How is a Health Coach different from a Nutritionist?
As a Naturopathic Health Coach, I’m trained in looking at the whole person’s lifestyle rather than just at what they eat. Nutrition is only one part of the picture. I’m also interested in other factors such as exercise & movement, sleep, and stress.
You could be eating the healthiest diet, but still be stressed and not sleeping, or feel you’re too busy to exercise. A Health Coach can help you get clarity on how your lifestyle is affecting your health, and then work with you to help improve it. I work alongside my clients and help them create changes to different aspects of their daily habits. Sometimes it’s just having someone there to hold you accountable and support you that allows you to do things differently.
Will I have to change everything?
Change doesn’t have to be one big thing but rather from small steps built over time. You may have heard of the phrase ‘atomic habits’, they are both small and mighty. “An atomic habit refers to a tiny change, a marginal gain, a 1 percent improvement. But atomic habits are not just any old habits, however small. They are little habits that are part of a larger system. Just as atoms are the building blocks of molecules, atomic habits are the building blocks of remarkable results” ~James Clear
Where do we start?
Before we meet, we’ll have a 15 minute call so you can tell me about your issues and you can decide if I’m the right fit for you. I’ll then send you a food diary to complete before our initial appointment.
In this first meeting lasting around 90 minutes, I’ll take you through an in depth questionnaire about your health, past & present, and any medical conditions you may have. I’ll help you uncover any possible root causes affecting your health, and we’ll create a plan of realistic goals before our next session.
You can have as many follow-up sessions as you feel is right but for most people, it takes a few months to make changes that can last into the future.
Want to work with me?
You can see me at my Garden Studio for face to face Health Coaching appointments in Wilmslow or alternatively online. Send me your details and we can book a discovery call at a time that suits.