Are you passionate about wellness and making a positive impact in the lives of others? If so, you are in the right place, even if you don’t have a degree or background in healthcare. Our classes are comprised of aspiring coaches with experiences in and outside of healthcare.
Here are a few “unexpected” professionals pivoting into a meaningful coaching career:
administrative assistants and executives
corporate training consultants
journalists
IT staff
lawyer
professors and teachers
stay-at-home parents and retirees
Our graduates come from a variety of backgrounds, meet some of them:
Tina Allor
Prior Education/Credentials
B.S. in Physical and Health Education M.A. in Sports Administration
Prior Work and Experiences
Professor of Wellness, Health & Exercise Science at Macomb Community College
Professional/Personal Goals
My professional goal is similar to my personal goal which is to always do my best. Whatever I choose to do professionally and personally, my goal is to always learn, grow, listen and be diligent in my efforts and ethics. I have lived by this whether I am creating courses and programs or teaching classes. My health is a priority, which includes all the dimensions of wellness, so I work hard to maintain that balance with each new day and challenge.
M.S. in Health Education; Certified Health Education Specialist; NBC-HWC
Prior Work and Experiences
Health & Wellness Program Manager; Health & Wellness Coach
Professional/Personal Goals
Lead/mentor team of health coaches in corporate wellness
Accepting Coaching Clients
No
Email address
n/a
Dana Billings
Prior Education/Credentials
M.S. in Nutrition Education
Prior Work and Experiences
Lecturer in the Department of Nutrition, Food Science and Packaging at San Jose State University.
Professional/Personal Goals
My goal as a Health and Wellness coach is accept my clients as their own best expert. I discover and explore with clients their strengths in every situation.
Accepting Coaching Clients
Yes, via face to face, virtual and phone sessions.
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership; M.S. in Educational Leadership; B.M. in Instrumental Music Education
Prior Work and Experiences
Organizational Development Consultant; Colleague Engagement Leader
Professional/Personal Goals
My goal as a health and wellness coach is to support individuals and teams in their well-being, personal and professional growth, and support a sense of feeling connected and complete.
J.D. in Law; LL.M in Law; 200h Yoga Teacher Training; Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist (NWI); Certified Largee Fitness Instructor; Certification in Culinary Nutrition and Fundamentals and Advanced Culinary Techniques in Raw Food; Worksite Wellness Specialist; Life Coach
Prior Work and Experiences
Currently a Transformation Coach and Health & Wellness Coach; Previosuly an Attorney then Regulatory and Management Consultant
Professional/Personal Goals
I have transformed my life and am currently living my dream life. I wish to help spread the joy that comes with fulfilling your goals and dreams by supporting others reach the actualization of their highest potential. I want to change the world one person at a time by serving as an inspiration to others: everything is possible if you truly desire it.
I’d like a career that allows me to use my skills to help propel people forward; I see health coaching playing a major role in that.
Accepting Coaching Clients
No
Email address
n/a
Annonymous
Prior Education/Credentials
M.S. in Education with Health Emphasis; B.S. in Health Promotion/Wellness; Teaching Certification in Family and Consumer Sciences
Prior Work and Experiences
High School Health and Family Consumer Sciences Teacher
Professional/Personal Goals
Work with my high school students and other outside clients who have experienced similar life experiences as I have.
Accepting Coaching Clients
No
Email address
n/a
“I like that it is online. It definitely fits into my life. Also, I like that it is done by a university. There are lots of coaching programs out there, but the university gives it credibility.”
