory session and follow-up sessions of 30 minutes with up to 15 coaching sessions over 7-9 months. About 60% of the studies cited to establish this dosing framework were delivered remotely – aka – via telehealth. Establishing coaches as qualified health professionals –evidence that NBHWC, with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), established a credible national HWC certification based on approved national education and training standards. This process has resulted in over 10,000 certified coaches from a diversity of licensed and non-licensed practitioners. Providing HWC Utilization data in the US - information from 72 organizations on use of coaching services. Since 2015 over 4 million coaching sessions were recorded. The VHA alone accounted for nearly 150,000 reported sessions delivered by certified coaches. As a result of these more recent efforts for establishing CPT codes, the CMS announced in November 2023 that HWC were included on the 2024 Medicare Telehealth Services List. This action was taken on a temporary basis – now through 2027 - with the expectation that positive clinical outcomes will be documented using these new coaching CPT codes before permanent approval would be considered. CMS expects verifiable, peer-reviewed evidence to be provided to support the movement of HWC services to a permanent reimbursement code. There are several pathways to use the temporary CPT codes for reimbursement of HWC services. Medical practices can directly bill patients or use monthly value-based care allowances to finance coaching services. Medical practices can bill Medicare for eligible beneficiaries who are using HWC services under physician supervision. Medical practices may also use the CPT codes to engage in negotiations for billing other third-party payers (e.g., Medicare Advantage plans or private insurance). Finally, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts may reimburse HWC services when prescribed by a physician as medically necessary. The Future for HWC Going forward the HWC profession must ensure standardized HWC training and credentialing. Furthermore, clinical and financial outcomes for HWC must be tracked using standardized outcomes and the new temporary CPT codes. There also needs to be a substantial amount of work reported in underrepresented populations. The HWC field must also continue to document and identify important factors that contribute to positive outcomes such as consideration of patient readiness, coach experience, and technological advances. Recognizing and implementing these positive factors can help make a stronger case for HWC reimbursement to insurance providers. Finally, the HWC field must provide published clinical effectiveness evidence for HWC using the established, but temporary, telehealth services CPT codes. The paper concludes by describing the tremendous development of the HWC profession over the last decade. Approval of CPT codes for HWC is evidence of this development! The future requires extensive use of these codes and documentation of such. These efforts will encourage development of the profession and reinforce the value of HWC by optimizing patient-centered resource use and coordinated care. This blog does not do justice to the detail provided in the full-length paper. To capture and appreciate these details, the reader is directed to the complete article. REFERENCES Abu Dabrh AM, Reddy K, Beech BM, Moore M. Health & Wellness Coaching Services: Making the Case for Reimbursement. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine . 2024;0(0). doi: 10.1177/15598276241266784 International Coaching Federation (ICF) Continuing Education Credits & Courses Wellcoaches School of Coaching is an accredited Level 2 coach training program by the ICF, providing the practical skills and tools you need to make a change in your life and in your community. If you're seeking to expand coaching skills knowledge and meet your professional development requirements for coaching, our continuing education courses are for you! Our teachings are evidence-based and will lead you and your clients to feel confident, inspired, and ready to take action. View our ICF approved courses below. ICF Approved Continuing Education for Coaches Core Coach Training: Module 1 - 35 CCEs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction or on-site classes Wellcoaches supports health, well-being and wellness coaches throughout their careers by providing high-quality, engaging continuing education that meets ICF accreditation standards. Cost: $1785 virtual classroom (9-week, 4-week or 4-day) $2145 (4-day on-site) Completion of Module 1 (including 100% attendance, completion of all lesson feedback surveys and a score of 80% or greater on quizzes) is required for course completion and to receive a Certificate of Attendance. See all upcoming classes . Lesson topics include:​ ​​Differentiating the coach from the expert How to establish growth-promoting relationships Coaching presence Expressing compassion through empathy Building positive emotions for resilience Eliciting motivation Building self-efficacy Readiness to change Building powerful visions Crafting designs for behavior experiments Creating generative (ah-ha!) moments Appreciative goal review Coaching habits e-course "Choose the right program and Wellcoaches has one of the best. I have almost every certification you can think of as a coach, but most of those certifications do not come with research and evidence-based curriculum. They do not go deep and wide. If you get certified with Wellcoaches, you will not only have the tools you need to be successful as a coach, but will have the tools that you need transform someone's life." - Dr. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC Professional Coach Training - 142.5 hours Wellcoaches is now an accredited Level 2 training program for ICF. Our PCT program is designed for Certified Wellcoaches®, Nationally Board Certified Coaches, or ICF-ACC/PCC/MCC Coaches only. Graduates from a Level 2 education and training program may apply for the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Credential using the Level 2 application path if they meet the credentialing requirements. Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction and two on-site sessions Once you have completed our Core Coach Training & Certification program (above), start making plans to lift your coaching mastery to a galactic orbit with our nine-month advanced Professional Coach Training & Certification Program. This program is developing the future leaders of the health and wellness coaching industry. We built and continue to upgrade an innovative, science and neuroscience-based, robust coaching framework we call the "Onward & Upward Model" designed to enable Certified Wellcoaches® to help clients optimize mental and physical well-being. This is a hit-the-ball-out-of-the-park opportunity for Certified Wellcoaches®, Nationally Board Certified Coaches, or ICF-ACC/PCC/MCC Coaches who want to be masterful coaches. The Professional Coach Training course includes: Two 2.5 day on-site sessions in January and September each year 32 ninety-minute virtual classes with the ability to practice new tools and skills in class, including 8 group coaching sessions Six private mentor coaching sessions with feedback from coaching masters regarding the application of Wellcoaches protocols and International Coaching Federation Competencies A reading list of over 20 carefully chosen books written by scientists and psychologists with a strong evidence basis Cost: $4100 A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of a feedback surveys and all mentoring sessions. "The great thing about the PCT is not only the professional growth that you get from all of the tools and skills that you learn from all of the mentor coaching, and from all of the great Wellcoaches faculty, but the greatest value is the personal growth. The books that you read and the way that you process all of the new information is truly life-changing and transforming. It makes you a better professional but, more importantly, it makes you a better person." - Noah Gentner, PhD Module 2 - 10 CCEs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction along with numerous e-course offerings. Cost: $215 Continue your journey of becoming a certified health coach. Module 2 was created to further deepen coaching skills through demonstration and practice opportunities. Participants will hone in on the specific topics: Organize Your Emotions, Organize Your Mind, Wellness Visions and Generative Moments A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of a feedback surveys and all mentoring sessions. ICF Continuing Education Requirements Once all requirements are complete, a Certificate of Attendance (or Certification document for the Professional Coach ACTP training) will be provided. Participants will use this certificate to report completion of the course to ICF for continuing education credits. Have questions about a course? 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Lesson topics include:​ ​​Differentiating the coach from the expert How to establish growth-promoting relationships Coaching presence Expressing compassion through empathy Building positive emotions for resilience Eliciting motivation Building self-efficacy Readiness to change Building powerful visions Crafting designs for behavior experiments Creating generative (ah-ha!) moments Appreciative goal review Coaching habits e-course "I personally had such an amazing experience, I honestly didn’t want it to end! Thank you for your time and dedication to our training. You created a welcoming and comforting environment for all of us, which I believe was a crucial part of the training success and how we all felt as participants. I am very excited to have had this opportunity and look forward to continuing to grow and expand my knowledge in the coaching area. I also hope to continue working with you!" - Erica Cook, Wellness Program Coordinator, Clinical Exercise Physiologist Core Coach Training Module 2: 10 PCs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction along with numerous e-course offerings. Cost: $215 Continue your journey of becoming a certified health coach. Module 2 was created to further deepen coaching skills through demonstration and practice opportunities. Participants will hone in on the specific topics: Organize Your Emotions, Organize Your Mind, Wellness Visions and Generative Moments A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of a feedback surveys and all mentoring sessions. Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches - 21.5 ECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $435 Lifestyle Medicine Coaches partner with clients seeking self-directed, lasting changes, aligned with their values, which promote health and wellness and, thereby, enhance well-being. They support clients to engage in the practices of lifestyle medicine, such as healthy diet, regular exercise, good sleep and stress management, in order to become healthier and happier. See overview of curriculum and world-renowned faculty . To earn a "Certificate of Attendance", students must view each of the lessons in full, complete the six knowledge assessments with 80% accuracy, and complete a course survey. "Establishing a standard for health coaches in lifestyle medicine will help ensure that crucial information is consistently of the highest caliber. Coaches reach an enormous number of people, and, with standardized training in lifestyle medicine, they'll have an enhanced ability to promote health and prevent disease. The public can be confident that certified coaches are practicing at a high standard and providing evidence-based guidance. Certified Health and Wellness Coaches who specialize in lifestyle medicine will become integral members of the lifestyle medicine practice team, contributing importantly to the treatment and even reversal of disease." - David Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM, Past President of the ACLM Behavior Change Agent - 5.5 ECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $195 This course is designed to provide you with essential skills needed to have engaging and influential conversations at home or in the workplace - with clients, patients, co-workers or loved ones. The course includes six videos (50-60 minutes each) which explore the cultivation of connection, autonomy, self-compassion, positivity, motivation and confidence. The videos include lecture from Wellcoaches Faculty member, Michael Scholtz , as well as student discussions and coaching demonstrations. A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion, feedback survey and a score of 80% or greater on a knowledge assessment. Wellcoaches Habits - 15 PCs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $175 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. The Wellcoaches habits system is designed for any coach, team or organization that aspires to a culture of coaching where everyone is growing and thriving together. The course includes a Habits Library with several collections to choose from. Our collection includes: Behavior Change Communication Connection Leveraging Emotions Cultivating Capacities Burnout Prevention Transformational Leadership The Declipse Technique ™ (preview here) Each habit (70+ habits to choose from) comes with a 5-10 minute video, resources, reminders and tracker. A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion and feedback survey for all eight content collections. AAFP Continuing Education Requirements For live courses, o nce all requirements are complete, a Certificate of Attendance will be provided to the student. Physicians, NP’s, and PA’s will use this certificate to report completion of the course to AAFP. Synchronous courses are eligible for Prescribed Credit. AAFP Prescribed Credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. When Applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed Credit earned must be reported as Prescribed Credit, not as Category 1. Have questions about a course? 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