Why Does a Health & Wellness Coach Need to Know That?
Dr. Patricia Ratliff, NBC-HWC, DScPublished on: 07/10/2026
Why do health and wellness coaches need foundational health knowledge if they aren't giving advice? Explore how knowledge strengthens curiosity, professional boundaries, client autonomy, and informed coaching judgment.
Health and Wellness CoachingCoach DevelopmentCoaching CompetenciesScope of PracticeProfessional JudgmentWhole-Person CoachingCoaching SkillsClient Autonomy