171400000X Taxonomy Code - Health and Wellness Coach

Taxonomy Code Details

• Code: 171400000X
• Type: Other Service Providers
• Classification: Health and Wellness Coach
• Specialization: N/A
• Level: Level II - Classification
• 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.
• Version: NCCU Provider Taxonomy Version 24.0