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Is It Worth Getting a Health Coach Certification? Exploring the Value 

For many licensed healthcare professionals who work directly with patients on health behaviors, earning a health coach certification can be a valuable addition to their existing clinical expertise—provided the certification is designed for their professional background, practice setting, and goals. For registered nurses and other licensed clinicians, health coach certification is not simply about adding[...]
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The10 Best Health Coach Certifications for Nurses In 2026

Choosing the right health coach certification is about more than adding another credential to your résumé. The best program should complement your clinical background, align with your career goals, and provide practical skills you can apply with patients every day. For registered nurses and other licensed healthcare professionals, that often means looking beyond general wellness[...]

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Health Coach Job Description

Health coaching is an exciting and steadily growing field. Newcomers to healthcare and industry veterans alike are drawn by opportunities to make a positive impact on the health and wellness of individuals.  Still, for many people, the official health coach job description is shrouded in mystery. If you’re looking for a new position with a[...]

6 minute read

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How to Get a Holistic Nurse Certification

Understanding Holistic Nursing The American Holistic Nurses Association defines holistic nursing as “all nursing practice that has healing the whole person as its goal.” Traditional nursing looks toward diagnosing and treating specific conditions or illnesses with a focus on the physical aspect of patient care. Holistic nursing, on the other hand, takes a broader approach[...]

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The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Health Coaching

Healthcare workers are leaving the acute setting in record numbers. After a harrowing few years in the 2020 pandemic, it’s not surprising. The healthcare system is desperately trying to recover from immense strain.  Clinicians are overworked, burned out, exhausted, and have faced significant trauma over the last few years. Analysis of the nursing profession shows[...]

9 minute read

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11 Essential Health Coach Skills For More Success In 2026

Last Updated: 02/26/26 Nearly half of all American deaths in 2026 were caused by diseases such as heart disease, cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and kidney disease — conditions that are often prevented by maintaining healthy diets and sleep patterns, exercising regularly, and avoiding the consumption of alcohol and nicotine.   Unfortunately, altering one’s lifestyle to[...]

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What Is A Health Coach? Why It’s NOT A Wellness Coach.

In the past decade, we have seen a shift in healthcare from a focus on treating diseases to a focus on preventing them. We understand that helping patients change their lifestyles to manage chronic illness benefits them and the healthcare system as a whole. As more healthcare professionals get on board with this philosophy, the need for health[...]

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