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Across the globe, people are becoming more and more aware of how a healthy diet, regular exercise, and stress reduction techniques can increase their personal wellness. A health and wellness consultant is a professional who assists individuals in achieving and maintaining optimum wellness by advising them about healthy diets and exercise, as well as methods to cope with stress. Becoming a health and wellness consultant could offer a rewarding business opportunity once you've completed the necessary training and earned your certifications. Read the steps below to find out how to become a health and wellness consultant.



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    Decide what area of health and wellness you want to focus on.
    • Most health and wellness consultants offer general advice and encouragement on all areas of health and wellness, such as nutrition, lifestyle, goal setting, stress management, and exercise.
    • In addition, many health and wellness consultants specialize in specific areas such as weight management, smoking cessation, pre- and post-natal fitness and disease management.
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    Enroll in a good health and wellness certification program.
    • Though you can easily find health and wellness programs on the Internet, it's important to choose one that adheres to high standards. The European Fitness Association and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America both offer high-quality certification courses that are recognized in many different countries.
    • Depending on the area you want to focus on, you might have to earn a basic health and wellness certification before specializing. For example, in most countries you cannot specialize in pre- and post-natal health and wellness until you have your basic certification.
    • There are both online educational courses and regular courses that offer good health and wellness training. Choose the type of education that works best for your situation.
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    Apply for an internship with an established health and wellness coach. Though this isn't a requirement in most countries, it will provide you with hands-on experience and an understanding of how to deal with different clients and their health and wellness needs. Learning how established health and wellness consultants adapt to all of their clients' different needs, as well as how to work in different settings and maintain a solid client base are important aspect of becoming a health and wellness coach.
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    Earn your certification by passing the required written and, if necessary, practical exam. Make sure you have a copy of your certification to show to clients, as this builds credibility.
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    Maintain your certification by earning continuing education credits. This enables you to stay up to date with all of the latest developments, as well as expand your area of expertise to offer a broader range of services to clients.

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