Healthcare Assistance and Health/Wellness Coaching

Do you need assistance with a new medical diagnosis? Are you confused on how to manage an illness or aging parents? Do you need someone to help you interpret what your doctor needs you to do for improved health? Do you need a partner to assist and coach you to optimal health? Well, there is a profession called healthcare advocates and wellness/health coaches that can help you. These are emerging professions that assist people in navigating all aspects of their healthcare and they coach clients to achieve optimal wellness and functioning in their lives.

The healthcare system can be overwhelming and intimidating to many people. An advocate is like a healthcare advisor and many times is a registered nurse who has many years of experience in the healthcare system. The advocate can accompany you or a loved one on a doctor’s appointment to be an extra set of ears and provide a “strong voice” for you, if need be. An advocate can check on you during a hospital stay and liaise with your medical team to ensure that you obtain optimal care. An advocate can research current treatment options for you and educate you on what it all means. If you choose to obtain a second opinion or learn about relevant clinical trials, an advocate at your side can help. In addition, advocates provide assistance with insurance and billing issues and help with navigating through elder care issues.

If it is preventing disease and optimizing all areas of your life you desire, a wellness/health coach is what you need. The coach partners with you to review all areas of your life and assists you in improving any areas you choose. Improving all aspects of your life can optimize your health and wellbeing!

The most important benefit of an advocate or wellness/health coach is to have a partner to work through the challenging times of life and gain peace of mind knowing they are by your side.