Mostly, we listen. A health coach's role is not to diagnose, treat, prescribe or even to give advice. We use very powerful conversation techniques that are guided by principles of Positive Psychology to help people to uncover intrinsic motivation and make lasting lifestyle changes. I will help you to turn fleeting wishes of wellbeing into actionable steps and walk beside you while you move towards transformation.

While there are many similarities between coaching and therapy, and both sometimes use some of the same techniques, they are not the same. Therapy focuses on processing experiences of the past, and coaching focuses on planning experiences in the future. Therapy helps us to figure out why we behave the way we do, and coaching helps us to figure out how to change our behaviour.

Not exactly. What it means to “be healthy” varies widely from person to person, and we each get to determine this for ourselves. This is one of the fundamental guiding principles of health coaching. Together, we will explore what being healthy means to you, and you will establish goals that reflect this vision of wellness. I’ll support you in designing an action plan for reaching your health goals, and I will amplify your accountability by walking with you as you step into your power.

Something really magical happens when people connect and work together. Sometimes just knowing someone is there listening makes you feel safe enough for your nervous system to quiet down so you can just hear yourself think. Even teachers need teachers. Even therapists need therapists. It’s transformative to feel supported by someone whose expertise you trust. You can certainly do it on your own, but it doesn’t hurt to have a little company.