You might be barely containing your excitement over the thought of becoming a Wellness Coach. But you know that it’s important to thoroughly understand the career field and all the opportunities you’ll have after graduation. We applaud you for carefully researching your training, certification, and career choices to ensure your success.

Luckily, wellness coaching is one of the fastest growing careers. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the number of jobs available for Health and Wellness Coaches is going to increase by 21% over the next few years. They also call this career path “the fastest growing source of employment in the economy” … which is all great news for you!

In the US, healthcare is a 4 trillion dollar industry (according to Forbes magazine), and people are spending over $60 billion on non-medical attempts to improve their health. In addition, corporations are spending more than $6 billion on workplace wellness.

Individuals and corporations are seeking out Wellness Coaches and hiring them for personal and workplace growth. With the right training and education, you’ll be perfectly positioned to apply for these jobs and book those clients!

Opportunities After Graduation
There are many options for places you can work after you are a certified Wellness Coach. Our graduates have created successful careers in the wellness field by working in places such as…

• In their own offices with local clients in their home communities
• Over the phone or Skype with clients across the world
• In corporations leading workplace wellness programs
• In schools helping children and educators
• In wellness centers and holistic clinics
• In yoga studios and fitness centers

As you can see, the sky is the limit when it comes to wellness careers. As the demand for wellness grows, more and more opportunities will open up to those who are experts in the field. When it comes to our graduates, we’ve seen just how many ways to design a specialty that combines your life experience and passions so you can truly create the career of your dreams!

Earning Potential After Graduation
Wellness Coaches are able to command top dollar, especially when they are specialized and have deep knowledge, as IAWP graduates are and do. A study done by PricewaterhouseCoopers and The International Coach Federation found that the average salary of a coach is $82,000 per year.

According to Forbes magazine, the highest paid coaches can earn well over $100,000 annually. When you specialize in Holistic Health and Wellness Coaching through IAWP, you’ll be positioned to be able to create this kind of income with your new career.

The Training and Support You’ll Need
In order to be a highly sought-after Wellness Coach, you’ll need to put a few things into place first. Even if you’re very well educated on all things wellness, you’ll still need to understand how to use coaching to help clients transform. You’ll need to have the kind of education that provides you with the knowledge and systems you can use with clients to immediately work with them to change their lives.

You’ll also need an education program that provides the proper support so that you always get your questions answered. This should include one-on-one support in applying the curriculum to your future career and business. It also means having access to your own mentors throughout all your stages of growth, especially after graduation when you’re building a practice.

Coaching can be intimidating if you haven’t had a chance to work with practice clients first. A great education will include a practicum component, allowing you to have guidance, feedback, and support from a mentor as you try out your new coaching skills. This will help you to feel confident that you know what you’re doing with your first “real” client after graduation.