Let’s be honest—you probably already know what you “should” be doing for your health.

Eat more vegetables. Move your body. Manage stress. Sleep enough. Stay hydrated.

Information isn’t the problem. We’re drowning in health information, with new studies, diets, and wellness trends emerging daily. Yet despite this abundance of knowledge, many of us find ourselves stuck in the same patterns, wondering why knowing better isn’t translating to doing better.

As a certified Health Coach with over three decades in the natural wellness field, I’ve witnessed this frustrating gap between information and implementation countless times. Today, I want to explore why health coaching has become the critical missing piece for many on their wellness journey.

Beyond Information: The Implementation Gap

Imagine you’re planning to climb a mountain. You could read books about mountain climbing, watch videos of others’ ascents, and study maps of the terrain—all valuable resources. But when you actually begin climbing, unexpected challenges arise: weather changes, equipment malfunctions, your own physical limitations.

This is precisely what happens on our health journeys. The information we consume rarely accounts for:

• Your unique biochemistry and metabolism
• The specific demands of your lifestyle
• Your personal history with health changes
• The emotional and psychological factors influencing your choices
• The systems and environments that shape your daily habits

Health coaching bridges this gap between knowing and doing by addressing these personal factors head-on.

What Sets Professional Health Coaching Apart

As a mother of five (including teenage twins!) who has maintained my own wellness practices through various life stages, I understand firsthand that generic advice rarely fits real life. True health coaching goes beyond accountability to offer:

1. Personalization Beyond Templates

Cookie-cutter plans fail because they don’t account for your unique:

• Biochemical needs (which our AO Scan technology can help identify)
• Schedule constraints and life demands
• Food preferences and cultural considerations
• Health history and current challenges
• Learning and motivation styles

Through detailed assessment and continuous feedback, we craft approaches specifically designed for your reality—not some idealized version of life.

2. Behavior Design, Not Just Willpower

Willpower is a finite resource, yet most health changes rely heavily on it. Professional coaching instead focuses on:

• Creating environments that make healthy choices easier
• Designing routines that work with your natural tendencies
• Identifying and addressing trigger situations before they occur
• Building systems that reduce decision fatigue
• Establishing appropriate difficulty progression

This science-based approach to behavior change creates sustainable shifts rather than temporary improvements.

3. Subconscious Alignment

One of the most powerful aspects of my integrated approach is addressing both conscious goals and subconscious patterns. Using RTT hypnotherapy alongside coaching allows us to:

• Identify limiting beliefs blocking your progress
• Resolve internal conflicts about health changes
• Address emotional relationships with food, exercise, and self-care
• Release past experiences that may be sabotaging your efforts
• Create subconscious alignment with your conscious goals

This dual-level approach often creates breakthrough moments where previously “impossible” changes suddenly become accessible.

4. Navigational Support Through Plateaus and Setbacks

Perhaps most importantly, a skilled health coach provides crucial support when:

• Progress stalls despite your best efforts
• Life circumstances disrupt your routines
• Old patterns reemerge during stress
• New health information seems to contradict your approach
• Motivation naturally fluctuates

These moments determine whether changes become permanent or join the cycle of temporary improvements followed by regression.

The Research on Coaching Support

Research increasingly recognizes the value of health coaching as a supportive practice. Studies suggest that working with a coach may help people develop sustainable habits and find approaches that work for their individual needs. Research on health coaching has explored potential benefits in areas such as:

• Supporting lifestyle modifications
• Exploring personally meaningful wellness goals
• Enhancing motivation for positive changes
• Improving overall quality of life measures
• Finding consistency with health-supporting routines
• Navigating challenges in wellness journeys

What many studies highlight is the importance of the coaching relationship in helping people discover sustainable practices that can continue beyond the coaching period.

Might Health Coaching Support Your Journey?

Health coaching can be a supportive partnership for many different wellness journeys, and may be particularly helpful if you:

• Have explored multiple approaches and are seeking a more personalized path
• Find yourself knowing general wellness concepts but wanting support with implementation
• Feel confused by conflicting wellness information
• Are looking for support with lifestyle considerations that affect your overall wellbeing
• Prefer an integrated approach to wellness rather than focusing on isolated aspects
• Are navigating life transitions that are affecting your wellness routines

The Integrated Approach at Lightseer Health & Hypnotherapy

What makes our health coaching unique is the thoughtful integration of multiple supportive approaches:

• Evidence-informed coaching conversations to explore potential behavior patterns
• AO Scan technology as a tool for wellness exploration
• RTT hypnotherapy to help address thought patterns that may be affecting your journey
• Three decades of experience with herbal and nutritional approaches to inform our discussions
• Astrological perspectives that may offer interesting timing considerations for your practices

This holistic approach considers the physical, mental, emotional, and energetic aspects of well-being—providing supportive guidance that considers the whole person.

Your First Step

The journey toward wellness begins with understanding where you are and where you might like to go. I offer a complimentary 30-minute wellness exploration session to:

1. Discuss your personal wellness vision and interests
2. Explore what might be helping or hindering your current journey
3. Consider whether health coaching support might be valuable for you
4. Identify a potential first step that resonates with your goals

This conversation isn’t about sales pressure—it’s about clarity and possibilities. Whether we work together or not, my hope is that you’ll walk away with some helpful perspectives to consider.

To schedule your complimentary health strategy session, contact Lightseer Health & Hypnotherapy today.

References

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Lamorte, W., Popp, C., Green, J., Moore, S., Mawhinney, M., & Lawson, K. (2023). The effectiveness of health coaching as a health promotion intervention: An integrative review with meta-analysis. American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, 17(3), 322-332.