Whole Health Coaching

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Whether you’re hoping to prevent or help treat chronic diseases, want more energy, or simply want to enjoy your life more, taking care of your mind and body is the key.

Taking care of your health is essential for feeling better in your body. Although it can take time to make life-changing habits, know that every small step counts. But it makes a world of difference when you have the right tools.

Between physical activity, nutrition, and other self-care tools, there can be a lot of trial and error in finding which tools are right for you. Luckily, you don’t have to do it all alone. Endless resources are available to help you learn how to better care for yourself.

Working with a health coach is an invaluable resource for taking control of your health. These trained professionals help you create an individualized plan to achieve your health and wellness goals and live up to your full potential.

Are you wondering if a Whole Health Coach is right for you? Keep reading to learn more about the process and the many benefits of working with one.

What is a Whole Health Coach?

So what exactly is a Whole Health Coach? A Whole Health Coach will hold your hand through this journey. Just like a sports coach, a Whole Health Coach is there to cheer you on while giving you actionable advice so you can achieve your goals and live up to your full potential.

At the beginning of the program, you’ll have a consultation to review your health history. After this initial review, you’ll be connected with a coach to get started, At the end of the program, you’ll meet again to review your progress.

This individualized process sets you up for success as you learn new self-care strategies. Working with a Whole Health Coach also gives you access to professional care to further support your health journey.

Benefits of working with a coach

Working with a Whole Health Coach may seem daunting or intimidating but they’re there to support you. These professionals will help you practice mindful awareness as you adopt new habits and transform your health from the inside out.

There are endless benefits to working with a Whole Health Coach. These benefits are just the tip of the iceberg:

Achieve your goals

What goals, health or otherwise, do you want to achieve? What does living to your full potential mean to you? Working with a Whole Health Coach gives you the guidance, insight, and tangible action steps to reach those goals.

These are just a few of the goals you could work towards:

Prevent chronic disease through lifestyle changes

Learn how to manage stress and overwhelm

Combat chronic fatigue and exhaustion

Feel good enough to further your career

Have more time and energy to do the things you love

You are capable of so much, but sometimes you need a little extra support to get to the next level. A Whole Health Coach will help you evaluate your personal strengths and use those to create a plan that helps you unleash your true potential.

Accountability

One of the hardest things about caring for your health is figuring out where to start. You might have an idea of what changes you’d like to make but get overwhelmed with options. Or when you start a new wellness practice, you start strong but quickly stop.

That’s what a Whole Health Coach is for. Most people need outside support and guidance to truly make a change in their lives. Your coach is there to give you personalized advice and to hold you accountable.

A Whole Health Coach is someone that you can rely on as you go through your transformation. Your coach will help you build momentum and push you to keep going because it’s what’s best for you. They’re there to back you up so you can finally put yourself first.

Get personalized advice

There is a lot of information on health and wellness available. But what works for someone on social media won’t necessarily work for you. You are an individual with unique strengths, challenges, and goals. Your health journey will reflect that.

Have you tried other wellness tools in the past that didn’t stick? It’s likely because you were missing a key piece. An effective health plan is one that’s personalized for you. You will connect with your Whole Health Coach to create a plan made just for you.

You can think of this as your “personalized path to wellness”. Your coach is there to give you unobjective advice to help you reach your goals in a way that works for you.

The health coaching process

When you work with a Whole Health Coach, you’ll go through a specific process. Working together, you’ll create a plan covering your physical well-being, emotional and mental well-being, and daily life. You’ll also identify your current priorities and develop a comprehensive plan to help you achieve your goals.

This is what the process looks like:

Program Consultation: You’ll start with a 30-minute consultation that includes a personal health inventory review and biometrics screening. This will help them gauge where you’re at and what you need to do to reach your goals.

Coaching Session 1: This is your first session with your Whole Health Coach. In this 55-minute session, you’ll work together to develop a personalized whole health plan.

Coaching sessions 2-6: You’ll continue to work with your Whole Health Coach in your next 5 sessions. During these sessions, you’ll have guided strategy discussions to help you adapt throughout the process.

Is a Whole Health Coach right for you?

Working with a Whole Health Coach is a huge step that can make a massive difference in your life. How do you know if this process is right for you?

