Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to The Wellness Coach Academy

    • Welcome to The Wellness Coach Academy

    • A Message from Amanda Hamilton

    • The Wellness Coach Academy Manual

  • 2

    MODULE 1 - The Wellness Landscape

    • Welcome to Your First Wellness Coach Academy Module

    • Module 1 Manual - The Wellness Landscape

    • Must-Watch Thought Leader - Dr. Carolyn Myss

    • The Wellness Landscape

    • My Meditation Story, and Why I Think You Should Give It a Try

    • The Importance of Sleep for Health

    • Sleep Protocols

    • HANDOUT: Sleep Protocol

    • 'Wellness Wheel' Tool

    • Research Summary: A Life in Rhythm: The Impact of the Circadian and Ultradian Cycles

    • Expert Interview: The Mind-Body Connection with Ali Campbell

    • Research Summary: Health Risks from a Sedentary Life: Cardiovascular Health, Cancer, and Obesity

    • Research Summary: Health Risks from a Sedentary Life: Fertility

    • Research Summary: Impact of Meditation on Health

    • Research Summary: Health Inequality for Women

    • Women's Wellness and Aligning with the Menstrual Cycle

  • 3

    MODULE 2 - A Toxic World, and DIY Detox

    • Welcome to Module 2

    • Module 2 Manual - A Toxic World, and DIY Detox

    • Must-Watch Thought Leader: Dr. Colborn's letter to the president calling on better regulation of endocrine-disrupting chemicals

    • Pollution and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

    • The Ugly Side of Beauty

    • Research Summary: Detox Your Skin and Body Care

    • Expert Interview: Detox Your Body and Skincare with Beth Cox

    • Expert Interview: Detox your Household Products with Beth Cox

    • HANDOUT: Week 2 - Excitotoxic Ingredients

    • Module 2 Wellness Quiz
  • 4

    MODULE 3 - Detoxing the Body

    • Welcome to Module 3

    • Module 3 Manual - Detoxing the Body

    • Fasting and Detoxification - Explaining the Differences

    • Research Summary: Impact of Intermittent Fasting on Health

    • Plant-Based and Probiotic Healing Diets

    • Detoxification Pathways in the Body

    • Expert Interview: Herbs for Detoxification with Dee Atkinson

    • Research Summary: Bone Broth

    • Tips for Juicing

    • Practical: Try Out a 3-Day Detox Weekend at Home!

    • HANDOUT: Three-Day Detox

    • Expert Interview: Breathing Exercises for Detoxification and Cleansing with Daniela di Silva

    • Expert Interview: The Healing Power of Water with Coach and Author, Bernadette Petrie

    • Additional Learning

    • Module 3 Wellness Quiz
  • 5

    MODULE 4 - Wellness Travel and The Retreat Model

    • Welcome to Module 4

    • Module 4 Manual - Wellness Travel and The Retreat Model

    • Detox Retreats

    • Detox Retreat Success Stories

    • Wellness Travel and The Retreat Model

    • Extra Learning

    • A Typical Retreat Schedule

    • Guest interview: Facial Massage with Nathalie Eleni

    • Expert Interview: Louise Day - Wellbeing Director, Champneys

    • Expert interview: Wellness Travel with Katy McCann

    • Further Considerations for Retreats

    • HANDOUT: Week 4 Detox Menus
  • 6

    MODULE 5 - The Mind-Body Connection: Coaching Skills

    • Welcome to Module 5

    • Module 5 Manual - The Mind-Body Connection: Coaching Skills

    • Submodalities Checklist

    • Changing Dislike to Like and find effortless motivation

    • The famous Swish Pattern for removing limiting self belief

    • How to change Personal History and remove past pain and trauma or debilitating habits

