Want to know more about health coaching?

What exactly is health coaching?

A health coach empowers clients to adopt and sustain healthy lifestyle behaviors that can prevent, mitigate and even reverse chronic health problems. Rather than creating a diet plan or workout routine, a coach uses the science of behavior change to enhance clients strengths & autonomy and acts as a guide in their quest to achieve self determined goals.

How do I know if health coaching is for me?

Only you can truly answer that question, however coaching has been scientifically proven through clinical trials and research to lead to improved outcomes with increased weight loss, better nutrition, increased strength and motivation, improved self-image and self-care and overall lifestyle habits. Change is a lot harder than most understand. Having a reliable helping relationship that is collaborative and motivating improves results.

Who uses a health coach?

Thousands of people find benefits from coaching. Physicians have started using health coaches as an added value to their service and to help clients. Business leaders use coaching to uplevel their productivityk focus and energy. Celebrities use health coaches to get them in shape for roles. Employers and insurance companies are also using them to improve the health of their teams and customers. More and more individuals are turning to health coaching as a way to really take control of their own health and happiness. It's one of the best positive services offered for successful change.

What can I expect from coaching with Kirsten?

Kirsten is passionate about helping women achieve their health goals and to feel good in their bodies and brains as soon as possible. She is trained to bring out the best in you by cutting through the noise to find your deepest truths and strengths, then helps apply motivation and inspiration into weekly actions steps. She believes in ongoing support and creating a safe space for her clients to dive deep and heal whatever might be getting in their way of greatness.

What types of people do you work with?

While Kirsten is certified to coach men and women of all ages, she specializes in women with hormonal imbalances mostly in their 30's, 40's and 50's when symptoms seem to rage and systems start to falter. Her clients come from all walks of life and live in many different countries as technology has allowed her to expand her reach and services.

What length of coaching programs work best?

While Kirsten's clients can start seeing results in as little as a month, real susstainable change takes time and consistency. She offers private 1:1 coaching in 3 month, 6 month and year-long programs and holds group coaching programs several times a year. If you've never worked with a coach before, she recommends 6-months as the magic number and a good place to start. Many of her clients stay with her months after their intitial program or return to Kirsten's coaching when they need a "boost" of her energy, enthusiasm and emotional support.

How much time can I expect to dedicate to coaching?

That's a great question and really depends how much you want to get out of your coaching sessions with Kirsten. Coaching is a commitment to prioritizing yourelf. It takes awareness, dedication and consisitency, however it doesn't need to consume much time. Typically her clients spend about 2-3 hours a week focussing on their improvement and reaching their health goals. This includes online coaching sessions, journaling, movement and some conscious homework. You can expect to spend more time if you opt to sign up for private yoga, meditation or weight lifting classes with Kirsten in addition to coaching.

How do I know if I'll benefit from health coaching?

You will get as much out of health coaching with Kirsten as you put into it. She will share her knowledge, tools and techniques as well as her own personal tip & tricks for becoming your best. However true change is an inside job. She is committed to giving you guidance, support and sharing oodles of wisdom during your health journey. Oh yea and tears and laughter too.

How much does health coaching cost?

The price of programs and individual coaching depends on your own personal situation, challenges and needs. So it can vary client to client. Perhaps you need more mindful movement support or mediation guidance? Or maybe you want to learn how to cook. Kirsten provides extras to make sure you get the kind of support you need when you need it. Her 3-month coaching begins at $3,000. She does offer payment plans when appropriate.

Do you accept clients worldwide?

Kirsten has clients all over the world. Travel is one of her biggest joy's in life and she has met some of her closest friends and collegues through her glove trotting. She is well versed in time-zone conversion and the scheduling needs of her clients, which means yes, sometimes she'll have coachnig sessions at 3am!!