Health Coach Talk: Conversations About Wellness Through Functional Medicine Coaching

Forum Health is a nationwide network of clinics that work one on one with clients to help them better achieve their health goals. Offering a number of different programs, Forum Health is always looking for new talent to grow their business. As they grow, expanding clinics out across the country, they are looking for Functional Medicine health coaches to join their team. Learn more about Forum Health and their goals as they grow in the field of Functional Medicine.  At Forum Health, Adam streamlines operations to drive objectives. He has more than 15 years of leadership experience in healthcare operations, nutraceuticals, and software development. Dr. Saxena served as  CEO for her SevaMed Institute practice, internationally known for  contributions to the lifestyle-based group medical appointment model.  She also founded the Center for Living Wellness and was chief of  medicine for the n1Health physician network. Saxena is a  board-certified family physician with 15-plus years of integrative  medicine experience. She serves on faculty at the Institute for  Functional Medicine. She’s also a fellow of the Arizona Center for  Integrative Medicine. Previously, Saxena was on faculty at George Washington University’s Department of Clinical Research & Leadership.

Novis Health looks to partner providers with health coaches to build and carry our programs to truly help clients reach their goals. While providers build individual programs, Novis truly relies on Functional Medicine health coaches for the therapeutic aspect. Learn more about how Novis is using innovative technology, nutritional supplements, and comprehensive testing alongside health coaching to assist their clients. Founder Dr. Ryan Valencic started Novis Health to redefine the way we perceive health in our country. That purpose has evolved into the greater mission of transforming health in America – beginning with the Novis Health member community.

Known around the country as a pharmacy, CVS has started to step into the world of Functional Medicine. Anna Sparks is part of a new project to open Chronic Care Programs in CVS stores nationwide. As part of this project, clinics will look to Functional Medicine health coaches to help clients make sustainable life changes. Learn more about this initiative and the opportunities it offers for health coaches. Anna Sparks joined CVS Health as Manager, of Chronic Care Programs in December of 2020. As CVS aspires to build an enterprise-wide nutrition platform that can function across all channels, Anna plays a critical role in CVS Health's operational success and program design. A key responsibility is the operations of CVS Health B2C Nutrition Coaching & Services mini-test and pilot which was originally launched in the Phoenix, AZ area. Anna has an M.S. in Exercise Physiology and a background in creating successful and sustainable behavior change in the areas of nutrition and exercise. Anna also has a background as an entrepreneur and business owner, and leader of wellness professionals. Anna lives in the Phoenix, AZ area.

We’re facing a global health crisis, particularly the dramatic rise in chronic illnesses. Only 7% of adult Americans are considered metabolically healthy. Fortunately, there’s a promising and affordable solution: health and wellness coaching. Follow along as Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum chats with thought leaders from across the health coaching and functional medicine world. In each episode, Sandi and her guests will dig into data, discuss coaching strategies, healthy living, and beyond.  Our goal is to give you the tools to grow as a health coach no matter where you are in your journey. Whether it’s just exploring whether a career as a health coach is right for you, or wanting to serve your community even more effectively.