Become a Certified Inclusive Health Coach
Join the most extensive, inclusive, healthcare focused, and innovating Health Coach training program!
Become a Certified Inclusive Health Coach
Welcome to the School of Inclusion Health Coaching, where we are committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in health coaching and healthcare! We call these JEDI skills! We are thrilled that you are considering embarking on this journey to become an Inclusive Health Coach.
Everyone deserves access to high-quality health coaching and healthcare that takes into account their unique needs and backgrounds.
We will not have new cohort openings until 2025. Let us know if you want to join our waitlist by filling out the form at the bottom of this page.
Why Choose Us?
There are a lot of health coaching schools to choose from.
Here is why we think you should choose us.
NBHWC Approved Training Program
Complete our NBHWC approved training program and you are eligible to sit for the NBC-HWC exam after completing your 50 coaching sessions.
Extensive Coaching Practice with Feedback
A lot of programs will highlight their short durations. Unfortunately, that doesn't jive with learning science. Learners need a lot of practice space to develop their skills over time. Here is where we focus!
JEDI Workshops
Having the ability to coach diverse individuals through an inclusion lens is at the core of what we do. Having the confidence to coach anyone and authentically connect with those that are different from you is priceless.
Healthcare Focused
We believe the future of health coaching is in healthcare and it's where we can be most effective in our health equity work. No healthcare experience? We got you covered so you can get a job in healthcare with confidence!
Budget Friendly
One of the greatest challenges in health coaching is the cost of training programs. We have payment plans, scholarships, and include in the program a FREE study group ($237 value) with a 93% pass rate AND 150 practice test questions ($137 value)!
We Love Innovating
No more boring Zoom sessions! We use InSpace, an application specifically designed for learning and meaningful interaction. Plus, our coaching school is an app! You're busy. We get it. Study on the go!
Program Details
Length of Program
20 weeks
Time Expectations per Week
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2 hour live session (on camera), every week
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3-4 hours of homework
JEDI Workshops
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3, 3-hour Intensives during week 5, 10, and 15
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Saturday mornings
Coaching Skill Assessments:
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4, 1-hour coaching skill assessments with feedback
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By appointment to fit your schedule
Coaching Practice:
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Choose 7 out of 10 available, 2-hour faculty-led coaching practice sessions
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You choose what Saturdays work for you!
Don't Forget Your FREE Bonuses!
You get the study group to prepare for the exam ($237 value) and 150 practice test questions ($137 value).
3 Payments
Your Investment
$4450
- $100
(to help pay for books)
=$4350
1st payment of $1483 due immediately, second payment is due 60 days after the first, and third payment is due 60 days after the second payment. Don't worry, we will invoice you! Don't wait! Spots will fill quickly.
2 Payments
Your Investment
$4450
- $100
(to help pay for books)
=$4350
First payment of $2175 is due immediately, second payment is due 60 days after the first. Don't worry, we will invoice you! Don't wait! Spots will fill quickly.
Pay in Full
Your Investment
$4450
- $100
(to help pay for books)
=$4350
Full payment of $4350 is due immediately. Those who pay in full will receive priority in registration. Don't wait! Spots will fill quickly.
We will not have new cohort openings until 2025. Let us know if you want to join our waitlist by filling out the form at the bottom of this page.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the School of Inclusion Health Coaching curriculum, a Certified Inclusion Health Coach will:
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Demonstrate awareness of one’s own social identities and those of others and their impact on the coaching relationship.
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Describe and apply the theory and practice of Health Coaching within diverse social contexts with varied social identities (e.g., race, age, gender, religion, size, socioeconomic class, disability status, etc.)
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Integrate learning into ongoing personal development including demonstration of a commitment to examine one’s own biases and the role of power and oppression as systemic issues especially as it pertains to health equity and social determinants of health.
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Demonstrate the foundation of coaching through emotional intelligence and mindfulness to establish an effective coach/client interchange and understanding of the process of behavior and mindset change.
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Apply scope of practice, ethics, and legal parameters of coaching including understanding reimbursement and HIPAA requirements.
