A Certified Health and Wellness Coach is someone who partners with clients seeking self-directed, lasting changes that are aligned with their values and promote health and wellness for greater well-being. A Certified Health and Wellness Coach demonstrates unconditional, positive regard for their clients and a belief in their capacity for change, honoring that each client is an expert on their life, and ensuring that all interactions are respectful and non-judgmental.
The Lifestyle Therapeutics Coaching Academy has partnered with the State of Kansas to prepare the next generation of clinical health coaches to support the whole person. From nutrition, fitness and movement, mental / emotional wellbeing, and mastering activities of daily living we are on a mission to transform lives in the State of Kansas.
Increase Quality of Life
Increase Engagement
Increase Self-Efficacy
In 2019 the National Board of Health & Wellness Coaches actively worked with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to secure Category III CPT Codes for health & wellness coaching. CPT codes are overseen by the American Medical Association and the NBHWC is currently coordinating the efforts to move from category III codes to category I codes within the next couple of years. The approved Health and Well-Being Coaching Category III CPT codes will be in effect for five years but are renewable. These temporary codes are intended to support the wide utilization and data collection, with and without reimbursement, required for AMA approval of Category 1 codes.
The United States Veterans Administration has worked directly with the American Medical Association to create Billing Codes that can be used to provide Health & Wellness Life Coach Interventions. KDADS is currently working with the behavioral health provider network to get the providers certified and trained as the agency begins to collect data to support opening up a Medicaid billing code that will allow providers to bill for Health & Wellness Life Coaches.
Future Goals for Expansion of the Behavioral Health Care Provider Network: As part of KDADS efforts to expand the work force, data is being collected to determine the future role that Health and Wellness Life Coaching can play in Kansas. Consideration for developing a billing code that may be a step up for the behavioral health case managers is part of those discussions. KDADS current efforts to offer training to the social service, behavioral health, mental health, substance abuse providers and case managers is essential in being able to support the need of this step up.
For individuals with substance abuse and mental health co-occurring, individuals that struggle with mental health or substance abuse impairments often due damage to their physical bodies by lack of movement. Moving and exercise is an important part in an individuals recovery journey. A health and wellness coach can teach individuals things like exercise, health and nutrition that are essential in an individuals overall wellness and offer an alternative to current treatment methods. Health and Wellness Coaches work is more individualized and whole person centered.
The Lifestyle Therapeutics Coaching Academy is a 19 week-long program.
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Next Cohort : October, 2024. Registration going on now!
Questions? Please email us at academy@inhealthonline.com
Q: When will I find out if my application was accepted?
A: Applications will be reviewed within the enrollment period. Check your email for the acceptance email.
Q: How long is the program?
A: The program is 19 weeks long.
Q: What does the path to becoming National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching certified look like?
A: The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching is accelerating the professionalization of the field of health and wellness coaching.
To qualify for the National Board Certification Exam you must:
Q: Do you offer an installment plan on tuition?
As employees of the State of Kansas, your dedication and commitment are highly valued, eligible employees will have the opportunity to pursue courses and programs at the Academy with tuition expenses fully covered by the State of Kansas. This initiative aims to empower you to expand your skill set, enhance your expertise, and further your career aspirations without the financial burden of tuition fees. To take advantage of this opportunity, simply fill out the form for more information.
Q: Will I have to attend live class?
A: There is a requirement to meet weekly for the 17 weeks for a 4-hour class, at a specified hour and day of the week. Attending class is part of your work committment and is fully covered as by the State of Kansas.
Q: Do you train Case Managers, and Social workers as well as Clinical Health Coaches?
A: Yes! We train and welcome case managers, social service, substance abuse providers, and mental health professionals. Coaching compliments these fields through empowering your clients to become more self-efficant and progressively become more confident in their ability to make the best lifestyle choices.
Michelle Alencar serves as the Chief Science Officer for inHealth, she is also an Associate Professor at California State University, Long Beach. She has published over 40 peer-reviewed research publications. She is a certified clinical nutritionist and exercise physiologist with a passion for lifestyle therapeutics because of its capability to provide nutrition, fitness and behavior modification for health and holistic wellness. Michelle recently graduated from the Lifestyle Therapeutics Coaching Academy.
Abby has been partnering with clients to help them take the lead in designing the kind of life they want by developing positive health and wellness behaviors for over 20 years. She has a BS and MSEd in Exercise Science and is a Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, certified exercise physiologist and registered experienced yoga teacher. She believes everyone deserves to feel and live their best life and is passionate about collaborating with others to help them get there.
Katie is a health and wellness coach, dietitian, and tobacco treatment specialist. She recognizes that we are all on a journey with our health and is honored to partner with patients to help them achieve a higher level of wellbeing. She works with clients to uncover strengths, solutions, and motivation.
Alison is a seasoned Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach with over eight years of coaching experience, holds a specialized focus within clinical health coaching. Alison leverages her rich tapestry of experiences in corporate training and human rleations to inspire and mentor future health coaches through her leadership, extensive coaching skills knowledge, and mentorship abilities within our academy.
Since incorporating my coaching skills with members, the impact has been truly remarkable. Witnessing them maintain their homes, take ownership of their goals, and work diligently towards achieving them has been immensely gratifying.
As a seasoned 911 paramedic, I've dedicated years to serving our community during times of crisis. Through the academy, I envision integrating the wealth of knowledge and skills, paving the way for more effective care in the future. What excites me most is the prospect of honing our communication skills to better
Weekly study groups with my cohorts was such a valuable piece in shaping me into the coach I am today. I find myself drawing from the skills and techniques I learned through this course on a daily basis and I appreciate the relationships formed with others in the field if I should need a resource.
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