FAQ

What is wellness coaching?

Coaching is an individualized, client-focused experience aimed at helping you make the changes you need to make to realize your wellness goals.

What are some examples of why I would meet with a wellness coach?

You are overwhelmed with the growing list of medical recommendations following a diagnosis and you don’t know where to start. You want to take control of your wellness. You know what you need to do to feel better, but you need motivation and accountability to increase your chances of success. Sample areas include allergen-free diets and cooking, weight management, healthier eating, physical activity, or sleep.

Do I need a wellness coach even if I don’t have a chronic illness?

Chronic Wellness Coaching specializes in helping individuals with chronic illness. I also help those at risk of chronic illness such as Type-II diabetes, or those with a family history of auto-immune conditions. Overcoming chronic illness requires holistic lifestyle change. Anyone who wants more energy and to live their life with vitality is someone that can benefit from Chronic Wellness Coaching.

Why 6 months?

All my programs are for a minimum of 6-months, with an option to extend. While it may take 21 days to establish a habit, research shows that lifestyle change takes 6 months. That has been my experience. Chronic Wellness Coaching doesn’t feed you every change in the first session, but helps you implement and adjust to a few changes over time until you are a new and vital you. Six months is recommended for life-long change.

How many sessions do I get?

You will meet with Laurie 12 times during the 6-month program. All sessions are one-on-one and may be held in person or over the phone. Each session will last 30-50 minutes, and is dependent upon the program selected.

Where are your services available?

Chronic Wellness Coaching services are available anywhere as long as you have an internet connection or phone line. Cooking classes, health food, farmer’s market tours and other special events are only available in the Washington D.C. area at this time. Teleclasses, webinars and e-books are planned for later in 2011.

How do I schedule a session?

Scheduling a session is easy. Simply contact Laurie Erdman, MS, CHHC, AADP at 202.321.6037 or contact me here.

How is my personal information protected?

All information shared with Chronic Wellness Coaching is confidential.

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Laurie is one of those rare individuals who understands all the dimensions of health we “working people” struggle with (because she’s been there!) while at the same time inspiring us to aspire to true health (because she’s arrived there). She’s compassionate, empathetic, mature and realistic at the same time. — Dana Theus
Within three months of working with Laurie, I have a lot more energy. My cholesterol is back to normal, I’m off my statins, my A1C is the lowest it’s been in 10 years, and I’ve reduced my insulin requirements by about 40 percent! But best of all, I finally had the energy to play with my son. The information and support Laurie provides is empowering. — Jenifer Levinson
Laurie is a dynamic and engaging speaker! She has demystified the process of eating healthy, and shown, that one can have FUN while exploring the world of "greens"! I have made many of her recipes and they are delicious and EASY!! — Karyn Miller
Thanks to Laurie, I was able to re-design my life after major surgery. She helped me see the hamster-wheel routine I had established and helped me to challenge the habits and thoughts that led to that. We built new habits and new routines focused on my wellness. I’m on my way to being a healthier, happier and more balanced human being. — Jennifer, Aerospace Engineer
Working with Laurie Erdman is like magic. Before you know it (two weeks for me) and just by making a few simple changes, you have bundles of energy and the pounds begin to melt off. The big surprise is how easy this change is. — Susan Buck-Gordon
Laurie truly cares about helping people to find the healthy path. She is driven to figure out the best solution and makes me feel that she’s really listening when we meet. Her suggestions are not only helpful but can be incorporated into life fairly easily. — Alicyn Drew
I noticed my body responding within days after starting Laurie's Get Up & Go coaching. Within two weeks I started losing weight. I also noticed more consistent increased levels of energy in the first thirty days. I've lost 30 pounds in 90 days. Coaching with Laurie has changed my life in such a positive way, I cannot imagine living without the changes I’ve implemented. — Julia Taylor
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