Frequently Asked Questions
Health coaching is a personalized and holistic approach to guiding individuals toward improved health and well-being. Here's how it works:
1. Assessment: The health coaching journey begins with a comprehensive assessment of your current physical, mental, and lifestyle factors. This helps the us understand your unique needs, goals, challenges, and preferences.
2. Goal Setting: Working together, you will establish realistic and achievable goals based on your assessments and greater vision for your future. These goals could include weight management, stress reduction, improved nutrition, increased physical activity, better sleep habits, improved relationships, a more fulfilling career, and anything else that is important to you.
3. Action Planning: Once the goals are set, we will collaborate to create a customized action plan. This plan will include specific steps, strategies, and resources to help you make sustainable changes in your life.
4. Guidance and Support: Throughout your health coaching journey, we will provide ongoing guidance and support. We will serve as your accountability partner, educator, and motivator, helping you overcome obstacles, stay on track, and celebrate successes along the way.
5. Education and Empowerment: As a health coach, the goal is to empower you with knowledge and skills so that you can make informed decisions about your health. We will share evidence-based information, facilitate behavior change, and provide resources to enhance your overall well-being.
6. Holistic Approach: Health coaching embraces a holistic approach, recognizing that health is influenced by various interconnected factors like nutrition, physical activity, stress, sleep, relationships, and mindset. The focus is on optimizing all aspects of your life to achieve optimal health and balance.
7. Long-term Support: Health coaching is not a quick fix but a long-term partnership. We will work with you over a sustained period, providing ongoing support, guidance, and encouragement to ensure lasting results.
Health coaching is tailored to your individual needs and preferences. It is a collaborative process that empowers you to take control of your health and create a sustainable, vibrant lifestyle
1. Assessment: The health coaching journey begins with a comprehensive assessment of your current physical, mental, and lifestyle factors. This helps the us understand your unique needs, goals, challenges, and preferences.
2. Goal Setting: Working together, you will establish realistic and achievable goals based on your assessments and greater vision for your future. These goals could include weight management, stress reduction, improved nutrition, increased physical activity, better sleep habits, improved relationships, a more fulfilling career, and anything else that is important to you.
3. Action Planning: Once the goals are set, we will collaborate to create a customized action plan. This plan will include specific steps, strategies, and resources to help you make sustainable changes in your life.
4. Guidance and Support: Throughout your health coaching journey, we will provide ongoing guidance and support. We will serve as your accountability partner, educator, and motivator, helping you overcome obstacles, stay on track, and celebrate successes along the way.
5. Education and Empowerment: As a health coach, the goal is to empower you with knowledge and skills so that you can make informed decisions about your health. We will share evidence-based information, facilitate behavior change, and provide resources to enhance your overall well-being.
6. Holistic Approach: Health coaching embraces a holistic approach, recognizing that health is influenced by various interconnected factors like nutrition, physical activity, stress, sleep, relationships, and mindset. The focus is on optimizing all aspects of your life to achieve optimal health and balance.
7. Long-term Support: Health coaching is not a quick fix but a long-term partnership. We will work with you over a sustained period, providing ongoing support, guidance, and encouragement to ensure lasting results.
Health coaching is tailored to your individual needs and preferences. It is a collaborative process that empowers you to take control of your health and create a sustainable, vibrant lifestyle
Health coaching is a collaborative partnership based on the belief that you are already whole, capable, and resourceful. The process of coaching helps you discover your innate strengths, connect to what is most important to you, and identify obstacles, options, and solutions. The goal is to help you reach your health and wellness aspirations by providing guidance, support, and accountability throughout your journey.
Here's the typical process:
1. Assessments and Intake Form: We will conduct a comprehensive assessment of your current health status, lifestyle habits, and any barriers that may be hindering your progress. This evaluation helps create a baseline for tracking your progress.
2. Setting Goals: The second step is defining your health and wellness goals. Whether it's improving nutrition, managing stress, increasing physical activity, reducing weight, or finding greater fulfillment in your career and relationships, we will work with you to establish clear and realistic goals.
3. Personalized Action Plan: Based on your goals and assessment, we will develop a personalized action plan tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. This plan will outline the specific steps and strategies you need to take to achieve your desired outcomes.
