Taxonomy Code 171400000X(171400000x)
Health & Wellness Coach. Providers: 1
Health & Wellness Coach Providers
| NPI | Name | Type | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Birmingham Family Ymca |
Organization |
400 E. Lincoln Birmingham, MI |
How to obtain, renew, or terminate an NPI
Every health care provider, whether it’s a hospital, pharmacy, or individual specialist, must obtain their own NPI number. This identification number is unique and is assigned upon application. In tod...
| Taxonomy Code | 171400000X |
| Display Name | Health & Wellness Coach |
| Taxonomy Group | Other Service Providers |
| Taxonomy Classification | Health & Wellness Coach |
| Definition | The Health & Wellness Coach is trained in motivational theories, strategies, and communication techniques, which are used to assist patients to develop intrinsic motivation and obtain skills to create sustainable change for improved health and well-being. Health and wellness coaching is a patient-centered approach wherein patients at least partially determine their goals, use self-discovery or active learning processes together with content education to work toward their goals, and self-monitor behaviors to increase accountability, all within the context of an interpersonal relationship with a coach. |
| Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |