Help Clients Create Behavior Change and Regain Confidence
Take the current healthcare crisis head-on and lead the charge!
Professional Health & Wellness Coaching (PHWC) Certification Program
Upcoming Start Date: September 8, 2025
Cohorts in February and September
NBHWC Approved Training Program
Rooted in Clinically Proven Coaching Psychology
Live Instructor Feedback
Real-World Application
Exclusive Access to Nutri-Q Software
Why Health Coaches Are Needed Today
Research reveals that as many as 40% of patients fail to adhere to recommendations and when preventative or treatment plans are complex or require lifestyle changes, the number of patients who don’t follow through can be as high as 70%.
Foundations of Coaching
Client-Centered
Recognizing that the client is the expert in their life, NTA health coaches empower clients to strengthen their belief in themselves and confidence in their ability to make consistent progress toward their unique vision of health and wellness.
Bio-Individuality
NTA health coaches honor client bio-individuality, recognizing there is no one size fits all approach to health coaching. Listening to the client’s experience and honoring client accessibility, NTA health coaches draw from their health coaching skills and tools to meet the client where they are.
Trust
NTA health coaches hold a safe place for clients to continually feel seen, heard, encouraged, trusted and supported. Honoring the courage of the client to ask for support, NTA health coaches seek understanding first through active listening and active observing, offering compassion and empathy, and trusting the client’s experience.
Resilience
NTA health coaches foster client resilience, recognizing client ambivalence and struggles as a normal part of the process while encouraging self-compassion, self-kindness, and a growth mindset in clients.
Ethics
NTA health coaches prioritize coach self-care, supporting their health through nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset. Understanding the roles and responsibility of both coach and client, NTA health coaches adopt a high standard of ethics and set healthy boundaries while supporting clients within scope of practice.
What is Health Coaching?
Health coaching is the creative process that empowers a client to make lasting behavior changes and regain confidence in their ability to succeed.
An NTA Certified Professional Health and Wellness Coach (PHWC) is equipped to cultivate curiosity, encourage exploration, and reflect objective truths that empower a client to discover possibilities and create a supportive path toward their vision of health and wellness.
Take the current healthcare crisis head-on and lead the charge in providing services that will positively impact the future of healthcare, yourself, your family, and your community!
Hear Meredith's story
“My sense of empathy has deepened, I’m holding space for those around me in a way that I may have not done authentically before...This course will enhance you and enrich you as a practitioner”
As a seasoned health professional of over 23 years, Meredith was missing a key tool to help her clients to see the results she knew they deserve. The PHWC program was that missing piece.
The PHWC Difference
What sets us apart from other Health Coach credentials
The Nutritional Therapy Association’s Professional Health and Wellness Coaching (PHWC) Program is an Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).
Graduates of this program meet the education requirements to sit for the HWC Certifying Examination to become National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). Completion of 50 health coaching sessions and documentation of an Associate’s degree or 4,000 hours of work experience is also required to sit for the exam.
From classic theories like the Transtheoretical Model of Change to actionable tools such as active listening and reflective questioning, the PHWC program will equip coaches with the strategies that help clients overcome obstacles and make the changes they need to realize their health goals.
Learn directly from experienced practitioners in a supportive, interactive learning environment. Our expert instructors provide live feedback, guidance, and mentorship, ensuring you gain the confidence and clinical expertise needed to thrive in your practice.
Knowledge is powerful, but applied knowledge creates lasting change. Our program includes guided training with practice client assessments, developing client-led goals and action steps, and refining your skills with real-world case studies and directed feedback from experts.
As a PHWC student, you’ll gain access to Nutri-Q, our proprietary client management software. This powerful tool includes a variety of detailed questionnaires and the Health and Wellness Wheel Assessment to provide insights on your client goals, motivations, resources, and barriers.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Professional Health & Wellness Coach (PHWC) Program will exit with the tools to guide meaningful client behavior change, foster a safe and supportive coaching space, employ active listening and motivational interviewing for non‑judgmental dialogue, assess readiness and co‑create action plans toward self‑determined goals, and synthesize diverse health information so clients can make confident, informed choices about their wellness journey.
Facilitate behavior change by applying a wide variety of coaching techniques that empower the client to self-discover values, resources, and strategies that are individualized and meaningful.
