What is a health and wellness coach?
A health and wellness coach partners with you to set and achieve goals for your health, well-being, and lifestyle. Instead of telling you what to do, I help you discover what works best for you and provide support, accountability, and encouragement along the way.

How is coaching different from therapy or personal training?
Therapy often focuses on healing from the past, while coaching focuses on moving forward and creating lasting lifestyle changes. Personal training typically emphasizes exercise, while coaching looks at the whole picture including stress, sleep, nutrition, movement, and mindset.

What does it mean to be National Board-Certified (NBC-HWC)?
NBC-HWC is the highest credential in health coaching. It means I’ve met rigorous standards in training, experience, and ethics, and passed a national board exam. You can trust that I use evidence-based practices to support your goals.

Who do you work with?
I work with teenagers and adults who want to reduce stress, improve energy, build healthier habits, and feel more balanced in their daily lives. My clients include students, busy professionals, caregivers, retirees or anyone navigating life transitions who want practical, sustainable support.

I also support individuals who want to lose weight in a healthy, lasting way focusing on lifestyle shifts rather than quick fixes. In addition, I’ve worked with people managing or aiming to prevent conditions such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and osteopenia. My approach is always personalized, helping each client make changes that fit their goals, values, and everyday routines.

Why don’t you have client testimonials on your website?

I take client privacy very seriously. As a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), I follow HIPAA guidelines, which means I cannot share any client information publicly even positive feedback.

Your privacy and trust are my top priorities, so while I don’t post testimonials, I’m happy to explain how my coaching works and how I can support your wellness goals.

What happens in a coaching session?
In each session, we focus on what matters most to you. Together, we set small, realistic steps that build toward your bigger goals. Sessions are a mix of conversation, reflection, and planning and are tailored to your unique needs.

Do you offer virtual coaching?
Yes! All sessions are held virtually via secure video calls, so you can join from anywhere.

How long are sessions, and how often do we meet?
Sessions are typically 45 minutes. Sessions are scheduled based on client needs. Some clients want to meet weekly at first and then transition to less often ultimately but we’ll find a rhythm that works best for you.

How much does coaching cost?
Please see my Coaching Page for details on packages and pricing.

How do I get started?
Please schedule a free consultation by emailing me at kim@kimdarroch.com. It’s a chance to ask questions, share your goals, and see if coaching feels like the right fit for you.