    • ​Parts Integration Technique for resolving ANY inner conflict or dilemma

    • An introduction to the principle of anchoring

    • ​Creating effective anchors - Visual Anchoring

    • ​Creating effective anchors - Auditory Anchoring

    • ​Creating effective anchors - Kinaesthetic Anchoring
  • 7

    MODULE 6 - Understanding The True Power Of The Subconscious Mind

    • Welcome to Module 6

    • Manual Module 6 - Understanding The True Power Of The Subconscious Mind

    • ​Wheel of life: Time - Energy - Importance

    • Understanding your own key psychological drivers

    • ​The role of thought and the 3 principles that shape or life

    • The Principle of Mind

    • The Principle of Consciousness

    • The Principle of Thought

    • ​How to form life changing and life long habits for yourself and others

    • ​How to get unstuck and help anyone to do the same
  • 8

    MODULE 7 - Plant-Based Cooking Masterclass

    • Welcome to Module 7

    • Module 7 Manual - Plant-Based Cooking Masterclass

    • Must-Watch Thought Leader - Healing Through Diet with Dean Ornish

    • How to Cook for Gut Health

    • Cooking and Recipe Planning for Women's Health

    • Guest Interview: Tips from a Top Chef with Libby Andrew

    • The Truth About Caffeine

    • Sweet Enough Already?

    • Chef Magalie: Panna Cotta

    • Chef Magalie: Chocolate Bombs

    • Practical Nutrition Tips: Snack Ideas

    • Practical Nutrition Tips: Ideas with Protein

    • Easy Recipes, Featuring Healing Foods and Superfoods

    • Chef Magalie: Miso Dressing

    • Chef Magalie: Tahini Dressing

    • Chef Magalie: Prune Dip

    • Chef Magalie: Green Monster Sauce

    • Chef Magalie: Goat's Cheese and Artichoke Dip

    • Chef Magalie: White Bean Dip

    • Chef Magalie: Goat's Cheese Balls

    • Chef Magalie: Seaweed Tartare

  • 9

    MODULE 8 - Yoga Stretches For Healing With Daniela Da Silva

    • Welcome to Module 8

    • Opening the Sides of the Body

    • Exercises to Alleviate Tension from Shoulders

    • Restorative Yoga Sequence

    • How to Teach, and How to Practice, Yoga Twists

    • Yoga Twist Level 3

    • Lower Limb Yoga Twist

    • Simple Seated Twist

    • How to Use Yoga Belts

    • Using a Yoga Belt to Open the Shoulders

    • Using a Yoga Belt When Lying Down

    • Engaging the Muscles Using a Yoga Belt

    • Extended Hand to Toe Using a Belt

    • The 'Dancer' Pose

    • Low-Impact Standing Poses

    • Body Yoga Stretching

    • Chair Yoga

    • 'All Fours' Pose
  • 10

    MODULE 9 - Energy Center Meditation and Walking Meditation with Daniela Da Silva

    • Mindfulness Meditation

    • Meta Meditation

    • Visualization

    • Body Scan Meditation

    • Inner Child Meditation

    • Hoʻoponopono

    • Gratitude

    • Productivity

    • Meditation and Movement
  • 11

    MODULE 10 - Breathing Techniques with Daniela Da Silva

    • The Ujjayi Breath

    • Kapalabhati Breathing

    • Nadi Shodhana - Alternate Nostril Breathing

    • Integrative Breathwork

    • Box Breathing

    • Nauli Kriya

    • Additional Demonstration Videos

    • Breath Retention

    • Breath of Fire
  • 12

    MODULE 11 - The Energy Edit: Bringing It All Together

    • Welcome to Module 11

    • Module 11 Manual: The Energy Edit: Bringing It All Together

    • The Energy Edit Checklist

    • HANDOUT: Burnout Fatigue Recipes

    • Movement Medicine

    • From Adrenal Fatigue to Chronic Exhaustive Conditions

    • Caffeine

    • Further Impacts on Energy: Gut Health, Stress, and Hormones

    • Must-Watch Thought Leader - Amishi Jha

    • Must-Watch Thought Leader - Ruari Robertson: How the Belly Controls the Brain

    • Expert Interview: Herbs for Energy with Dee Atkinson

    • TED Talk Inspiration - Energy and Flow-State Happiness

    • Assessment Details

    • Module 11 Quiz
  • 13

    MODULE 12 - Building Your Own Practice

    • Welcome to Module 12

    • Module 12 Manual - Building Your Own Practice

    • Finding Your Path

    • About GDPR

    • Thinking Through Your Marketing Strategy

    • Marketing Step by Step

    • Advice As You Begin

    • Expert Interview: Building an Ethical Business with Alisoun Mackenzie

    • Expert Interview: Business Inspiration with Sarah Willingham from Dragon's Den

  • 14

    Final Assessment

    • Case study - Please ONLY upload PDF files

    • Congratulations, and What to Do Next...

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    • Holiday Schedule for Assessments