Demonstrate professional qualities and communication strategies that create a positive and safe environment where the client feels accepted and supported.
Apply active listening and motivational interviewing skills to facilitate non-judgmental conversation that engages the client and inspires learning.
Assess a client’s readiness for change and support them in designing appropriate action steps that move them toward self-determined goals.
Accurately evaluate and integrate multiple sources of health and wellness information to support the client’s growth and learning.
Professional Health & Wellness Coach™ can do
What Can I Do With my PHWC Certification?
After graduation, it can sometimes feel overwhelming with the possibilities and choices available. Sometimes you might not quite feel ready to start your own practice right away. Here are a few ideas of what a graduate from the NTA could do, (and ARE doing!)
Start Your Private Health Coaching Practice
Work 1:1 with clients
Create group coaching programs
Conduct workshops on mindset & behavioral change
Create online courses, memberships, and guides
Allied Practitioner Partnerships
Work alongside allied practitioners in your community, like a chiropractor, naturopath, health clinic, hospital, nursing home, veteran
affairs, etc.
Fitness Industry
Work as a health coach in gyms, community centers, or an online fitness Company.
Companies & Education
Corporate Wellness: Work as a health coach in corporate settings by hosting workshops, retreats, speaking events, and group or 1:1 coaching.
Advocacy Work: Work as a health coach for non-profit organizations or within policy reform and public health.
Education: Work as a health coach in a public school setting or higher education through program creation, teaching, or 1:1 sessions with
students.
Module Overview
Gain the knowledge, skills, and tools to confidently partner with clients in co-creating sustainable goals and action steps that support their unique vision of health.
Month 1
- Introduction to Coaching
- Client-Centered Relationship
Trust & Rapport - Active Listening & Presence
- Client Emotions & Energy
Month 2
- Expand the Conversation
- Reflections
- Coach Prep Prior to Session
- Goals & Implementing Action
Month 3
- Client Intake Forms
- Initial Coaching Session
- Follow-up Coaching Sessions
- Coaching Mentor Session #1
- Focus and Refocus theConversation
- Coaching Mentor Session #2
Month 4
- Client’s Freedom of Choice & Intrinsic Motivation
- Client Awareness, Perspective Shifts & Insights
- Client Self-Efficacy & Improve Support
- Coaching Models
- Coaching Mentor Sessions #3
Month 5
- Client Active Experimentation
and Self-Discovery - Increase Positive Psychological Resources
- Final Coaching Session
- Coaching Mentor Session #4
Month 6
- Professional Conduct
- Ethics & Legal
Month 7
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
- Chronic Disease
- Assist Client to Evaluate & Integrate Health Information
- Health Behaviors, Social, & Behavioral Risk Factors
Month 8
- Practical Skills Assessment (Coaching Mentor Session #5)
- Final Written Exam
- Graduation!
Tour Your Online Campus
Our seamless online learning environment, Canvas, houses all course content including module videos, live lectures, knowledge check activities, assignments, and discussion forums to connect with instructors or fellow classmates.
Stay Supported, Stay Inspired, and Build a Thriving Practice
When you graduate from our program, you already have everything you need to hit the ground running and start making a meaningful impact in your clients' lives. But we also know that building a practice on your own can come with its challenges.
That’s why we don’t leave you hanging after graduation. As a graduate, you’ll have access to incredible tools and resources designed to help you thrive in your practice!
Practitioner Network
Designed exclusively for NTA graduates, the Practitioner Network is your all-in-one hub for continued growth and success. Inside, you’ll get access to a value-packed membership portal, monthly member-only events, exclusive resources, and more - everything you need to stay connected, inspired, and equipped.
Whether you’re eager to collaborate with fellow practitioners, attend cutting-edge trainings (like autoimmune support webinars), or discover tools to streamline your client management systems, the Practitioner Network is here to fuel your professional journey.
Bonus for New Grads: All newly certified graduates receive a free 90-day trial of the Practitioner Network—redeemable within 2 weeks of graduation
Career Compass
Career Compass is a 10-week online course designed to help you launch, grow, and scale your wellness practice with 1:1 guidance and proven strategies. You’ll navigate legal steps, develop your brand, create offerings, and master client conversion and marketing.