4. Coaching Sessions: We will meet virtually on a regular basis to discuss your progress, challenges, and successes. These sessions provide an opportunity for guidance, support, and reflection. We will also help you identify and overcome any roadblocks or obstacles that might arise along the way.
5. Education and Resources: Health coaching goes beyond just providing guidance. We will equip you with valuable educational materials, resources, and tools to empower you to make informed decisions about your health and lifestyle. We will share evidence-based information, techniques, and strategies to help you develop new habits and optimize your well-being.
6. Accountability and Support: We will be your accountability partner, helping you stay on track and motivated. We will celebrate your victories and help you learn from any setbacks, ensuring that you maintain focus and work towards your goals consistently.
7. Ongoing Support: Health coaching isn't a one-time process. We will continue to support you even after you have achieved your initial goals, provide ongoing guidance, and help you sustain long-lasting lifestyle changes.
Health coaching is a dynamic and individualized process that adapts to your unique circumstances. The coach-client relationship is based on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to your overall well-being.
3. Personalized Action Plan: Based on your goals and assessment, we will develop a personalized action plan tailored to your unique needs and circumstances. This plan will outline the specific steps and strategies you need to take to achieve your desired outcomes.
4. Coaching Sessions: We will meet virtually on a regular basis to discuss your progress, challenges, and successes. These sessions provide an opportunity for guidance, support, and reflection. We will also help you identify and overcome any roadblocks or obstacles that might arise along the way.
5. Education and Resources: Health coaching goes beyond just providing guidance. We will equip you with valuable educational materials, resources, and tools to empower you to make informed decisions about your health and lifestyle. We will share evidence-based information, techniques, and strategies to help you develop new habits and optimize your well-being.
6. Accountability and Support: We will be your accountability partner, helping you stay on track and motivated. We will celebrate your victories and help you learn from any setbacks, ensuring that you maintain focus and work towards your goals consistently.
7. Ongoing Support: Health coaching isn't a one-time process. We will continue to support you even after you have achieved your initial goals, provide ongoing guidance, and help you sustain long-lasting lifestyle changes.
Health coaching is a dynamic and individualized process that adapts to your unique circumstances. The coach-client relationship is based on trust, collaboration, and a shared commitment to your overall well-being.
Coaching is a collaborative process that focuses on personal and professional development, goal-setting, and action planning. It aims to support individuals in identifying their strengths, overcoming obstacles, and achieving specific outcomes. Coaches encourage self-discovery, provide guidance, and hold clients accountable for their progress.
Therapy, on the other hand, primarily deals with addressing and resolving psychological issues, emotional trauma, and mental health concerns. Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and more. Therapy often involves exploring past experiences and their impact on present thoughts and behaviors.
Counseling typically focuses on providing guidance, advice, and support during challenging life situations, such as relationship issues, career concerns, and decision-making. Counselors assist clients in exploring different perspectives, developing coping strategies, and facilitating personal growth.
While coaching, therapy, and counseling can overlap at times, their primary objectives and approaches differ. Coaching is future-oriented, action-driven, and aims to achieve specific goals, whereas therapy and counseling typically delve into past experiences and emotional healing.
It's important to note that coaching does not replace therapy or counseling for those with severe mental health conditions. Instead, it complements and supports individuals who are looking to enhance their personal or professional lives.
If you're ready to take proactive steps towards achieving your goals and unlocking your potential, coaching can be a valuable tool on your journey.
Therapy, on the other hand, primarily deals with addressing and resolving psychological issues, emotional trauma, and mental health concerns. Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse, and more. Therapy often involves exploring past experiences and their impact on present thoughts and behaviors.
Counseling typically focuses on providing guidance, advice, and support during challenging life situations, such as relationship issues, career concerns, and decision-making. Counselors assist clients in exploring different perspectives, developing coping strategies, and facilitating personal growth.
While coaching, therapy, and counseling can overlap at times, their primary objectives and approaches differ. Coaching is future-oriented, action-driven, and aims to achieve specific goals, whereas therapy and counseling typically delve into past experiences and emotional healing.
It's important to note that coaching does not replace therapy or counseling for those with severe mental health conditions. Instead, it complements and supports individuals who are looking to enhance their personal or professional lives.
If you're ready to take proactive steps towards achieving your goals and unlocking your potential, coaching can be a valuable tool on your journey.
At first glance, health coaching and consulting may appear similar, but there are distinct differences between the two approaches.
