Taking care of your health requires self-direction and motivation. If you’re struggling to take the steps needed to improve your health, you may benefit from health coaching. John Torquato, MD, at North View Medical Clinic in Mead, Washington is a board-certified family practice physician and can serve as your health coach and motivator. To schedule an appointment, call the office, or request an appointment online.

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What is health coaching?

Health coaching is an area of medicine focused on providing you with the tools you need to improve your health and wellbeing. Dr. Torquato’s top priority is the patient.

When it comes to managing your health, Dr. Torquato wants to do more than write a prescription. He wants to inspire you to take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing. Through health coaching, Dr. Torquato provides the tools and resources you need to improve your health and then offers you the guidance and encouragement necessary to help you achieve your goals.

What can I expect with health coaching?

At North View Medical Clinic, health coaching is more than cheering for you. Dr. Torquato first needs to understand you and your health needs, so your health coaching begins with a comprehensive exam. During the exam, Dr. Torquato reviews your medical history, health concerns, lifestyle, diet, and exercise routine.

He also conducts a physical exam and may request lab work to further assess your health and wellness.

Based on the information gathered during your exam, Dr. Torquato develops your individualized treatment plan that provides you with all the tools you need to reach your wellness goals. Your plan may include:

  • Personalized diet plan
  • Stress management
  • Nutritional supplements
  • Exercise regimen

Once you have your plan, Dr. Torquato provides you with the support you need to implement it. He then continues to monitor your progress and adjusts your plan as needed to keep you motivated and on task.

What are the benefits of health coaching?

With traditional medicine, treatment revolves around your disease and managing your symptoms. With health coaching at North View Medical Clinic, treatment is about you and your health and helping you achieve health maintenance, which emphasizes wellness and disease prevention, not sickness and symptom management.

The benefits of health coaching include:

  • Individualized care
  • Ongoing support and motivation
  • Strong patient-doctor relationship
  • Better overall health care

To schedule a consultation to start your wellness journey, call North View Medical Clinic, or book an appointment online today.