Health Coaching Scope of Practice Guidelines

Within Scope

Helping the client to fully understand their own health and the root causes of any health condition(s) diagnosed by a qualified health professional.

Empowering the client to become an expert in their own health and any diagnosed health condition(s).

Co-creating a health improvement plan in partnership with the client.

Setting health and wellness goals together with the client and supporting the client to achieve these.

Helping the client to self-manage their symptoms through healthy lifestyle.

Giving basic guidance on nutrition and lifestyle, in-line with the level and content taught on the course, such as reducing intake of refined sugars.

Partnering with a Nutritional Therapist or other qualified professional and referring more complex cases to such a professional where required.

Partnering with other health professionals and referring to such health professionals where relevant.

Providing appropriate educational resources relevant to the client’s health challenge(s).

Prompting the client to research the interventions related to their health condition(s).

Partnering with other health professionals qualified in diagnostic testing and referring to such health professionals where relevant.

Providing appropriate educational resources related to the client’s health challenge(s).

Out of Scope

Diagnosing a health condition.

Treating a health condition or claiming to cure a health condition.

Giving detailed dietary advice or writing detailed meal-plans.

Prescribing therapeutic protocols/treatments or nutritional supplements such as vitamins, minerals, herbs or other nutraceuticals.

Ordering or interpreting diagnostic tests such as blood, urine or saliva tests.

Disclaimer:

As a health coach, I am not providing healthcare, medical, or nutritional therapy services or attempting to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any physical, mental, or emotional issues.

The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. Do not start or stop any medications without speaking to your medical or mental health provider first.