What is Health Coaching?

The art of Health coaching is based on a collaborative approach rather than a directive one​, utilising the skills and resources of the Coach, who teams up with the client/patient to help move them forward, with empathy, caring and encouragement. From a good Health Coach you will gain motivation and confidence, gradually improving habits and skills as you journey towards your chosen goals and aspirations. The right Health Coach knows their scope of practice and is able to work confidently alongside your GP, specialist doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, chiropractor, nutritionist and other health support practitioners when necessary. 

A great Health Coach with the right mindset and skills will be your greatest cheerleader and always be in your corner, with a listening ear, an open mind and the right resources to help you find meaningful solutions and strategies that work for you. Your chosen goals and strategies may include factors such as lifestyle modification, behaviour change, weight management, disease prevention, personal efficacy, knowledge and skills, navigating health care plans, personalising resources or programs, stress or anxiety management, confidence, mindset, motivation, being a role model for your children, or anything else that would positively impact the trajectory of your health, vitality or happiness.

Michelle Bishop is a uniquely qualified NZ Certified Health Coach with all the skills and attributes required to fully support you in successfully taking charge of your own self-health-care and much, much more.  As the Vital Keys Health Coach, Michelle can advocate for you and partner with you to help you achieve your chosen goals in ways that work for you. Learn more here...

In 1948 the World Health Organisation (WHO) defined human health as:

"A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."

​​​​At least 50% of Alzheimer's cases are preventable through things you can change such as diet, exercise, the amount of sugar in your blood and your blood pressure (OPTIMA). Approximately 80% of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes and at least 40% of cancer could be prevented, primarily with improvements to diet and lifestyle (WHO). So YOU have immense power over your health, whatever your age! Using food and lifestyle as medicine, drawing on your inner strengths and motivation, you too can create healthier habits and smarter lifestyle choices that work FOR YOU. Help yourself to achieve more freedom, strength and enjoyment of life now and as you age. Learn more here...  

YOU can play a key role in how well you feel, how well you age and in the prevention or management of disease. So book a FREE intro-coaching call with Michelle Bishop, the Vital Keys Health Coach, to find out what your options are (it's FREE!). Or alternatively you could have a chat with your GP, pharmacist or health care provider to get their opinion and see whether Health Coaching might be of benefit to you.

“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.”'

- Thomas Edison -