Do you need a health coach?

What exactly does a health coach do—and could you benefit from working with one?

Think of a health coach as your partner in making positive changes. Instead of telling you what to do, a health coach works with you to tap into your motivation and strengths, helping you set and reach goals that matter to you.

The focus in every coaching session is on you. You’re in the driver’s seat, deciding what matters most and how you want to move forward. Rather than prescribing a checklist or lecturing you, a health coach helps you identify opportunities, brainstorm solutions, and determine what will work in your life. Advice and information are only offered if you request it or give your coach permission.

These sessions aren’t about dwelling on the past—they’re about building a better future. It’s a forward-focused approach, centered on your strengths and what you want to achieve, not on what’s “wrong” or missing.

Of course, health coaches work within clear boundaries. They don’t diagnose or treat medical or mental health issues. Instead, they can help you recognize when it’s time to see a doctor or other professional. What a health coach does bring is a solid foundation of training, credentials, and experience, all shaped by state policies and regulations.

With chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity on the rise, getting proactive about your health is more important than ever. That’s why we created this service—to give you the tools, support, and accountability you need to make changes that last.

Health coaching has taken off in the past decade, and for good reason. Studies show it works.

But don’t just take our word for it. Check out this endorsement from Dr. Mark Hyman below.

"Most health plans, whether about losing weight, exercising more, or quitting bad habits, aren't designed to last. This is because they're based on an incorrect assumption that all you need is willpower and motivation. In truth, we all need a support system to help guide us toward sustainable behavior and lifestyle change. And the reality is that most healthcare happens outside the doctor's office."

                                                     ---Dr. Mark Hyman

Cheers!