A Health Coach’s responsibilities vary depending on whether you pursue a full-time coaching practice; support another health practitioner, such as a doctor, dietitian, or nutritionist; or start a business such as a healthy meal delivery service or wellness center.
Those who become Health Coaches are passionate about health and often already work in the wellness field, adding value to their credentials, such as certified personal trainers and yoga instructors (though this experience is not required to become a Health Coach!).
A Health Coach’s role is not to prescribe, diagnose, nor treat any specific condition—they support clients to implement changes recommended by their healthcare team, providing encouragement, accountability, and motivation to create healthier habits.