HEALTH COACHING?
You might wonder if health coaching is the right approach for you. Let's find out!
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WHAT IS HEALTH COACHING?
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Simply put, health coaching will help you achieve your health-related goals by making lasting behaviour changes and integrating healthy habits into your lifestyle. Health coaching has been proven to be effective for a broad variety of health issues, including weight loss, stress reduction, and improving diet, sleep, physical activity and overall self-care.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
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We live in a time where there is more health information available than ever before. We seem to know everything we need to know to live a healthy, happy life. Yet, we don't necessarily make good use of this unlimited access to information. There is a gap between what we know and what we do.
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As Chris Kresser explains in his article "The Health Coach Revolution" (link to full article below), "people want to feel good, avoid chronic disease and live a long life. [...] They want to perform better at work, enjoy their relationships, and be well enough to get the most out of life. But there’s a big difference between wanting the benefits of being healthy and consistently engaging in the behaviours that lead to health. [...]
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Most people know that eating poorly, not exercising, not getting enough sleep and engaging in other unhealthy lifestyle habits is not good for them. Yet they continue these behaviours anyway, or they chase quick fixes that don’t last for more than a few weeks."
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What we often need is an ally, a coach on the side that motivates us to implement and maintain healthier habits, and holds us accountable. This is where health coaching comes into play.
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As put by Peter Grinspoon, MD, "just as a sports coach can help an athlete develop and excel at a sport, a health and wellness coach can help anyone excel at living their life [...]. The coaching process is similar to talk therapy in that it involves two people discussing ideas and issues, but it is different in that the person who is being coached is in the driver’s seat, creating their goals as well as the strategies on how to arrive at these goals".
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WHY DOES IT WORK?
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Health coaching is very effective because you are in charge. You set the goals. You set the pace and terms. I am here to support and guide you when you need guidance. I am here to make you see things you might not have seen without me. And to hold you accountable. This approach is much more empowering and motivating than someone telling you what to do.
At the core of holistic health coaching is the concept of 'bio-individuality', the understanding that each of us has different physical, mental, emotional, and nutritional needs.
What works for me may not necessarily work for you, and vice-versa. There is no one-size-fits all method, no standard meal plan or exercise program that can be applied. Instead, the methods I use will always be personalised and tailored to your individual goals and needs.
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We tend to view cravings as weaknesses that we have to get rid of. In holistic health coaching, however, we see cravings as important messages from our body that, instead of being fought, are worth being listened to and deconstructed. What is our body trying to tell us?
The concept of 'crowding out' also plays an important role here. This means adding more whole foods into our diet rather than simply removing certain foods we might crave.
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While secondary food refers to the food we eat, primary food is a term used to describe the food that nourishes us 'off' the plate. Relationships, physical activity, career, and spirituality are just some examples of areas that directly impact our overall wellness.
That's why primary food plays an important role in holistic health coaching. As Joshua Rosenthal says "We need more than just food to thrive".
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WHAT IS A
HEALTH COACH?
Many medical doctors and functional practitioners in particular now understand the importance of physical, mental and emotional wellness to support the healing of their patients, instead of simply eliminating symptoms.
They often encourage lifestyle changes but generally don't have the time to sit down with their patients and to provide the personalised support they would need to detangle and work through behaviour patterns that no longer serve them.
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Health and wellness coaches can do exactly that. They support their client in making lasting changes, empower them to achieve self-determined health goals and hold them accountable.
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Rather than assessing a problem and giving advice, health coaches work with clients in a more collaborative way and encourage people to come up with their own solutions.
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HOW DOES IT ?
BOOK A FREE DISCOVERY SESSION
I strongly believe that a coaching relationship should be built on mutual trust and respect to achieve best results.
The first step of the coaching program is therefore a free discovery call, which is a great opportunity to get to know each other a bit better and see if there is a good fit before we embark on a journey together.
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The call usually takes about an hour as I want to hear about the challenges you are facing, get a better understanding of your goals and see how we can best work together.
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You can request to book a complimentary discovery session here:
I will be notified and get back to you as soon as possible to confirm your requested date and timing.
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Health History Form:
A few days before our discovery session, I will send you a short questionnaire to fill in and ask you to send it back to me. The latter will serve as basis for our initial discussion.
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Download Zoom:
Currently, all of my sessions are held via Zoom. I therefore invite you to download the software prior to our discovery session. In time for our first meeting, you will receive a confirmation email with all necessary details to join the video call.
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Any concerns?
I also invite you to write down potential concerns and questions you would like me to answer.
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Right before our call:
I invite you to find a quiet place where you can comfortably sit for an hour without being disturbed. It's always good to allow yourself some transition time before the call to prepare yourself for our conversation. You might also want to have a pen and paper on hand in case you want to write anything down.
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LET'S WORK TOGETHER!
Once you are on board, we can embark on a journey together!
We will 'meet' online twice a month for about 50 minutes. Coaching sessions will be tailored towards your unique challenges and goals and discussions carried out with privacy and confidentiality.
We will work together to create action plans that fit your needs and I will be there to help you break them down into smaller, actionnable steps and to hold you accountable.
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I believe in small changes that add up as well as making the process enjoyable. Rather than me telling you what to do, we will find out what works for YOU.
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A word about online coaching:
You might worry that online health coaching might not be as effective as meeting in person. While it might feel different at first, I can tell from my own experience that it is absolutely possible to create a genuine connection online.
My clients usually appreciate the fact that it is easy to fit into their busy lifestyle and that they can participate in the sessions from the comfort of their living room.
Online coaching also means that we can work together even if you are not based in Singapore. And I am pretty excited about that!
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Do you have any questions about the process? Please feel free to
MORE ABOUT MY
Below, you will find the areas I would love to work on with you in my online sessions.
At the centre of it all: mind-body connection. Not because I have always excelled in this area. Actually quite the opposite is true: this has always been my biggest challenge. There have been many moments in my life when I felt disconnected from myself. From my needs. My emotions. And personal goals. You can read more about me and my story here.
Today, however, I have understood and experienced myself that it all starts here: in the mind. I hope that, through my work, I will be able to help you access and unleash this power within in you. From the bottom of my heart, this is why I do this work.
AM I THE RIGHT FOR YOU?
I believe that a successful coaching relationship is built on mutual trust and respect and that there should be a genuine connection between the coach and the client.
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Therefore, I encourage you to take the time during our initial call to evaluate if there is a fit and if you feel comfortable working with me.
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While I will certainly motivate and sometimes challenge you to go out of your comfort zone, I am not the pushy kind of person. I prefer a more gentle approach and believe in the power of small but consistent steps in the right direction.
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"Decide the type of person you want to be. Prove it to yourself with small wins."
James Clear
