National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching

NBHWC

Arbor lists 14 coaches holding the NBHWC (National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach) credential, issued by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching.

National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach

What it means

An NBC-HWC has completed an NBHWC-approved program (covering behavior change, motivational interviewing, and wellness fundamentals) and passed a national board exam. Required for many coaching roles in clinical and integrative health settings.

Requirements

Completion of an NBHWC-approved training program, 50 coaching sessions documented, and passing the NBC-HWC exam (developed in partnership with the National Board of Medical Examiners).

Frequently asked

Questions about the NBHWC.

What is an NBHWC certification?
NBHWC is the National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach credential from the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching. An NBC-HWC has completed an NBHWC-approved program (covering behavior change, motivational interviewing, and wellness fundamentals) and passed a national board exam. Required for many coaching roles in clinical and integrative health settings.
What are the requirements for an NBHWC?
Completion of an NBHWC-approved training program, 50 coaching sessions documented, and passing the NBC-HWC exam (developed in partnership with the National Board of Medical Examiners).
Who issues the NBHWC credential?
The NBHWC is issued by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching.