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Health Coaching: A Transformative Approach to Healthcare
By Jordan Dunin
If you’ve lost track of the promises you’ve broken to yourself, a professional health coach could help guide and support you toward feeling like yourself again. Starting is the hardest part, but HatchPath makes it easy. You may have heard the term health coaching thrown around a lot lately, but what exactly does it mean? In short, health coaching is a form of supportive leadership that helps people make lasting changes in their health and well-being. Some of us feel generally lost, while others are painstakingly aware of the changes that need to be made in their lives. Unfortunately, that awareness doesn’t make implementing change any easier, and that’s where health coaching comes in. A health coach is a trained professional who can help you set goals and create a plan to improve your health and become your true self. They also provide support and accountability to help you stick to your tailored action plan. While health coaching is an age-old practice, it’s become more prevalent and accepted in the modern world within the last few decades. Health coaching allows experts to truly practice their dexterities within their niche, conveying to those that don’t have the answers. As we gear towards a digitally dominant world, there’s also a prominent need for accessibility within the healthcare space. We naturally need to adapt without losing the sense of community and connection.
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How Does a Health Coach Help?
Health coaches challenge you to challenge yourself. They ask the right questions that allow you to shatter your life’s barricades and uncover what’s really standing between you and a life of authenticity. By approaching health and wellness with supportive energy, a sense of comfort is established which creates the necessary space to unfold a strong sense of purpose. Some coaches specialize in intellectual growth and spirituality, whereas others may center their focus on career objectives, social skills, or anxiety. A health coach will not only guide you through the actions toward inner bliss, but they will leave you with a roadmap to continue living a life of equilibrium after your program is complete.
Here are just a few of the ways health coaches can help you produce real, concrete change.
1. Helps You Set and Achieve Health Goals
One of the main objectives of health coaching is to help clients set and achieve their health goals. The path to better health doesn’t have to be complicated; in fact, research has shown that small lifestyle changes can lead to big improvements in overall health. But if you’re someone who struggles with making lasting changes, a health coach can give you the guidance and support you need to succeed.
2. Increases Your Motivation and Confi dence
When you work with a health coach, you’ll not only benefit from their knowledge and expertise, but also from their motivation and confidence-boosting powers! A good health coach will be able to help you see your situation in a new light, overcome any self-doubt, and find the inner strength needed to make positive changes in your life.
3. Holds You Accountable
A key component of successful behavior change is accountability, which is why it’s built into the health coach-client relationship. Health coaches will check in regularly to see how you’re progressing toward your goals and offer suggestions if needed.
Knowing that someone is there cheering you on and holding you accountable can make all the difference when it comes to reaching your goals.
4. Enables You to Make Sustainable Changes
The whole point of making changes to your lifestyle is to improve your longterm health, which is why sustainable change is so important. Unsustainable behavioral changes are those that are not maintainable over time and often lead to yo-yo dieting or other destructive habits. When working with a health coach, one of their main objectives will be helping you their main objectives will be helping you actualize sustainable changes so that you actualize sustainable changes so that you can enjoy lasting results. can enjoy lasting results.
How Do I Find My Ideal Health Coach? What Should I Be Looking For?
One of the greatest aspects of working with a health coach is choice. Just as your hardships and/or goals are specific, the expertise of a coach is as well. With HatchPath, you can find experienced health coaches that cater to your specific needs. It all comes down to connection. If you aren’t comfortable speaking and being vulnerable with a coach, they’re not the right fit for you. That’s why HatchPath allows open communication between coaches and clients as soon as the client initiates dialogue. Sometimes our problems aren’t so clear, and that’s okay. If you’re feeling a bit lost and aren’t sure what type of support would even benefit you, you’re in good company. Finding a coach who specializes in your specific concern and meets your budget aren’t the only factors to evaluate. Consider qualities that make you feel at ease, such as patience and diligence, for example, and take those into account when reviewing different health coaches’ styles and processes. One of the biggest hurdles when it comes to beginning a wellness journey is self-awareness. That’s why a new perspective is so beneficial, especially that of a professional.
Find Your Perfect Health Coach on HatchPath
With a huge community of experts in both physical and emotional wellness, there is a HatchPath health coach that can help you unveil your purpose. Find them today at www.hatchpath.io.
Become a Health Coach with HatchPath
If you think becoming a health coach is your calling, there’s no better time than now to kick off your practice. With the flexibility and customization of HatchPath’s platform, you can explore this new career at your own pace. Get started for free today at www.hatchpath.io.
—Jordan Dunin
Jordan is the CEO and Founder of HatchPath—an online marketplace connecting clients with health coaches. He knew that coaches were the missing link in the healthcare system, and he knew there had to be a better way to find them. Jordan created HatchPath out of his desire for holistic healthcare that works and to connect as many people as possible to the right people who can help them. Call 239.361.6704, email jordan@hatchpath.io, and visit hatchpath.io for more information, and find him on Instagram: jordandunin See ad on inside front cover >
Many years ago, someone told me there were only seven beaches in the world that had the following: white sand as soft as satin, tranquil breezes, abundant sunshine, and temperatures that rarely dropped below 75 degrees. I’m not sure if there are only seven, but I can tell you I found one of those beaches when I moved to Naples, Florida. When you step onto that pristine, silky sand for the first time, it’s something you’ll never forget. But even though I enjoy the luxury of living here, I wanted to experience it from the view of a vacationer. I had the opportunity to do just that at the Edgewater Beach Hotel this past week. Laura Radler, GM, made our stay unforgettable with the many wonderful touches she provided.
Activities and Oh, the Views!
