Beyond Wellness: Understanding Health Equity in Health & Wellness Coaching

Health equity is a multifaceted issue that can directly shape a client’s access and readiness for change. As a Health and Wellness Coach, understanding how these real-world factors impact client progress is essential.

You'll learn about core competencies included in the content outline provided by NBHWC and develop a deeper understanding of:

• How to coach self-awareness and self-regulation

• Defining health disparities, equality, & inequality

• Social determinants of health (SDOH)

Gain practical techniques and insights for creating a supportive coaching environment to serve your clients better.

About the Facilitator

Ebony Williams, MS, CSM, CPT

Ebony Williams, MS, CSM, CPT (she/her) is an adjunct professor, certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, health equity activist, health informatics professional, wellness coach, and patient advocate passionate about inclusive and equitable care practices. Ebony is pursuing a Doctorate in Health Administration, specializing in Health Policy and Advocacy at Capella University.

She holds a Master of Science in Health Informatics Administration from the University of Maryland University College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Physiology from Mount Holyoke College, a Certificate in Management from the City University of New York, and a Certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University.

Ebony also has several certifications in holistic nutrition, wellness coaching, personal training, and aromatherapy, along with numerous certifications in project management, health information management, and electronic medical records administration. She hosts the Thyroid Warrior Podcast and is one of the cover athletes of Strong Fitness Magazine.

What's Included:

• 90-minute On-Demand Class

• Certificate of Completion & 1 CEU (NBHWC CEA-000178-3) after completing & receiving a passing score for the class quiz.

• BONUS - Health Equity Resources Sheet for Continued Learning

• BONUS - Lifetime class access to the training & resources

How to Access This Training:

Once you complete the checkout process, you will receive an email to your inbox within a few minutes with instructions on how to access your training. All our trainings are located inside Wellspired's Student Learning Portal. If it is your first time purchasing a course or training from us, you will receive instructions on how to log into the Learning Portal and set your password.

How to Get Your CEUs (Approved for 1 CEU through NBHWC):

Once you watch the class video, complete the quiz located in Wellspired Student Learning Portal. Upon passing the quiz, a certificate of completion will be emailed to you within 15 minutes.