Bundle it with your NTP or PHWC course and get access to NTASites, a website builder with hosting, templates, and content tools, plus the Student Journey Content Bundle, which includes a month-by-month marketing plan and customizable, program-aligned social media content
Nutri-Q: Stand Out and Manage Clients with Proprietary Tools
Built exclusively for Practitioners and Coaches, Nutri-Q is a powerful client management tool designed to streamline your workflow and elevate the care you provide. From intake forms, symptom assessments, progress tracking, and personalized recommendations, Nutri-Q helps you organize and interpret client data with clarity. Its intuitive dashboard, automated reports, and secure, HIPAA-compliant features allow you to spend less time on admin and more time supporting transformational health outcomes.
Some of our students are saying...
throat and competitive. To hear you say every week that the
world needs us to show up as health and wellness coaches
the way that only we as an individual can is so incredibly
calming, reassuring and empowering."
have certain goals in this process, this is just a conversation…
a simple conversation where we’re just getting to know
someone. It should be easy, relaxed, and human. And by
human, I mean imperfect. It’s ok to not go in the perfect order
or say the most ideal thing at just the right moment. What IS
most important is to be fully present, desirous of being there
with this person, curious as all heck, and listening mindfully.
If you’re doing that, and don’t let overwhelm or fear creep in,
it somehow just flows. Plus, it’s actually quite enjoyable!"
have experienced an amplified richness in my personal
life and professional practice. Tuesday nights are the
highlight of my week!"
three programs I had to piece together to feel qualified to sit
for the NBHWC exam. Congrats to you and your team - I
know a lot of hard work has gone into this."
things that really have me so excited to pass along to current
clients and also to future clients! Your attention to helping all
of us succeed and send out ripples to those around us is felt
so deeply! I greatly appreciate you!"
because I’m a clearer communicator."
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Upcoming Cohorts
September '25
Course Dates:
September 8th, 2025 – May 4th, 2026 (8 months)
Live Call Times:
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FAQs
The Nutritional Therapy Association’s Professional Health and Wellness Coaching (PHWC) Program is an Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).
Graduates of this program meet the education requirements to sit for the HWC Certifying Examination to become National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). Completion of 50 health coaching sessions and documentation of an Associate’s degree or 4,000 hours of work experience is also required to sit for the exam.
The NTP Program focuses largely on the Foundations of Health, with an emphasis on understanding how to determine what food, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations can support a client’s bio-individual needs and health goals. The PHWC program, on the other hand, is largely focused on skills and techniques that help clients achieve sustainable, lasting behavior change.
Where an NTP/FNTP seeks to fulfill the role of a health and nutrition expert for clients, a PHWC seeks to offer support, encouragement, and reflection that will empower a client to truly own the direction and outcomes of their wellness journey. Both pieces of the puzzle can be incredibly important for clients to experience the transformed health they desire.
Students participating in the PWHC program must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age. Minors may enquire for an exemption to take the program, but will not receive their certification until they turn 18.
Our NBHWC Approved Training Program provides 8 months of in-depth education and interactive training.
We emphasize:
- A client-led approach
- Active listening and emotional awareness
- Unconditional positive regard
Graduates will be fully equipped and confident to partner with clients seeking to improve their health and wellness through behavior change. Using their coaching skillset, PHWCs support and empower clients to discover possibilities and create a supportive path toward their vision of health and wellness.
To earn the PHWC credential, a student may only miss a maximum of 3 live lectures during the program; if you do miss a lecture, you must watch the recording and complete a make-up assignment to earn credit. If more than 3 live lectures are missed, or, if a make-up assignment is not completed, a student will not graduate from the program.
Yes, it is possible to be successful in the PWHC program while working or balancing family responsibilities. We recommend devoting 8-10 hours per week to review the content, attend the weekly class call or coaching mentor session, complete the required reading, work on assignments, and study.
Aside from the weekly live class call and five Coaching Mentor sessions, which are scheduled on specific days/times, you can weave all other course activities into your schedule before or after work, on weekends, or whenever your week allows.
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Recognized by the Wellness Industry’s Gold Standards
Our training pathways are reviewed and approved by respected professional bodies including the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching, the National Association of Nutrition Professionals, and the Holistic Council. The credentials you earn carry weight with employers, clients, and peers alike. These endorsements validate the rigor of our curriculum and ensure every graduate leaves with evidence-based knowledge and practical skills that meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
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