The first talk of promoting health through lifestyle changes emerged in the 1950s. Due to high rates of cancer, heart disease, and strokes at the time, workplaces began investing in health and wellness programs for their employees. In the 1960s and ‘70s, supported by the federal government, employers caught on to holistic health as a way to increase the productivity of their workers. By the 1980s, many large corporations had fully established wellness programs covering a range of issues like smoking, stress, nutrition and weight management.
As the definition of wellness evolved, the idea of coaching individuals gained more support. The modern health coaching movement began in the early 1990s, with some buzz in the form of articles and press coverage happening in the early 2000s.
But, health coaching in this decade is different than what it was in the past. Let’s dive into what health coaching looks like today—and why it might be the right path for you. READ MORE HERE
