I consider myself a “forward-thinking” guy. Meaning, I give attention to what I’m pulling towards somewhat than dwelling an excessive amount of on things passed by.
If that’s you too, don’t worry—we all the time have recent, exciting projects within the works!
But, as we make our way through the second half of 2023—and I embark on a recent decade after turning 70—I desired to take a moment to acknowledge and have fun some milestones. I also want to precise my sincerest gratitude and the way proud I’m of this community.
As lots of you already know, a foundational a part of this community and one in all my passion projects is the Primal Health Coach Institute. Founded in 2014, we were the primary institute to bring ancestral health to the coaching industry and have been leading the way in which ever since. Largely due to PHCI, it’s not “just me and my blog” advocating for Primal eating and living.
Together Is Higher
On the Primal Health Coach Institute, we’ve graduated hundreds of Certified Primal Health Coaches in 75 countries around the globe. Our coaches span not only the globe but additionally diverse backgrounds, age groups, and areas of passion and focus. Such diversity amidst a shared calling—helping folks live and eat in ways in which position them to thrive—is a robust, beautiful thing.
To honor this diversity and higher support coaches in supporting others, we now offer multiple paths for pursuing your dreams. As long as your knowledge and skills are solid, there’s nobody “right way” to create a purpose-driven, profitable coaching profession. Your optimal path may fall along traditional, entrepreneurial, medical, fitness, or corporate lines—or reflect an angle unique to you.
As our suite of courses and programs continues to grow, these paths offer a roadmap. You possibly can persist with a designed-for-you trajectory or customize and mix as you see fit.
Whichever path you select, rest assured that we’re working behind the scenes to constantly improve, update, and evolve our offerings and curriculum. We also put tremendous thought, care, and energy into forging recent, exciting, purposeful collaborations.
We wish PHCI students and grads to have the most effective—the most effective instruction, the most effective resources and support, the most effective opportunities. Intentional partnerships and places of synergy make that possible.
We’ve partnered with:
- Integrative Primary Care Physician and Certified Primal Health Coach Dr. Judith Boyce, who recently retired from her medical practice to develop health and longevity coaching programs and retreats for ladies over 50. As the trainer of our Health Coaching in Medical Practices Specialist Certification course, she provides insider knowledge from 40+ years in healthcare to enable you to launch your profession as a health coach in a medical practice.
- Registered Dietitian and Certified Primal Health Coach Martha Tettenborn, who leverages her personal health journey and skilled experience as a cancer keto coach. As the trainer of our Functional Therapeutic Diets Specialist Certification course, she trains coaches to implement therapeutic diets (comparable to ketogenic, paleo, and elimination diets) and adapt dietary strategies to support individuals with conditions comparable to autoimmune disorders, food sensitivities, and metabolic imbalances.
- Cardiologist and Recent York Times bestselling writer Dr. William Davis, who—after 25 years of practicing cardiology—realized he was within the business of allotting pharmaceuticals and procedures, not health. As the trainer of our Human Intestinal Microbiome in Health and Disease Specialist Certification course, he helps coaches deepen their understanding of the human microbiome and its impact on physical and mental health. He also teaches coaches to guide clients in improving digestive function, immune system resilience, and overall wellness through microbiome-focused interventions.
And, for those enthusiastic about Primal movement:
- Our fitness programs train experts in movement patterns which might be fundamental to human biomechanics and optimal living. They teach you design effective workouts that improve mobility, strength, and endurance—covering fitness for all ages and each stage.
- Brad Kearns, Recent York Times bestselling writer, Guinness World Record setting skilled Speedgolfer, #1 ranked USA age 55-59 high jumper, and former US national champion and #3 world-ranked skilled triathlete. Brad developed our Primal Fitness Coach Certification course. Along with teaching you coach clients to realize fitness for health and longevity, this course includes comprehensive business support—providing a competitive edge when constructing a fitness business.
- Ashleigh VanHouten, one in all the very first Certified Primal Health Coaches and writer of Carnivore-ish and It Takes Guts, brings her extensive knowledge and background in swimming, powerlifting, CrossFit, and nationally ranked figure competition to our Strength Training for Women Specialist Certification course. Because the course instructor, she gives fitness coaches the tools, resources, and know-how to address the physiological, hormonal, behavioral, mental, and cultural aspects that come into play when coaching women—filling a high-demand area of interest that continues to grow.
As with all our courses and programs, all the things above blends best practices in curricular development and delivery, business training and tools, opportunities for networking and community, and the elite-level knowledge of experts at the highest of their fields.
Opportunities Abound
And that’s not all! A part of what makes this work meaningful and fun is rarely settling for “ok.” Sure, we’re enthusiastic about and pleased with all we’ve created. And, I take pride in my knack for spotting and seizing recent opportunities. Heck, I’ve built my entire profession and far of the past 70 years around that very thing.
The PHCI team backs me up on this and makes it occur. Together, we ensure those opportunities come to life and also you hear about it. A number of recent ones:
- We partnered with Simplex Health to supply a Health Coach Internship Program for college kids and grads in search of invaluable hands-on experience and a stepping stone to future employment opportunities as a part of a collaborative healthcare team.
- We created a live, interactive, Mentored Board-Certification Program to organize you to change into a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).
- We collaborated with Coach Catalyst for PrimalPro™, a ready-made coaching app that could be customized to your brand and to individual client needs, while also supporting coaches seeking to run challenges and scale their business.
More to Come… in Community
And, in fact, the journey’s only and all the time just starting. There isn’t any final iteration—only continuous evolution inside a global, ever-expanding community.
In April, our team attended and connected with so lots of you at KetoCon. And all year long, we cultivate community, connection, and conversation on the Health Coach Radio Podcast. Our most listened-to episodes in 2023 to this point include:
Reviewing the past months and many years, I can say with confidence and heart that we’ve created something truly exceptional.
We’re expanding in ways in which honor, safeguard, and construct on that. We’re watching the industry. We’re listening to you. We’re committed to creating PHCI higher and higher—helping coaches earn an excellent living doing what they love while changing lives in the method.
Before jumping ahead to what’s next and recent, I’m taking a minute to take this in. The past achievements. The world-class coaching programs and collaborations. The continued growth of our awesome, awe-inspiring community.
You are a part of this. You are making an impact within the name of health, vitality, and living more fully.
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