Health coaching is a partnership between a provider and a client that supports the process of making lasting lifestyle changes. It uses the science of behavioral change and positive psychology, empowering the client to find the motivation within themselves to make the necessary changes for improved health and wellness. As a licensed healthcare provider with training in clinical nutrition and lifestyle medicine, Dr. Riggs is an ally and an educator. He attends to patient’s individual needs in a non-judgmental way and listens with empathy and compassion. Dr. Riggs will encourage and challenge patients, as well as hold them accountable for the commitments made in a way that is comfortable for each individual.

Health coaching utilizes each patient’s greatest character strengths, personal hopes, and dreams to create manageable goals for their health. We will celebrate successes together and look for ways to overcome challenges.

Health coaching can involve any of the following 5 areas which are the roots of either health or dis-ease:

1. Nutrition
2. Sleep & Relaxation
3. Exercise & Movement
4. Stress
5. Relationships