Svasta Health Coaching:
Our health coaching is collaborative and client-centered, empowering you to make positive changes in your health and well-being. We act as a supportive guide, helping you identify your health goals and develop strategies to achieve them. Coaching offers powerful tools for self-discovery, intrinsic motivation, and increased self-efficacy. Throughout the coaching process, we work closely with you to explore motivations, beliefs, and behaviors, offering accountability tools and support. Coaching is powerful and scientifically proven, to help you identify and operate out of your strengths to achieve your health and lifestyle goals.
Svasta Health Consulting:
Our health consulting is a specialized approach, including personalized advice, guidance, and encouragement to promote sustainable lifestyle changes. We operate from a holistic and evidence-based approach, considering various factors in your life, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, emotional well-being, sleep quality, circadian rhythm, time of life, and your mindset. During the consulting process, we will provide education and strategic recommendations based on our over 25 years of training and experience in Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, health psychology, nutrition, and living a healthy, wholesome lifestyle.
Here at Svasta Wellness, we offer a powerful combination of health coaching and consulting. You gain the benefits of both methodologies for an educational, supported, evidence-based, and transformative experience rooted in self-discovery.
Svasta Health Coaching:
Our health coaching is collaborative and client-centered, empowering you to make positive changes in your health and well-being. We act as a supportive guide, helping you identify your health goals and develop strategies to achieve them. Coaching offers powerful tools for self-discovery, intrinsic motivation, and increased self-efficacy. Throughout the coaching process, we work closely with you to explore motivations, beliefs, and behaviors, offering accountability tools and support. Coaching is powerful and scientifically proven, to help you identify and operate out of your strengths to achieve your health and lifestyle goals.
Svasta Health Consulting:
Our health consulting is a specialized approach, including personalized advice, guidance, and encouragement to promote sustainable lifestyle changes. We operate from a holistic and evidence-based approach, considering various factors in your life, including nutrition, exercise, stress management, emotional well-being, sleep quality, circadian rhythm, time of life, and your mindset. During the consulting process, we will provide education and strategic recommendations based on our over 25 years of training and experience in Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, health psychology, nutrition, and living a healthy, wholesome lifestyle.
Here at Svasta Wellness, we offer a powerful combination of health coaching and consulting. You gain the benefits of both methodologies for an educational, supported, evidence-based, and transformative experience rooted in self-discovery.
Coaching and consulting sessions can vary depending on your unique needs and goals. Through a collaborative approach, we can evaluate your goals and devise a personalized plan tailored to your specific circumstances.
During our initial consultation, we will discuss your objectives and challenges in detail. This conversation will help us gain insights and clarify how we can best support you. From there, we can propose the coaching and/or consulting program that will most benefit you and your goals.
During our initial consultation, we will discuss your objectives and challenges in detail. This conversation will help us gain insights and clarify how we can best support you. From there, we can propose the coaching and/or consulting program that will most benefit you and your goals.
We recommend starting with our Svasta Method 6-Week Starter Package. This guided program will help you identify your health and wellness goals, implement strategies and develop sustainable habits for transformation. We recommend starting with 1/week for the first few weeks to gain momentum and identify potential obstacles and options. You can then choose to stay with 1/week or transition to meeting with us every other week.
It's essential to keep in mind that progress and growth are individual processes, and the number of sessions required may differ from person to person. Our aim is to offer the optimal level of support needed to help you achieve your desired outcomes efficiently and effectively.
It's essential to keep in mind that progress and growth are individual processes, and the number of sessions required may differ from person to person. Our aim is to offer the optimal level of support needed to help you achieve your desired outcomes efficiently and effectively.
While everyone's journey is unique, our clients typically experience noticeable changes within a few weeks of starting our coaching and consulting programs. Shed those extra pounds, reduce stress levels, and transform your mindset sooner than you think!
We will guide you every step of the way, providing you with valuable insights, practical tools, and continuous support to accelerate your progress. We understand that time is precious, and we've designed our coaching and consulting programs to deliver results efficiently and effectively.
Join our programs today and experience the transformation you deserve. Your journey to a happier, healthier you starts now!
We will guide you every step of the way, providing you with valuable insights, practical tools, and continuous support to accelerate your progress. We understand that time is precious, and we've designed our coaching and consulting programs to deliver results efficiently and effectively.
