Health and Wellness Coach

This career is similar to a standard personal training career in many ways. It differs in that the approach is more holistic. Wellness coaches still focus on maintaining physical fitness, but also place a high importance on issues such as stress reduction, mental health, nutrition and other factors that lead to healthy and positive lifestyle.

This difference in approach also requires a unique eduction. Prospective students or existing professionals interested in obtaining the range of skills needed to excel in this career should seek schools that offer this emphasis.

Below are a few schools on this site that offer training in these areas:

• Providence Institute
• Mt Nittany Institute of Natural Health
• Cortiva Institute

Students can also receive a certification in the area of health and wellness from:

• WellCoaches - This certifcation is endorsed by the ACSM.