Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching

Health coaching is gaining strength in traditional medicine. Join Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, FMCA Founder & CEO, and Dr. Melinda Ring as they discuss the next generation of physicians in academic medicine. With focuses shifting toward a collaborative approach (instead of competitive), the strategic impact is moving healthcare toward a more united culture. Dr. Ring is Director of Osher Center for Integrative Health, and Clinical Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She has an active clinical practice, directs medical trainee education and clinical and faculty fellowships in integrative medicine, founded the Cooking Up Health culinary medicine course, and conducts research. She is chair of the board of the American Board of Integrative Medicine. In 2021 she received the Bravewell Distinguished Service Award from the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health, one of the highest honors in the field of integrative health.

Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, FMCA Founder and CEO, invites Maggie Berghoff, founder and CEO of Celproceo, to share her insights into creating a comprehensive health coaching business. Featured in Forbes, USA Today, and Entrepreneur Magazine, and listed as one of the top online entrepreneurs in 2022 by Apple News, Maggie inspires by saying "What matters is that you believe in yourself, and the next steps will happen for you, too!" For more information: www.maggieberghoff.com

Can leveraging accountability, community, and empathy transform the healthcare paradigm? Join Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum, FMCA Founder and CEO, with Sachin Patel, Founder of Perfect Practice Mentorship, as they discuss one of the most important roles in healthcare: the health coach. By focusing on a whole body plan, partnering with a health coach can create results when all else has failed. Helping others see what they don't see in themselves is the transformative catalyst. "Coaches teach you skills ... not pills." – Sachin Patel

Do Health Coaches and Lab Testing go together? Or should coaches completely avoid discussions about labs? At FMCA, we think there is a viable middle ground. Dr. Sandi, FMCA Founder and CEO, unpacks the pros and cons of coaches working with labs and clarifies how to navigate the Lab Testing Revolution. Bonus Resource: As a Forbes Councils Member, Dr. Sandi recently published "The Lab Testing Revolution: How Health Coaches Can Serve Clients, Support Physicians And Create Better Health Outcomes" Supported by data-driven, science-based research, and published studies.

Join Dr. Sandi, FMCA Founder and CEO, and Ellen Rudolph, Founder + CEO at WellTheory and FMCA graduate, as they delve into supporting women with autoimmune diseases. Embracing whole-body care, education, and community is the support that enables them to become the best version of themselves. WellTheory is on a mission to reverse the autoimmune epidemic. Combining food as medicine, community care, and personalized insights from health data to build a membership experience that supports women in their autoimmune journey. Supported by data-driven, science-based research, and published studies.

FMCA graduate draws on health coaching as she specializes in strategic and organizational development.   Join Dr. Sandi, FMCA Founder and CEO, and Rebecca Thieneman, Vice President, Nutrition of Monj Health, in this inspiring conversation about the ever-expanding landscape of health coaching. FMCA recently partnered with Monj to offer Continuing Education Units to our alumni community. MonjCOOKS™ for Coaches is the perfect course to keep coaching credentials current while learning how to make healthy food taste delicious from Chopped Champion Chef Eliza Martin. Plus, get the scoop from our Head of Coaching on how to level up coaching skills beyond motivational interviewing, and help clients reach their food goals. Supported by data-driven, science-based research, and published studies.

How does "reimbursable value" drive the expansion of the health coaching industry?  Dr. Sandi, FMCA Founder and CEO, with Leigh-Ann Webster, the Executive Director of The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) give an inside view of the Category I CPT code with reimbursable value for the health and wellness coaching industry. The NBHWC recently applied for the Category I code and is set to present its case to the American Medical Association (AMA) CPT Panel Review.  As a reimbursable service, the health and wellness coaching industry is projected to be widely recognized in healthcare, industries, employee health plans, unions, digital health companies, technology, school systems, government entities, all branches of the military, and entrepreneurial businesses.

There’s never been a better time to train as a health coach and enter this rewarding profession. As of 2022, there were approximately 23,000 health coaches in the United States. This figure will increase rapidly, as health coaching is poised for tremendous growth. Choosing where to train can be confusing, as the number of programs keeps growing. Currently, 114 schools earned approval from the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Many other programs offer certification but are not NBHWC-approved. Although most of these schools share some standard features, such as remote learning, their philosophies, type of training, and the overall quality of the educational experience vary widely. Join Dr. Sandi as she identifies the most important questions to ask when choosing the best program for you. "At the end of the day, YOU know which program feels right. Find a program that aligns with your values, one that resonates with your passions and goals." – Dr. Sandi

Can the impact of health coaching shift the worsening trend of physician burnout? Dr. Sandi, FMCA Founder and CEO, with Dr. Robyn Tiger, lead faculty and stress management subject matter expert for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and founder of StressFreeMD, join perspectives on the documented value of health coaching. The inhibitor in our current system is not seeing the human as the whole person. Re-imagining the basis of "what's the matter with you?" toward the more empowering "what matters to you?" is the catalyst. We're on the same team, how can we help each other? – Dr. Robyn Tiger Supported by data-driven, science-based research, and published studies.

Community is the force multiplier, and the health coach gets to launch that into the stratosphere. Join Dr. Sandi, FMCA Founder and CEO, and Cait Zogby, Keep Company Co-Founder and Head of Coach Training, as they approach the complexities of the caregiver's needs. Recognizing that work and care life are interconnected, providing a more sustainable path forward requires a focus on inclusivity, achievement, and belonging. Connect with Cait Zogby at cait@keep-company.com, and explore individualized and sustainable solutions. Supported by data-driven, science-based research, and published studies.