Join our programs today and experience the transformation you deserve. Your journey to a happier, healthier you starts now!
I have been in the health and wellness field for over 25 years and have the following trainings, degrees, and certifications:
1. Master of Science in Coaching, Health and Human Performance from Pacific College of Health and Science. Graduated with High Honors and a 4.0.
2. Bachelor's Degree in Health Psychology from the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Graduated Cum Laude.
2. Bachelor's Degree in Health Psychology from the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Graduated Cum Laude.
Certified Health Coach (CHC): Graduated from the Pacific College of Health and Science. Their rigorous health coaching program is accredited through the top certifying agency for coaching, the International Coaching Federation (ICF), considered the gold standard. I have been trained and have passed coaching practicums at the PCC level (Professional Certified Coach).
3. ACC (Accredited Certified Coach) with ICF (International Coaching Federation)
4. NBHWC- Certified Health Coach with the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches
5. Yoga & Meditation Teacher's Teacher (E-RYT500). I have a background in yoga, meditation, breathwork, stress release, and mindfulness. While co-founding and running a Yoga & Wellness Center, I created and taught 200 and 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training programs, Meditation Training programs, and workshops on Ayurveda, and holistic health. I have also conducted dozens of yoga & wellness retreats all over the world.
6. Clinical Ayurveda Specialist (CAS) certification from California College of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of pro-actively creating health and full system balance. It works by understanding the fundamental forces of Nature. Each one of us is a unique combination of these natural forces, making up our unique constitution of body and mind. Ayurveda excels at understanding the root causes of imbalance (according to the Ayurvedic principles) and creating customized programs of food, daily routines, herbal support, and mindfulness practices to bring the system back to a state of balance and health. The word for this state of ultimate health is Svasta!
5. Yoga & Meditation Teacher's Teacher (E-RYT500). I have a background in yoga, meditation, breathwork, stress release, and mindfulness. While co-founding and running a Yoga & Wellness Center, I created and taught 200 and 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training programs, Meditation Training programs, and workshops on Ayurveda, and holistic health. I have also conducted dozens of yoga & wellness retreats all over the world.
6. Clinical Ayurveda Specialist (CAS) certification from California College of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the ancient Indian system of pro-actively creating health and full system balance. It works by understanding the fundamental forces of Nature. Each one of us is a unique combination of these natural forces, making up our unique constitution of body and mind. Ayurveda excels at understanding the root causes of imbalance (according to the Ayurvedic principles) and creating customized programs of food, daily routines, herbal support, and mindfulness practices to bring the system back to a state of balance and health. The word for this state of ultimate health is Svasta!
As an adjunct to the ancient wisdom of yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda, we utilize and incorporate the latest scientific research on health, wellness, prevention, sleep, circadian rhythm, metabolic health, and longevity for an evidence-based and evidence-informed practice.
Evidence-based practices refer to strategies or interventions that have been proven effective through scientific research and rigorous evaluation. These practices are based on the best available evidence and have been tested and shown to produce positive outcomes in specific contexts. When we say we use evidence-based practices, it means that we rely on scientific evidence to guide our decision-making and implementation processes. This helps us provide our clients with solutions that have been proven to work.
On the other hand, evidence-informed practices acknowledge that not all interventions or strategies have sufficient scientific evidence to support their effectiveness. In these cases, practitioners rely on a combination of research evidence, professional expertise, and client preferences to inform their decisions. While evidence-informed practices may not have the same level of empirical support as evidence-based practices, they still ensure that the decisions made are guided by the best available evidence and expert knowledge.
By incorporating both evidence-based and evidence-informed practices, we ensure that we are constantly improving and adapting our methods to deliver the most effective solutions for our clients. We believe in staying up-to-date with the latest research findings and applying them in a way that best meets the unique needs of each of our clients.
Evidence-based practices refer to strategies or interventions that have been proven effective through scientific research and rigorous evaluation. These practices are based on the best available evidence and have been tested and shown to produce positive outcomes in specific contexts. When we say we use evidence-based practices, it means that we rely on scientific evidence to guide our decision-making and implementation processes. This helps us provide our clients with solutions that have been proven to work.
