Reimagining Care with Integrative Health Coaching

“Healthcare should be a conversation, not a prescription. Coaching invites patients to explore what matters to them, and that’s where real healing begins.” Dr. Karen Lawson

In this CoachConnect episode, Dr. Karen Lawson joins host Dr. Diego Salinas to explore how integrative health coaching is redefining the patient-provider relationship.

Dr. Lawson is a physician, educator, and one of the pioneers behind the movement to bring coaching into healthcare. She explains the limits of traditional medical training, and why coaching fills the gap between diagnosis and lasting behavior change.

You’ll learn how integrative health coaching:
– Empowers patients to take charge of their well-being
– Moves healthcare from compliance to connection
– Supports healing by addressing the whole person, not just symptoms

This episode is perfect for:
– Health & wellness coaches ready to deepen their impact
– Medical professionals exploring integrative approaches to care
– Coaching educators & program leaders
– Anyone passionate about reimagining health beyond prescriptions

Karen Lawson, MD, ABIHM – Physician, Educator, and Integrative Health Coaching Pioneer

Dr. Karen Lawson is a physician and visionary leader in the field of integrative health and wellness. As founder and CEO of IHWC Productions, she has spent decades training health professionals to care for the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. A founding board member of the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), Dr. Lawson is widely recognized for her leadership in building standards for the coaching profession.

She developed and led the first graduate certificate and master’s program in integrative health coaching in the United States at the University of Minnesota, where she also served as Director of Integrative Health Coaching in the Center for Spirituality and Healing.

Through her work, Dr. Lawson has helped shape a new generation of healthcare practitioners who blend compassion with science, and who understand that true healing comes from within. Today, she continues to consult, teach, and advocate for systems change in healthcare, placing coaching and connection at the heart of it.

Dr. Diego Salinas is the host of CoachConnect.

Dr. Diego Salinas is a neuroscientist, physician, and health coach. He is passionate about helping coaches grow their impact in the health and wellness space.

As the co-founder of Vibly, he equips coaches with the tools and support to build thriving practices and create lasting change.

Blending medical expertise with coaching experience, Dr. Salinas specializes in behavior change, mental well-being, and the role of coaching in healthcare. On CoachConnect, he explores the strategies and successes of top coaches, sharing actionable insights. A strong advocate for coaching in healthcare, he speaks at industry events and works to make quality coaching more accessible.

CoachConnect with Dr. Diego Salinas is a podcast for coaches looking to grow their impact, refine their strategies, and navigate the evolving world of health and wellness coaching.

Dr. Diego Salinas has a question for coaches and coaching industry leaders: “What makes coaching a powerful force for change?” In this podcast series, he sits down with top coaching professionals to uncover their insights, strategies, and personal journeys.

Each episode of CoachConnect delivers real-world strategies, success stories, and expert perspectives on coaching, mental well-being, and business growth, helping coaches at all levels unlock their full potential.