Health Coaches do not diagnose, treat, prescribe, interpret medical results, write food plans, or recommend supplements. They are behavior change specialists who work with clients to provide personalized guidance and accountability in areas like nutrition, exercise, mindfulness. The scope of practice exists to protect both coaches and their clients.
Health Coaches help clients develop strategies to enact real, lasting lifestyle changes that enhance overall well-being. While there are many possibilities for how Health Coaches can help their clients, their role is not to diagnose, treat, or take responsibility for bringing about wellness changes in a client's life; rather, a Health Coach supports clients in mobilizing internal strengths and external resources to achieve self-determined health and wellness goals.