Certified Health Coach

The Health Coach with Functional Nutrition training will play a vital role on our WomanWell team, which includes practitioners in functional and integrative medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic, fitness coaching, physical therapy, and more. As a Health Coach at WomanWell, you will work with patients to identify and achieve their health and wellness goals. Using motivational interviewing techniques and a supportive approach, you will guide patients through personalized food plans, help them set realistic and attainable goals, provide insights and resources to track health outcomes, and contribute to the overall well-being of our patients. 

Essential Functions and Qualifications

* Certified by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching or the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. is required. 

* Strong knowledge of Functional Medicine principles and practices.

* Experience in coaching individuals or groups in health and wellness.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients.

* Empathy and a genuine desire to help others improve their health.

* Proficiency in using technology for scheduling, coaching, and tracking client progress.

* A degree in Nutrition, Exercise Science, Psychology, or a related field is preferred.

Health Coach Responsibilities

* Partner with patients to identify and achieve health and wellness goals.

* Be comfortable with recommending and guiding patients through food plans, such as a Core Diet, low FODMAP Plan, or Elimination Diet. 

* Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to inspire positive behavior change.

* Assist patients in setting realistic and achievable goals.

* Offer insights and resources to help patients track and measure health outcomes.

* Guide patients on specific stress reduction and mindfulness techniques. 

* Address other major lifestyle components beyond nutrition, such as sleep quality, physical activity, and mental wellness.

* Conduct coaching sessions via virtual video visits and in person at our Maplewood and Woodbury locations, and possibly at our Apple Valley location. 

* Must be willing to work Monday through Friday. 

* Be tech-savvy, keeping up to date with relevant health and wellness technologies.

* Collaborate with healthcare professionals to support integrated patient care.

Teamwork and Development

* Demonstrates the ability to be proactive, supportive, and collaborative.

* Share knowledge, promote positivity, and take personal responsibility for your professional development.

* Demonstrates the ability to seek and value open, honest communication and constructive feedback on time.

* Provide outstanding communication, documentation, education, and care to all patients.

* Demonstrate a natural ability to actively listen, lead with curiosity, and assume the best intentions of others.

* Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and respond quickly to changing & fast-paced environments.