Health coaching and therapy/counseling are both focused on helping individuals improve their well-being, but they have some key differences.

Health coaching primarily focuses on guiding individuals towards making positive lifestyle changes to improve their overall health and well-being. It often involves setting goals, creating action plans, and providing support and accountability to help individuals achieve those goals.

On the other hand, therapy and counseling are more focused on addressing and resolving emotional, psychological, and mental health issues. Therapists and counselors are trained to help individuals explore and understand their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and work towards resolving any underlying issues or traumas that may be impacting their mental health.

While health coaching can touch on some emotional and psychological aspects, its primary focus is on behavior change and promoting healthy habits. Therapy and counseling, on the other hand, delve deeper into the emotional and psychological aspects of an individual's well-being.

It's important to note that health coaching and therapy/counseling can complement each other, and in some cases, individuals may benefit from both approaches depending on their specific needs and goals.

Functional Medicine Health Coaching is a specific approach to health coaching that incorporates the principles of functional medicine. Functional Medicine is a holistic approach to healthcare that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues, rather than just treating symptoms.

Functional Medicine Health Coaching takes this approach and applies it to the coaching process.

Traditional health coaching, on the other hand, may not necessarily incorporate the principles of functional medicine. It may focus more on general health and wellness goals, rather than specifically addressing the underlying causes of health issues.

Functional Medicine Health Coaching involves a more in-depth analysis of an individual's health history, lifestyle, and environmental factors.

When you partner with me as your coach, it may also involve more targeted interventions, such as dietary changes, supplementation, and stress management techniques, that are tailored to your specific needs and goals.

Overall, the main difference between Functional Medicine Health Coaching and traditional Health Coaching lies in the approach and focus. Functional Medicine Health Coaching takes a more comprehensive and individualized approach to address the underlying causes of health issues, while traditional health coaching may have a broader focus on general health and wellness goals.

There are a few signs that you might benefit from working with a Functional Medicine Health Coach such as myself.

The financial investment for 1:1 Functional Medicine Health Coaching Sessions with Dr. Rox vary based on the package you choose, but can range in price from $150-250 for an initial intake session  and $75-150 for follow-up sessions. 

See Functional Medicine Health Coaching Packages above this section.

The number of health coaching sessions needed to achieve your goals can vary depending on several factors, such as the complexity of your goals, your commitment to making changes, and your individual progress.

Health Coaching sessions are conducted on a regular basis, such as once a week or every other week, and can last anywhere from 30-75 minutes.

Real-time accountability & support is provided through a HIPAA compliant heath portal & behavior tracking mobile app which allows me to communicate with my clients via CHAT at anytime in between sessions and monitor their progress, symptoms, meals, and activity on a daily basis.

The bottom line. Lifestyle changes don't happen overnight and most of my clients reach better results after we have met consistently for at least 4 months. 

There's no magic number of visits, but meeting with me on a regular basis will only prove more beneficial in helping to guide you along your journey to achieving and sustaining your health and wellness goals.

Insurance Reimbursement for 1:1 Health Coaching Sessions 

The American Medical Association (AMA) and the medical community are actively embracing health coaching for its effectiveness in promoting holistic care, empowering patients, addressing behavioral factors, and contributing to chronic disease management aligns seamlessly with the evolving vision of healthcare as a collaborative and patient-centered endeavor.

This growing acknowledgment of health coaching's effectiveness is underscored by the approval of health coaching billing codes by the AMA in recent years.  It is important to note that AMA only recognizes health coaches who are certified by National Board of Health & Wellness Coaches.

An esteemed certification Dr. Rox also holds.

Depending on your coverage, the health coaching sessions offered in Dr. Rox programs could be reimbursable through your health insurance company. 

Call your insurance and ask if you have coverage for :

Health and Well Being Coaching.

The approved code for this service is 0591T. 

Ask how many follow-up coaching sessions under code 0592T are covered. 

THEN, ask what your reimbursement rate would be for each of these services and obtain the necessary information that would need to be submitted.

ALSO... if your physician thinks that you have a condition that could benefit from lifestyle changes and the implementation of healthier eating habits, they may recommend health coaching as part of your course of treatment.

If that's the case, you could pay for coaching with your HSA or FSA. I will supply your doctor with a letter of medical necessity to complete so you can obtain the approval.