I receive more questions on a daily basis about being a health coach than you would believe. And truth be told, they’re my favorite! I love sharing my passion with others. If becoming a health coach intrigues you, but you’re not quite sure what you would do with your certification yet, then this post is for you!

You probably know the option of creating your own business and working with clients, but maybe that’s not your thing or sounds a little overwhelming. Maybe you want to go a completely different direction but aren’t exactly sure of the options. Whatever your intended career path, there are endless opportunities in the health and wellness industry.

Before I become a health coach, I had no idea that it was even a career! Since I became certified through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in 2017, I’ve met hundreds of successful health coaches all around the world while speaking at events and connecting over social media.

To get your wheels spinning, I’ve listed 30 ways to use your health coach certification below. But think of this as just a starter list to get you going. The best part of being a health coach is that you get to create your future. You’re the boss!

30 ways you can use your health coach certification to make money and a career:

1. Start your own health coaching practice and work with clients one-on-one online or in your local area.
2. Host online group programs using pre-recorded video content.
3. Create a wellness-focused website and offer one-on-one health coaching sessions via Zoom.
4. Work with clients in group settings online or in your local area.
5. Join another established health coaching practice or clinic.
6. Become the in-house health coach at your local integrative-minded doctor or chiropractor’s office.
7. Host paid health talks or events at your local gym or fitness studios.
8. Become a wellness consultant for high-end spas.
9. Be the go-to health coach for a yoga studio.
10. Partner with a local gym or yoga studio for wellness packages.
11. Become a natural foods chef.
12. Sell your natural, healthy food creations at your local farmer’s market.
13. Host paid cooking classes or demos at a natural grocery food store.
14. Write articles on health, wellness or nutrition for magazines, websites and other media outlets.
15. Start a health-focused podcast and find sponsors who love your content.
16. Write and self-publish cookbooks or healthy lifestyle books.
17. Offer corporate wellness coaching and health programs.
18. Become a professional health blogger to share your journey and story.
19. Become a professional travel blogger finding healthy spots all around the world.
20. Start a health-focused monthly membership site
21. Create your own health food product (Purely Elizabeth was an IIN graduate!)
22. Become a motivational speaker and speak on stages around the world.
23. Start a healthy meal planning service to help people plan their weekly meals.
24. Open a health-focused restaurant or health food store, or become an advisor to one.
25. Become a school health adviser to help children make healthier choices.
26. Serve as a business strategist for health coaches.
27. Become a social media manager for a health organization.
28. Teach other health coaches how to build online businesses.
29. Become the expert guest or editor-at-large for a health-focused publication.
30. Build a following on YouTube doing video blogging (vlogging) on health topics and monetize the videos.

Did I miss anything?! Share with me in the comments below about what you’ve done or plan to do with your health coach certification.

Still wondering why you should become a health coach? Check out this post on why it’s probably for you!

If you’re already a health coach, or in the process of completing your certification, I highly recommend joining the Business Breakthrough Coaching Program. I created this specifically for health coaches who feeling lost and overwhelmed with starting their health coaching business.

If you need support building your health coaching business, I invite you to check out my Business Breakthrough Coaching Program.

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