Health Board Coaching

NBHWC Certification

Common Questions

What is the NBHWC?

The National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) is a non-profit organization in the United States that plays a crucial role in setting and maintaining standards for health and wellness coaching. It is responsible for certifying health and wellness coaches, ensuring they meet established competency and ethical guidelines. This certification helps to distinguish professionals who can effectively guide individuals toward improved health and well-being through behavior change and lifestyle management. NBHWC's work contributes to the quality and credibility of health and wellness coaching in the healthcare industry, promoting better outcomes for individuals seeking to make positive health-related changes in their lives.

Why Health & Wellness Coaching? 

Health and wellness coaching is a valuable approach to support individuals in achieving their health-related goals and making sustainable lifestyle changes. Coaches provide personalized guidance, motivation, and strategies to address issues such as weight management, stress reduction, and overall well-being. They help clients identify and overcome obstacles, set realistic goals, and develop tailored action plans, leading to improved physical and mental health. The collaborative and client-centered nature of coaching empowers individuals to take charge of their health, fostering long-term behavior change and a higher quality of life.

Why Should I Become Health Board Certified? 

Becoming health board certified, such as through the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), offers several compelling benefits. Certification validates your expertise and professionalism in the field, making you more competitive and trustworthy as a health and wellness coach. It ensures that you meet industry standards, ethical guidelines, and competency requirements, enhancing your credibility and the quality of service you can provide to clients. Certification may also open up opportunities for career advancement, access to a broader client base, and potentially higher earning potential. In addition, NBHWC certification offers the possibility of accepting insurance for your sessions. Overall, it's a valuable investment in your career and a means to make a positive impact on people's lives through effective health and wellness coaching.

How do I get started? 

Our accredited coaching training program features a comprehensive curriculum firmly rooted in the principles of positive psychology research. From our foundational 1.0 Essentials course, the Wellness self-paced add-on, to the 8-week Health Board course, you will acquire a range of specific exercises designed to address various facets of well-being that align with the National Health Board’s standards. 

To get started, please reach out to CTEDU’s Director of Coach Success, Brittany Macdonald by calling the number 503.308.7250.