Energize your physical therapy career with a wellness coach certification

Build skills and credibility with a Certified Wellness Coach (CWC) designation – all while earning approved physical therapy continuing education credits!

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Improve outcomes. Bolster business.

Improve rehabilitation outcomes and increase patient engagement by adding a Certified Wellness Coach designation to your physical therapy toolbox.

A wellness coach certification diversifies your practice and makes it more effective. Broaden your PT services to include nutritional counseling, stress management and exercise strategy.

By better helping patients understand their health journey, you can offer more holistic care that builds a stronger patient relationship, which can lead to increased referrals, a wider range of business opportunities, and a more diverse revenue stream.

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Certified Wellness Coach Training

How To Get Started

  1. Schedule a Free Consultation to find out what path is right for you.
  2. Decide what level of certification you need: CWC only or CWC with the MCWC add-on.
  3. Find an upcoming course and register.

Certified Wellness Coach Fast-Track Program Features:

  • Two-day live training event via Zoom
  • 14 interactive wellness webinars (1.5 hours each)
  • Three practice coaching sessions (1.75 hours each via telephone)
  • Online final exam
  • Practical coaching skills assessment with your Mentor Coach
  • Satisfies prerequisite for MCWC national exam preparation course (if desired)

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FAQs

Our mentor coaches and instructors are board certified, practicing wellness coaches and bring a wealth of practical experience to the program. The examples we share are from real-world scenarios, not a textbook. We also heavily focus on the coaching skills themselves, like the essentials of behavior change and motivational interviewing, so that you leave with a strong foundation on how to coach.

The program is designed to be self-paced, so that you can fit the webinars and sessions into your schedule. For most people, it takes about three to four months to complete. Adding in the Master Certified Wellness Coach (MCWC) program extends the timeline to include nine weekly Zoom sessions and 10 additional webinars.

To become certified by the NBHWC, we have an additional MCWC program covering more in-depth topics relating to the Board exam. Our instructors are Board certified and participate in voluntary study groups where they can share their knowledge and experience to walk through scenario-based questions and provide helpful resources.

Yes. We have a six-month no-interest option available when you register.

After about 20 years of physical therapy practice, I decided to start my own business combining coaching and physical therapy. Realizing I needed education in wellness coaching, one of my first steps was to certify through Catalyst Coaching Institute. Its national credibility and recognition made it an easy choice. The training was very well rounded and user friendly. I was able to incorporate the coaching techniques from the get-go and when I had some questions, they were always willing to help. I’m pleased to say that my coaching business has really taken off … thanks to Catalyst for being a huge ‘catalyst' in getting my second career jump started!
Charlie BoeyinkPT, MPT, OCS, CWC
As a longtime physical therapist, I began to research how a wellness coaching program might enhance the services we offer in our clinic. The Catalyst Coaching Institute immediately stood out. We had no desire to just ‘hang out a shingle’ and start coaching. With Catalyst, I found formal education from a nationally recognized and highly accredited organization with dedication to both clients and team members alike. The Catalyst team has continued to mentor me all the way through National Board Certification and has been instrumental in the success of our wellness coaching program. It could not have been a better decision.
David HensleePhysical Therapist
I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed participating in the MCWC program. Although I have been coaching for many years and have obtained previous certifications, I really felt your program to be extremely worthwhile! The topics were well chosen! Taking a deep-dive into Appreciative Inquiry, Motivational Interviewing and all forms of nonviolent communication is necessary for any coach, whether just starting out or experienced! I especially love the way you included practical scenarios in every presentation. Sometimes just learning the theories isn’t enough; as you know, it’s the practical application of those theories that counts! I share your view that a well-informed and motivated coaching staff is key! A coaching department with credentialed and experienced coaches opens the door to clients and prospects – and changes lives! It is an exciting time for the health coaching industry. Thank you for sharing your expertise and promoting this amazing, rewarding career!
Rita R.

More Reasons to Choose the Certified Wellness Coach Program:

  • Nationally accredited wellness coach certification as seen in PT in Motion magazine and the “Well To Do” column on the American Physical Therapy Association website.
  • The ONLY NBHWC-approved wellness coach certification to be approved nationally by Redefine Health Education (RHE) for physical therapists and PTAs.
  • The ONLY NBHWC-approved wellness coach certification to be approved nationally for occupational therapists and OTAs.
  • Named “Best Health Coach Certification for 2024” by Fortune Magazine and “Best Customizable Program” by Forbes.