On the other hand, evidence-informed practices acknowledge that not all interventions or strategies have sufficient scientific evidence to support their effectiveness. In these cases, practitioners rely on a combination of research evidence, professional expertise, and client preferences to inform their decisions. While evidence-informed practices may not have the same level of empirical support as evidence-based practices, they still ensure that the decisions made are guided by the best available evidence and expert knowledge.
By incorporating both evidence-based and evidence-informed practices, we ensure that we are constantly improving and adapting our methods to deliver the most effective solutions for our clients. We believe in staying up-to-date with the latest research findings and applying them in a way that best meets the unique needs of each of our clients.
We offer coaching services that seamlessly integrate with other health providers for a holistic approach to your wellness. We can help educate, support, and be your advocate in implementing recommendations.
1. Initial Consultation: We start by conducting a comprehensive initial consultation where we assess your specific needs, goals, and any existing treatment plans or recommendations from other health providers.
2. Collaborative Approach: We can work closely with your healthcare team, including doctors, therapists, nutritionists, and other specialists to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to your wellbeing. We can exchange notes, share progress updates, and collaborate on your personalized plan.
3. Personalized Coaching Plan: Based on the information gathered, we will create a tailored coaching plan that complements your existing treatments and aligns with your health goals. This plan may include lifestyle modifications, behavior change techniques, goal setting, and ongoing support.
4. Communication and Feedback: We maintain open lines of communication with your other health providers to ensure alignment and to address any potential conflicts or overlapping recommendations. Regular feedback ensures optimal results and avoids any contradictory advice.
5. Ongoing Support: Our coaching program provides continuous support and guidance throughout your wellness journey. We offer regular check-ins, coaching sessions, and customized resources tailored to your specific needs.
6. Progress Tracking: We track your progress, measure milestones, and continuously adjust our coaching strategies based on feedback from you and your healthcare team. This ensures that we're always on the same page and working towards the best possible outcomes.
By combining our coaching and holistic lifestyle consulting with the specialized knowledge of other health providers, we offer a comprehensive and integrated approach to your wellbeing. Through this collaborative effort, we aim to optimize your health, enhance the effectiveness of your existing treatments, and empower you to achieve your wellness goals.
1. Initial Consultation: We start by conducting a comprehensive initial consultation where we assess your specific needs, goals, and any existing treatment plans or recommendations from other health providers.
2. Collaborative Approach: We can work closely with your healthcare team, including doctors, therapists, nutritionists, and other specialists to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to your wellbeing. We can exchange notes, share progress updates, and collaborate on your personalized plan.
3. Personalized Coaching Plan: Based on the information gathered, we will create a tailored coaching plan that complements your existing treatments and aligns with your health goals. This plan may include lifestyle modifications, behavior change techniques, goal setting, and ongoing support.
4. Communication and Feedback: We maintain open lines of communication with your other health providers to ensure alignment and to address any potential conflicts or overlapping recommendations. Regular feedback ensures optimal results and avoids any contradictory advice.
5. Ongoing Support: Our coaching program provides continuous support and guidance throughout your wellness journey. We offer regular check-ins, coaching sessions, and customized resources tailored to your specific needs.
6. Progress Tracking: We track your progress, measure milestones, and continuously adjust our coaching strategies based on feedback from you and your healthcare team. This ensures that we're always on the same page and working towards the best possible outcomes.
By combining our coaching and holistic lifestyle consulting with the specialized knowledge of other health providers, we offer a comprehensive and integrated approach to your wellbeing. Through this collaborative effort, we aim to optimize your health, enhance the effectiveness of your existing treatments, and empower you to achieve your wellness goals.
Absolutely! We know change is best achieved through providing support on all fronts - education, guidance, and coaching. You can mix and match coaching and consulting sessions within the packages.
We offer convenient virtual meetings through Zoom. We can also conduct the sessions over the phone if you prefer.
We understand how difficult change can be... And we got this! Our programs are fully customized to understand your unique challenges and find solutions that work with your life. We will co-create the best path forward, be your support, and help you stay accountable. Through the coaching process, we will help you identify the blind spots in your awareness, uncover the hidden beliefs and past experiences that create obstacles, and free your mind to consciously create the life you desire. We bring together the best tools from coaching, behavior change theories, neuroscience, and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda to identify what your body and mind need in order to implement sustainable habits that will support you in achieving your health and life goals. You will be empowered to tap into your inner wisdom and use your strengths, vision, and intrinsic motivation.
