AFPA Health and Fitness Blog

AFPA Graduate of the Month: Charlotte Faith, Holistic Nutritionist

During the last 30+ years, weโ€™ve certified over 130,000 health, nutrition, and fitness professionals.ย Each month, we recognize one of our distinguished graduates who use what they have learned to inspire others and make a difference. Meet our graduate for the month of July, Charlotte Faith, an AFPA certified holistic nutritionist.

Coach Resource: Holistic Approaches to Chronic Pain Management

Individual experiences of chronic pain vary significantly. They can range from distracting or mildly annoying to completely debilitating. Chronic pain is a complex ailment that is often, but not always, a symptom of another condition. Those who live with chronic pain often find that it affects several aspects of their health and well-being. 

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10 Ways Stress Impacts Our Mood and Energy Levels

Stress is a universal human experience. While a moderate amount of stress is important for our growth, learning, and adaptation, stress is generally seen as an experience to be avoided. This is because we are more aware of stress when it becomes too much to handle.  

Does Health Coaching Improve Client Wellness? What The Research Says

Certified health and wellness coaches are expert health advisors that use evidence-based methodologies to improve their clientsโ€™ health and wellness. Health coaching is a relatively new profession, and it was born out of the public health systemโ€™s need to have a more consistent, personal, and long-term presence in peopleโ€™s lives. 

When And How Health Coaches Should Refer Patients to Other Providers

We seek out specialized professionals to carry out specific jobs. Think about hiring contractors for repair work in your home. Whether you hired them for previous jobs, they were referred to you, they are included in your home insurance plan, or you read their online reviews, you generally trust that these specialized professionals are good […]