A 125 all-suite hotel situated on seven miles of white-sand beach, the Edgewater Beach Hotel offers guests a variety of activities as well as a tranquil setting to leave the stress of daily life behind. Believe it or not, there are very few beachfront hotels in Naples, so the Edgewater is truly one of a kind. What’s even better about this hotel is its strong focus on wellness. It makes perfect sense as Naples is a Blue Zone. Blue Zones are known across the globe as hotspots of rare longevity in the people that live there due to their diet and lifestyle. The Edgewater Beach Hotel provides an ideal environment for those seeking the best wellness hotel in Naples. They have developed a program of
The Edgewater Beach Hotel in Naples, Florida
— Dr. Diane Hayden, PhD
Spacious bedroom with amazing views of the Gulf. Wellness Retreats including wellness events, overnight wellness packages, Yoga on the beach, private guided meditation sessions, and self-care wellness podcasts that were recorded right at the hotel. This wellness program was created in tandem with local experts and intended to help travelers feel their best while away from home. The Edgewater also offers two heated swimming pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, private and group personal training, in-suite massage, holistic nutrition, bike rentals, paddleboard and kayak rentals, and can also arrange water sport rentals, fishing charters, and other fun activities.We rented bikes and rode through the beautiful Moorings and Park Shore neighborhoods past awe-inspiring Banyan trees whose limbs arched overhead across the road. Even better, though, was relaxing on our cabana bed watching the gentle waves of the Gulf roll onto shore and taking in the dazzling sunsets from our private balcony. Everywhere you looked from this resort was a breathtaking view.
Accommodations
There are only a handful of places I can remember staying where the views were so spectacular, I didn’t want to leave the room. This was one of them. The balcony stretched from the entire length of our bedroom to our living room. Imagine opening your eyes each morning to see miles of sea and sand stretched out before you. To give you an idea of the size of the balcony, it held two Adirondack rocking chairs, a small breakfast table with two chairs and two chaise lounges! The suite also features a spacious living room and modern kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, and granite counter breakfast bar. And maybe the best part of the Edgewater was sitting around the fire pit at night having lively discussions with the other guests. For me, that’s priceless and rarely experienced in most hotels or resorts where I’ve stayed.
Let’s Get to the Food!
Coast makes healthy dining choices easy by offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner options that are inspired by the diets of the world’s Blue Zones. Here is just a sample of the menu:
Breakfast:
• Avocado Toast: Whole wheat toast and pico de gallo (smoked salmon available to add) • Steel-Cut Oatmeal: Served with fresh seasonal berries and toasted macadamia nuts • Green Smoothie: Banana, apple, spinach, almond milk, and honey
Lunch/Dinner:
• Meze Platter: Roasted garlic hummus, local crudité, goat feta cheese, country olives, and warm pita chips • Veggie Wrap: Whole wheat wrap with roasted garlic hummus, baby spinach, tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, and goat feta cheese • Zucchini Noodle Stir Fry: Red onions, asparagus, bell peppers, rainbow carrots, and basil-garlic tomato broth We ordered the Ahi Tuna Poke with avocado, pickled ginger, garlic, and cucumber-wasabi dressing, everything seasoned crisp, and it was prepared to perfection. We also enjoyed the Red Berry Salad with baby spinach, goat feta cheese, candied walnuts, red onion, strawberry, and balsamic vinaigrette. For entrees, don’t miss the Grilled Grouper (a must in Florida), and the Seared Salmon with creamy cauliflower puree, wilted greens, and a cabernet reduction. Everything was delicious!
Private Dining Experience for Two:
This extraordinary dining experience, “Dining on the Sand,” starts with a glass of sparkling wine. From there, guests enjoy a bottle of wine of their choosing and charcuterie. This is followed by a selection of soups and salads before selecting among these delicious entrees: • Filet Mignon: Lobster risotto, asparagus, and a red wine demi • Grilled Grouper: Lemon-thyme risotto, grilled asparagus, and a broken tomato vinaigrette • Lobster Ravioli: In a lobster, with shrimp, asparagus, and heirloom tomato cream • Ballotine of Chicken: Wild mushrooms, roasted tomato, fine herbs, creamed potato, and a roasted chicken jus This mouthwatering meal is completed with the Chef’s hand-picked sweet selection. • Featured Pairings: These dinners are meticulously paired with well-known brands such as Grey Goose, Veuve Clicquot, local
Florida breweries, and nationally established wineries.
In addition to all these amazing meal options, Edgewater has created some tantalizing wellness-related drinks with fresh ingredients that can be found at the Coast bar, as well as the Blue Zone items they offer.
Sun, Sand, and Savings
One exciting option Edgewater is currently offering is the Sun, Sand, and Savings package. Rise, shine, and dine on your next beach getaway! This package includes: • One daily umbrella rental • Breakfast for two adults each morning
Stay Healthy, Stay Satisfied, Stay Green When You Stay at Edgewater Beach Hotel
As a Green Resort, water conservation, reducing waste and pollution of all types, and limiting the effects of global warming are priorities. They change bed linens and towels only upon request, provide recycling bins, use water-saving devices and energy-saving lighting, recycle paper, and use eco-friendly cleaning products.
With a coveted beachfront setting overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Edgewater Beach Hotel is a charming Naples vacation resort that has defined barefoot elegance for over 30 years. This serene resort provides an ideal environment in which to continue making self-care and total well-being a priority.
For more information, www.edgewaternaples. com. 1901 Gulf Shore Boulevard North, Naples, FL. Local 239.403.2000, Reservations 866.624.1695
Pool at the Tiki Bar at the Edgewater Hotel
