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Foundations of Loving Your Genes Health & Wellness Coaching
The founder and creator of Loving Your Genes Health and Wellness Coaching built the foundations of the program with:
- over 7 years of Health and Wellness Coaching experience, supporting hundreds of clients in managing, reducing or eliminating diabetes/disease medication, achieving weight loss goals to reduce metabolic syndrome risk factors and achieving other unique health and wellness goals specific to the client;
- over 15 years of experience with 4 years of education studies in Complementary and Alternative Health/Medicine;
- and over 20 years of education studies and experience in Applied Science in Exercise Studies specializing in movement, exercise planning, dance conditioning and choreography.
They completed their professional certifications with the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) and the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) for Genetics-Based Program Design.
Loving Your Genes Health and Wellness Coaching was created with a passion for helping others become more independent with their health care. The mission of Loving Your Genes Health & Wellness Coaching is to apply the professional and traditional standards and protocols of the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching, while integrating the innovation of direct-to-consumer genetic testing to empower clients with in-depth knowledge and understanding of how their unique body responds to and is influenced by different genetic factors of nutrition, exercise, wellbeing and life processes. We guide you in applying your DNA Results to best reach your ultimate wellness vision!
NBC-HWC
National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWCs) have met training and education requirements, thereby demonstrating command of the coaching competencies that serve as the field’s national standards. Additionally, NBC-HWCs adhere to ethical guidelines as part of the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching’s drive to advance the health & wellness coaching industry.
Board Certified Coaches meet high standards in knowledge, skill, and ethical conduct, fostering trust and accountability. These standards protect clients, promote effective and safe practices, and enhance the profession’s credibility.
Health and Wellness Coaching:
Health and Wellness Coaches partner with clients seeking self-directed, lasting changes, aligned with their values, which promote health and wellness and, thereby, enhance well- being. In the course of their work health and wellness coaches display unconditional positive regard for their clients and a belief in their capacity for change, and honoring that each client is an expert on his or her life, while ensuring that all interactions are respectful and non-judgmental.
NBHWC Coach:
A health and wellness coach certified by the NBHWC; thereby agrees to practice within the NBHWC Health and Wellness Coach Scope of Practice and Competencies and who pledges accountability to the NBHWC Code of Ethics.
Why Board Certification Matters?
Board Certified Coaches meet high standards in knowledge, skill, and ethical conduct, fostering trust and accountability. These standards protect clients, promote effective and safe practices, and enhance the profession’s credibility. Elevating standards through science, the science-backed framework of National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coaches (NBC-HWCs) sets the foundation for effective and ethical practice.
ISSA Certified Genetics-Based Program Designer
The International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) is an organization that operates as an education and certification company for fitness trainers, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, nutritionists, nutrition coaches, and aerobic instructors. The International Sports Sciences Association Certification is one of the most highly recognized certifications in the fitness industry, and is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
ISSA's Genetics-Based Program Design Certification qualifies coaches to administer and interpret genetic tests to clients as a means to create the most personalized fitness and nutrition experience possible.
The ISSA Genetics-Based Program Designer Certification equips trainers with the knowledge to administer DNA testing and evaluate over 30 genetic identifiers related to how an individual responds to different types of exercise, nutrition, and motivation techniques. Markers like fat loss response to cardio, intrinsic motivation, impulse control tendencies, and body response to food, and exercise - influence individual health and well-being. With this information, we can provide tailored programs, to get more results.
With certification in this area, Loving Your Genes Health and Wellness Coaching can provide you with the genetic tests to uncover your unique health and wellness needs and support you with evidence-based habit change techniques. Based off of your genetic results we can build a personalized health and wellness program removing all the guesswork to help you achieve your goals.