FAQ

Integrative Health Coaching is a way of teaming up with clients to use thoughtful inquiry, accountability, goal clarification, goal creation, identification of barriers, leverage of support systems, and connection to intrinsic motivation, vision, and values to enhance health through enjoyable, client-driven behavior change. The coach uses skills and client centered methods to support clients' sustainable, holistic lifestyle.

Currently, there is no national or state accrediting organization to oversee the practice of all health coaches. This means that there isn't technically any form of licensing to work as a health coach. This makes it essential to work with coaches with high quality training and education. Michael Rasley, director of High Prana Health, went through two courses (with Duke), mentoring, and passed Duke Integrative Medicine's Certified Health Coaching program oral coaching examination.

Health coaching is different from working with an expert who tells you what to do based on the goals you have. Although health coaches typically hold a background in your focus area they don't offer information or opinions unless asked. In the health coaching role, the coach steps out of the expert role (while leveraging coaching skills and methodologies) and allows the client to decide how they would like to approach change. This allows for maximal client learning, skill acquisition, and empowerment. The health coaching process is a highly customized approach which takes into account your personal goals, strengths, and enjoyment factor.

Michael holds several fitness, yoga, nutrition, and integrative health coaching certifications. Click on any of the four links directly below and input Michael Rasley into the search bar, or scroll through alphabetically until you reach: Rasley, Michael or High Prana Health.

Duke IM Certified Integrative Health Coach

https://dukeintegrativemedicine.org/integrative-health-coach-training/find-a-certified-integrative-health-coach/

National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer

https://www.nasm.org/resources/validate-credentials

Yoga Alliance 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher

https://www.yogaalliance.org/Directory

Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified

https://www.precisionnutrition.com/certified-coach-directory

Do you hate being told what to do? Do you feel like you mostly know what to do but sometimes you feel stuck or keep repeating the same process with little to show for your hard work? With integrative health coaching you choose your focus, we guide you, and you are never told what to do. You are guided with insightful inquiry, learning, action planning, and simple action steps to ensure you have the support you deserve to achieve your goals.

We specialize in stress/ strain reduction and mind-body integration through exercise, nutrition, and rest. Since we are an integrative health coach we are able to integrate any area of your health you deem appropriate to your best self and life. These areas include spirituality, relationships, communication, environment, personal/ professional development, and integrating with your current health practitioner to achieve your goals. 

You don’t have to be sick or “unhealthy” to use coaching services. The best time to use health coaching is during times of life transitions like starting school, change of seasons, moving, family changes, or when you feel willingness to make positive lifestyle habit change.