My Certifications

ISSA Nutritionist

Nutritionists advise clients on nutrition and how it affects their health, helping them make educated choices about their diet and meals. They may also educate the public about nutrition and its impact on various aspects of life.

• Assess clients

  Evaluate clients' nutritional and health needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans 

• Develop plans

  Create personalized nutrition plans and meal plans that consider clients' preferences and budgets 

• Provide counseling

  Counsel clients on nutrition issues, healthy eating habits, and how to make positive changes to their nutrition 

• Monitor progress

  Evaluate and monitor the effects of nutrition plans and practices, and make changes as needed 

• Educate

  Speak to groups about diet and nutrition, and create educational materials about healthy food choices and lifestyle.

Additionally.

• Writing menus: For clients or customers, such as restaurants 
• Working in development kitchens: With chefs or development teams to create new recipes that are nutritionally balanced and interesting 
• Directing staff: Directing members and staff of Food and Nutrition Services offices 
• Assisting with delivery: Helping with delivery service, including assembling patient trays, loading carts, and delivering meals to patients 

ISSA Health Coach

Health coach certification programs help health coaches, prepare for their roles as health coaches by teaching them how to create client plans, run their own businesses, and coach clients. These programs cover a range of topics, including nutrition, behavioral change techniques, lifestyle science, and more. They can be taken in-person or virtually and can take between three to 24 months to complete.

Health coaches, also known as health and wellness coaches, help clients improve their physical and emotional health by making lifestyle changes. They work with clients to develop goals and strategies to achieve them, and to integrate healthy habits into their lives. 

Health coaches may help clients with a variety of issues, including: 

• Chronic disease or illness management 
• Nutrition, diet, and exercise 
• Stress reduction 
• Sleep 
• Time management 
• Weight loss 
• Smoking 
• Addiction 
• Dealing with the after-effects of a traumatic health condition 

Health coaches may perform a variety of duties, including: 

• Assessing a client's current health condition 
• Developing health goals 
• Providing counseling services 
• Documenting a client's progress 
• Conducting behavioral health screenings 
• Establishing a client's treatment plan 
• Communicating with clinicians 
• Helping clinicians with intake forms 
• Advising patients on how to incorporate a clinician's treatment plan into their daily lives 
• Reading patients' health records 
• Offering one-on-one coaching sessions 
• Hosting group coaching sessions, classes, or workshops 

Health coaches need certain skills, including: A basic understanding of psychology, Counseling abilities, Empathetic listening, and positive nutrition/ lifestyle changes.

ISSA Transformation Specialist

Transformation specialist: 

• Fitness

  A transformation specialist in fitness helps clients make lasting lifestyle changes, such as exercising regularly or eating healthier. They can help clients identify why they've struggled with a particular habit in the past and teach them strategies to make it stick. 

• A transformation specialist uses proven techniques to promote positive lifestyle changes. They understand change management and which methods work. They also know which strategies to avoid because they don't affect change.