These are a few signs that working with a Whole Health Coach is right for you:

You have a specific health goal you want to reach or a health challenge that you would like to change.

You know having a professional partner will help you be more successful so you can reach your goals.

You are ready to commit to making a change in your life.

You can feel better and actualize your wellness vision. It will take work, but you can do it with the right support system. Take the first steps towards a happier, healthier you. Learn more about the Whole Health Coaching program.

7 Important Health Tips for Women

The foundation of good health is the same no matter what your age is! For National Women’s Health Week, VEBA is emphasizing the importance of taking care of your health, especially to those with underlying health conditions. We encourage all women and girls to take the following steps to make their health a priority not only this week, but all year long!

Talk to Your Healthcare Provider

Take care of your body and mind by talking to your healthcare provider. Whether you have concerns about COVID-19, ongoing or sudden health issues, or if stress seems to be getting in the way of your daily activities, it is important to always stay connected with your healthcare provider for these concerns. If you are nervous about talking to your healthcare provider, the National Institutes of Health offers advice and tips.

Get Recommended Screenings and Preventive Care

Regular check-ups are important to prevent disease, disability, and injuries. During the pandemic, fewer people have been keeping up with their routine check-ups. VEBA’s Co-Medical Director, Dr. Lee Remington-Boone, explains why it’s critical and safe to see your doctor.

By getting preventive services and screenings, women can detect problems early so that any necessary treatment is more effective. Talk to your doctor to find out what screenings and exams you need and when.

Eat a Healthy and Balanced Diet

Nutrition is an essential part of living a healthy lifestyle. The basics of healthy eating and good nutrition starts by limiting your intake of unhealthy foods. This includes eating more fruits and vegetables, and cooking at home more each week. Join our weekly cooking classes or browse for healthy recipes to make at home.

Women have unique nutritional needs compared to men, such as needing more vitamins and minerals during pregnancy or after menopause. Fiber is also super important for women’s health. Fiber helps lower the risk for diseases that affect many women, such as heart disease, diabetes, and colon cancer. Learn more about these unique nutritional needs at WomensHealth.Gov.

Get Moving and Stay Active

Being physically active is one of the best and most important steps for staying healthy. By staying active, you lower your risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death for women. According to WomensHealth.Gov, everyone should be active for at least 30 minutes each day. These active 30 minutes should be in addition to normal activities of daily living.

To help you get moving, the VEBA Resource Center offers movement classes like HIIT Cardio, Strength Training, and Dance Fitness. All classes are great for all levels, so check out our class calendar and register for a class today!

Take Care of Your Mental Health

More than 1 in 5 women in the United States experienced a mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety, in the past year. As important as being active is for our health, we need to remember mental health is just as equally important. Prioritizing your mental health will help you improve your overall health and well-being.

With COVID-19, it is easy to get lost in the news and start to feel overwhelmed. If you are feeling overwhelmed and need a reset, we offer classes at the VEBA Resource Center to help, like Midday Mindfulness Refresh. These classes are designed to promote healing and restoration, and will help you improve your mindset in a calm, nurturing environment. View our class calendar for an upcoming class.

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health help, we have put together this list of local and national resources.

Find Healthy Ways to Manage Stress

Stress is a bodily reaction to either a change or a challenge. Long-term stress can lead to serious health conditions, so it is important to find healthy ways to manage stress. For women, stress can cause health problems such as migraines, depression, anxiety, problems getting pregnant, menstrual cycle problems, and heart problems.

Below are some videos to help with stress management:

If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and stressed, join our Yoga Therapy for Stress Management Classes. This class will teach you how stress and anxiety presents itself in the body, mind, and emotions. Learn effective tools to help manage and reduce your stress and anxiety through yoga poses and techniques. Check out our calendar to sign up for an upcoming class.

Practice Healthy Behaviors

Small actions and daily decisions to practice healthy behaviors can keep you safe and healthy. These small actions can include getting enough sleep, avoiding distracted driving, being smoke free, and monitoring your alcohol intake. If you need help overcoming obstacles and living healthier, meet with one of our Care Navigators who can help create a tailored plan for you.

It is not always easy to take the first steps toward better health, and every woman will have her own approach. The key is finding what works for you. Take time to reflect on your health goals, figure out what motivates you, and determine what’s holding you back from being your healthiest you.