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Welcome to Health Coaching by Larry Kenneth Gates

This site is currently in development: a place to collect and organize my thoughts on becoming a health coach. You've probably gotten here because I've asked for your feedback and advice that can be sent here..

Larry Gates

My experience with health and coaching

At this point in my life I feel ready to coach others to improve their health because I have improved my own health, (and learned in the process) and mentored (i.e.) coached colleagues in software development and on one of the 'paths of spirituality'.

The two kinds of coaching I'm particularly interested in focusing on are Mental health and Aging well.

My training and certification(s)

I'm enrolled in a course at Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. This started 1 September, 2024 and lasts 12 months. It enables sitting for the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) certification. (I've left notes on some coaching training programs I considered.)

These authors and podcasters are some I have learned from in my own health and life journey. They might be of interest to you: caveat emptor, YMMV .

How you can benefit from coaching

I come to coaching with the experience of overcoming my own challenges with thinking clearly and aging. I have learned that there are lifestyles choices that can greatly improve one’s health and life in general and promote clearer thinking and better aging.

Your challenges are unique, and the lifestyles choices are yours to make based on your experiences, resources and preferences as guided by your medical and health professionals. Together we can explore and discover your path to greater health and happiness.

Location and contact details

I live in Visalia, California, in the beautiful and bountiful Central Valley, within sight of the Sierra Nevada mountains and Sequoia National Park. I can work face-to-face with local clients and online. Reach me via my email.