01 — The Cost of Poor Health

The financial cost of chronic illness, reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is an estimated $5,300 per person per year in the US, accounting for 75% of our health care spending. Not to mention the cost of submaximal quality of life and shortened lifespan.

02 — Preventative Care

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 80% of heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes and 40% of cancers are preventable. Change your lifestyle…change your outcome.

03 — The Four Pillars of Health and Wellness

The poor pillars of Health and Wellness can be remembered as your Heart, Mind, Soul, and Strength. Love your Heart by eating real food, Recapture your Mind by changing your attitudes and thought patterns, Engage your Soul by investing in lifestyle and relationships, and Improve your Strength with a movement plan based on You.

04 — What is a Health and Wellness Coach?

The National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) definition: Health and Wellness Coaches partner with clients seeking self-directed, lasting changes, aligned with their values, which promote health and wellness and, thereby, enhance well-being. In the course of their work health and wellness coaches display unconditional positive regard for their clients and a belief in their capacity for change, and honoring that each client is an expert on his or her life, while ensuring that all interactions are respectful and non-judgmental.