achieve optimal health and to help mild and moderate forms of depression and anxiety. Patton notes that he has seen a recent trend in individuals that want direction and support for their search for behavioral modification in the form of life coaching, which he provides. “Individuals who want life coach-
ing generally overthink and overanalyze, which leads to an accumulation of tension, which has an emotional context in the body. Whether it’s yoga, running, bicycling, walking or swimming, exer- cise requires enough physical exertion to act as a stress reducer. It also burns up stored energy, which helps individuals get in touch with their issues,” says Pat- ton. “Acupuncture is helpful to balance excess energy,” he adds.
Life Coaching
As certified professional life coaches, Lora Ulrich and Stephanie Davis, often work with clients that are seeing a psychotherapist. Ulrich, founder
of The New You Lifestyle, who has been in the well- ness business for 19 years and is a certified nutrition and wellness con- sultant, gets referrals from psychotherapists and physicians to help their patients with accountability coaching and to help create plans for people. “A doctor often directs you to lose weight, eat healthier and reduce stress, but doesn’t give you an action plan to achieve your goals. I work with the client to create a plan for moving them forward, and then I use nutritional counseling, motivation and action steps, as well as inspiration and accountability, to help them become the person they would like to be. I refer out to a therapist when clients have serious issues they need to deal with,” says Ulrich. Stephanie Davis, founder of
Lora Ulrich
Stephanie Davis & Associates Coach- ing & Consulting, is also an inspira- tional speaker and author of Refusing to Lose, a true story of moving from desperation to strength and learning how to never surrender to life’s challenging times. She specializes in stress manage- ment, goal achievement and overcoming obstacles. “My goal is to help my clients
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