Our Values
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Training future health coaches committed to improving health equity
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Confronting and dismantling systemic oppression, the white supremacy myth, ableism/stigma, colonialism, white-centric health care models and coaching practices
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Landback, Indigenous Sovereignty, Black Liberation, Fat Acceptance, Neurodiversity, Universal Design, and Intersectional Justice
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Life-long learning
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Imperfections
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Being action-oriented while collectively educating, striving for accountability, and healing
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Empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the inherent worth of all individuals in this world
Meet the Band
Our "Lead Singers" are at the top of their game. 1,000 of hours of coaching and JEDI skill facilitation. AND-they are really nice!
Lead Instructor
Leslie M. Atley, NBC-HWC (she/her)
Leslie M. Atley is an international best-selling author, National Board Certified-Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and health and wellness expert with 20+ years of experience in health promotion and prevention.
Ms. Atley recently completed a 3 year term as the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Commission Chair. Leslie continues this passion work as a DEI Consultant/SME for health coaching programs.
LMA’s slogan is Me First Everyday Unapologetically. She believes self-care is not selfish, it is necessary for a life of blissful wellness.
Coaching Skills Evaluator and Administrative Coordinator
Susanne Thomas, MAT,
NBC-HWC (she/her)
Susanne is a people person from Germany and a retired veteran teacher who taught in Germany and bush Alaska; she loves the outdoors, good health and is forever curious about everything. Coaching emerged as a second passion after her teaching career, and Susanne now loves to teach, coach and support future health coaches on their journey.
JEDI Facilitator
Freddi Brown, BBA, NBC-HWC (she/her)
As a kid, I may have been quiet, but I was always the encourager, ready to lend a hand to anyone struggling in class (I got in trouble a few times for talking too much). My passion for health equity and coaching comes from a personal place. After losing my grandmother to her third stroke (along with diabetes and high cholesterol) and seeing others around me suffer from inadequate healthcare, I knew I had to take action. I pivoted to become a health coach, combining my love for talking to people with my desire to make a difference. I am fully committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion and on a mission to heal the world, one person at a time. And let me tell you, it feels good.
Meet the Back-up Singers
Even though we are back-up singers, we can belt a tune! AND-we are also really nice!
EQ & Mindfulness Instructor
Greg O'Neill, CPC, PCC, ELI-MP
Greg (he/him) is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) & Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He has over 2500 coaching hours and is currently pursing his Master Coach Certification (MCC). Greg’s passion & experience includes Health Coaching, Career Coaching, coaching of Fortune 500 executives, university undergraduates, and more. Greg is an expert facilitator in the areas of Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness and likes to incorporate his passion to help coaches flourish as well as his humor, in the learning experience. He is a graduate of Villanova University and studied coaching at the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC). Lastly, Greg is certified as an Energy Leadership Index-Master Practitioner (ELI-MP).
Visual Media Designer
Stephanie Rivera, MS (she/her)
Stephanie has a calling and that is 100% visual media design. Her understanding of emotional intelligence and empathy and DEIB translate to exceptional products and services that elevate any brand. She has a big heart for education, in all its forms, and is committed to equity. She especially enjoys projects that bring out emotion and encourage action. Stephanie lives in Florida but I don't think she loves that. Keep an eye on this one. Her sheer talent you will see in many national campaigns soon-no doubt.
Owner and CEO, Wellness Coaching Elevated and the School of Inclusion Health Coaching
Cherie O'Neill (Kroh), EdD, FACSM, NBC-HWC, EP-C. PAPHS, EIM, CHWC
Dr. Cherie O'Neill (Kroh) (she/her) is the owner and CEO of Wellness Coaching Elevated and the School of Inclusion Health Coaching. She is a fierce learner, social justice advocate, feminist, traveler, mover and shaker at weddings, and happens to live with chronic pain. She believes that movement is often the solution to most problems in life, both physical and mental.
FAQs
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Wellness Coaching Elevated
445 W Center St.
Midvale, UT 84047
