Wellness Coach Certification for Occupational Therapists

Energize your occupational therapy career with a wellness coach certification

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

Maximizing mind, body and spirit

Wellness coaching pulls together the mind, body, and spirit and goes hand in hand with the core philosophies behind standard occupational therapy by improving overall quality of life and day-to-day functioning.

Incorporating meditation, nutrition, sensory work, yoga therapy, and more helps unblock a person from achieving their goals and broadens your OT reach.

By addressing stressors in other areas of patients’ lives, you will improve patient outcomes and open up new opportunities in your practice.

How To Get Started

Schedule a Free Consultation to find out what path is right for you.
Decide what level of certification you need: CWC only or CWC with the MCWC add-on.
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

How does this program differ from other programs?

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.

How long does the program take?

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.

What if I want to become National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) certified?

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.

Do you offer a payment plan?

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

Recently I completed my Certified Wellness Coach certification from Catalyst Coaching Institute (CCI). I found CCI as an approved vendor on the Nation Board for Health and Wellness Coaching website (NBHWC). There were several reasons I selected CCI: 1) Their program was approved for national board certification from NBHWC; 2) The schedule of their program was a reasonable time commitment and faster than most; 3) I could complete the certification completely from my home; 4) About half the program was self-paced; 5) Cost was reasonable; 6) There was no sales pitch or pressure to buy; and 7) CCI had the #1 Health and Wellness podcast with amazing guests so they must be doing something right. From my initial conversation with Suzanna, I knew this was the program for me. When I inquired about program details, there was no sales pressure, just relevant information with a friendly approach. I am very glad I choose CCI. I did tremendous research on coaching strategy and wellness before starting CCI program. I initially thought it would be mostly review for board certification. To my surprise, I learned so much. The pre-recorded webinars and the two-day session were excellent! I also learned a tremendous amount from the practice coaching sessions. My coaching skills are so much stronger now that I have completed CWC. I am continuing with MCWC and then with National Board Certification. I want to be clear, Brad and Suzanna did not solicit this review. I asked if I could write it. Their program was such high-quality, I didn’t want to stay silent. Both are fantastic people.

As a coach who is now moving into the health and wellness arena, the Catalyst Coaching Institute training provided what I needed to help me excel in my own career. The way they incorporate Motivational Interviewing on such a practical level is something every coach should know and use in their daily practice. Suzanna and Brad are both wonderful instructors and I would absolutely recommend Catalyst to anyone who is considering this route in their career.

The FastTrack program in Colorado provided a very valuable weekend! Suzanna’s teaching style is comprehensive, approachable and honest, making it easy to understand and put everything into practice. The hands-on practice with actual Mentor Coaches on site with us also provided a distinct advantage over traditional learning settings. To top it off, the interaction with the other attendees provided a new perspective and enhanced the discussions/learning process. It was so great to be with people from all over the country who all have the same goal of helping people. Thank you!