What is a Holistic Wellness Coach

The IAWP  (International Association of Wellness Professionals) Holistic Wellness Coaches are highly trained coaches, providing support and accountability for their clients so they can make lasting lifestyle changes. We are professionals trained to take an integrative approach to health and wellness. We take into account more than just food, fitness or simple habit changes, but all aspects of a person’s health and life in a true holistic fashion.

IAWP Holistic Wellness Coaches look at the whole person, not just their physical health, but their mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being too,  enabling us to work together to create lasting beneficial change through a combination of techniques to help our clients live their best life.

'Wellness 360 'examines 12 elements of well-being including 36 dimensions of the self. This system examines all aspects that impact our well-being like our careers, our relationships and even how we relate to nature and the world around us, to create your unique wellness blueprint.

Your passport to better health with 'Wellness 360'

FOOD

  • Food is more than what you eat, it’s how you eat!

    Holistic Nutrition essentials including macronutrients, micronutrients, phytonutrients, antioxidants and various dietary theories 

    The best way to supercharge your metabolism 

    How to get  to the root of food cravings and overcome them with simple strategies

    How to identify food sensitivities and create holistic meal plans for special diets

    How to help your client develop healthy cooking skills for life

    Why our connection to or food and the Earth matters

    Step-by-step method to develop a mindful eating practice

    Plus, you’ll learn about the greater connection between food and you so that you can finally answer the question “What truly nourishes me?”

BODY

  • What you can do to create a healthy body both inside and out.

    How to identify your unique body type and work with it rather than against it

    Understanding biochemical individuality and the role it plays in wellness

    The science of Ayurveda and how to coach clients based on various Ayurvedic types

    Holistic fitness and how to develop an exercise plan that supports you

    An understanding of alternative health therapies that complement Holistic Wellness coaching

    Plus, you’ll gain clarity on what lifestyle choices will support you to feel best for years to come in your own body.  

REST

  • What “rest” truly means on all levels

    The top strategies to overcome stress without adding more to your to-do list.

    How to use natural solutions for common sleep challenges and clients experiencing insomnia

    Proven techniques to boost your energy naturally 

    Lifestyle solutions to support clients who experience chronic fatigue 

    The science behind the hormones cortisol and oxytocin and the role they play in stress management

    Self care strategies 

WATER

  • Water is not just about what you drink, it also represents your emotional health and your ability to work through life’s challenges.

    The importance of water and how to determine the amount each individual should drink

    How to optimize health with wellness beverages and support your clients to reduce caffeine and sugar

    The interconnection between what we eat and how we feel

    How to support clients who experience emotional eating

    Proven strategies to create greater balance and get into the flow of life

SUN

  • Sun represents not only sunshine, but also our immune system and our personal power.

    How to naturally boost and support your immune system using preventative health strategies

    Chronic Inflammation natural management approaches

    How to support your coaching clients to achieve optimum Vitamin D levels

    Expert protocols for clients with autoimmune concerns including thyroid disorders, adrenal fatigue and hormone imbalances

    Supplement approaches for immune health

    How to guide  Anti-inflammatory lifestyle that increases their energy and improves their health

    How to develop your personal power 

    Empowerment techniques  to practice to improve self-esteem, confidence and mental health

AIR

  • Air represents not only the air we breathe, but our ability to let go and adapt to change.

    Proper Breathing Techniques to reduce stress and improve overall health

    Simple methods to improve air quality at home

    How Nature impacts Wellness and how to support clients to incorporate green living

    Identifying and Avoiding Toxic Ingredients, including the top 20 Toxins to Avoid in Your Food

    How to develop a Local, Seasonal Nutrition Plan

    Discover steps to adapt to change and help others make life transitions with ease

    Techniques for Tapping into your life force energy so you can learn to let go of what no longer serves you


MINDSET

  • How we view our life and our world directly impacts the choices we make and how we feel every day.

    The brain-gut connection and natural approaches to improving both

    A study of microbiome and it’s role in gut health, including how to coach clients with digestive concerns

    An understanding of the Acid-Alkaline Chemistry of the body

    Intuitive Eating and how to coach your clients to listen to their bodies using The Four Step Slow Eating Process

    Cravings – How to listen to your own body, identify the root of your cravings and reduce sugar without deprivation or dieting

    How to master your own mindset and easily overcome stressful situations

    A proven method for developing new patterns that will support you to make lasting changes

    How to use Mindfulness techniques to support busy, overwhelmed clients

CAREER

  • Your health can be drastically affected by what you do every day. Learning how to balance our careers with the rest of our lives is important for overall wellness.

    Effective strategies for setting boundaries at work

    The top tips for healthy eating on-the-go and meal prep for busy clients

    Strategies to support clients to achieve work-life balance

    Navigating career transitions for Wellness Coaches

    How to support your clients to find a career they enjoy as part of their wellness plan

RELATIONSHIPS

  • Our well-being is hugely dependent on the nature and quality of our relationships. This means all the relationships in your life, including partners, spouses, parents, siblings, coworkers, neighbors, and the most important relationship, the one with yourself.

    Look  for relationship health

    Healthy strategies for developing positive workplace relationships

    Developing healthy parent and child relationships

    Family Health and Wellness

    How to resolve conflict and develop positive communication skills

    Proven practices to support you in cultivating self awareness and self-love

    How to create community to enhance relationships

FINANCES

  • Financial health is all about our relationship with money. That relationship is so much deeper than just our budgets, financial investments, and spending habits. Money has its own energy that carries a certain weight and can affect us on a deep level.

    An understanding of financial health and its impact on well-being

    How to heal your relationship with money

    A proven tool to assess your current financial well-being

    Coaching clients for financial health within Wellness 360

    How to overcome resistance to money

    Developing an abundance mindset

    A step-by-step guide to changing your money mindset

    Strategies to develop self-worth

SPIRTUALITY

  • Spirituality is a part of our well-being and an essential to creating a healthy, balanced life.

    An understanding of spiritual health and its role in wellness

    A comprehensive study of Heart Health including both its role in spirituality and impact on our physical body 

    Healing heart strategies for various disease states including hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol

    The Chakra System and its role in wellness

    How to connect with your own spirituality

    Powerful ways to support you clients to develop a spiritual practice

    Proven methods to tap into your body’s innate wisdom

PURPOSE

  • Tap into your true purpose, discover your passion and create more meaning in your life

    How to find your purpose in life and help others to find theirs

    Proven methods to explore your passions and discover your purpose

    How to help your clients to find more meaning in their lives

    How to stay true to yourself

    An step-by-step process to develop authenticity and vulnerability 

    Plus, embark on a journey to meet your true self and find fulfillment

Award Winning

The IAWP is an accredited school by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) and completion of Holistic Wellness Coach Certification training allows you to become a board certified Health and Wellness Coach with the AADP.

Expert Team

The IAWP Holistic Wellness Coach Certification Program is CCE accredited by the International Coaching Federation. The Certification program is also approved by the Canadian Health Coach Alliance. 

Quality Guaranteed

With approval and accreditation from leading organizations across the globe, you can feel confident that the IAWP curriculum has met a high standard in terms of the education and support