For many busy professionals today, maintaining good health often takes a backseat to the demands of daily life – work, family commitments, time for hobbies. That’s where health coaching can make all the difference. At apree health, our nationally board-certified health coaches help individuals make sustainable lifestyle changes and manage chronic conditions, empowering them to achieve better health outcomes and lead fuller lives.
What Is Health Coaching?
Think of health coaching as your custom playbook for better health. apree health coaches support individuals in creating clear, actionable goals around nutrition, exercise, stress management, and tobacco cessation. They’re also MVPs when it comes to helping manage chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, prediabetes, and heart disease. By partnering with members, our coaches foster lasting behavior changes that lead to meaningful clinical improvements.
Our health coaches don’t just focus on what happens inside the doctor’s office—they tackle the social, environmental, and emotional factors that impact health. This approach ensures that individuals receive the support they need for a frictionless, high-quality care experience.
From High Blood Pressure to Peak Health
One apree health member’s journey perfectly illustrates the impact of health coaching. The patient was referred to a health coach following a wellness visit with their doctor, where they were struggling to manage high blood pressure. With the doctor’s recommendation, they began to work with a Health Coach to establish an exercise routine.
At first, the patient and their spouse found it tough to stay consistent, often letting other life priorities bench their healthy intentions. That’s when their coach dropped a game-changing reminder: exercising for your health is a privilege that some others no longer have. That realization flipped the script for the patient, motivating them to get back in the game.
The results? Championship-worthy:
- Blood sugar control improved! A1c dropped from 5.6 to 5.3, meaning better long-term blood sugar levels.
- Healthier weight achieved! 20 pounds lost and BMI decreased from 29.27 to 28.4, moving closer to a healthier range.
- Heart health improved! “Good” cholesterol increased from 55 to 64, which helps protect the heart.
- Blood pressure under control! Member reduced blood pressure from 130/96 to 124/84, lowering risk of heart disease, stroke or other health conditions.
With support from their coach, the patient took on a bold goal: completing the 200-mile Seattle to Portland bike race over two days. After months of training, they crossed the finish line victorious. At 58, they now feel the healthiest they ever have and are working with their doctor to come off blood pressure medications.
The Real Impact of Health Coaching
Health coaching isn’t just about better health outcomes—it also delivers a solid financial play, too. At apree health, we’ve seen an impressive 11.56% cost reduction and a $1,068 per member per year savings for those who engage with a health coach compared to those who do not.
Game-winning stats include:
- Reduced pharmaceutical, facility outpatient, and ancillary service costs
- Fewer emergency department visits
- Increased PCP visits and care for underdiagnosed conditions
- Decreased use of expensive biologics and diabetes medications
- Improved adherence to chronic medications and reduced substance use
Support for a Healthier Future
Our health coaches are the ultimate teammates, supporting both lifestyle and health condition management. From reducing stress and improving sleep to managing conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease, apree health coaching services are designed to meet members where they are and help them achieve their health goals.
With over a decade of proven experience in health coaching, we’ve seen firsthand how these personalized, data-driven conversations deliver positive clinical outcomes and lower healthcare costs. At apree health, we’re committed to helping individuals unlock their full health potential through compassionate, expert guidance.
Ready to draft your health coaching dream team? Whether you’re managing a condition, looking to make healthier lifestyle choices, or simply seeking guidance and support, our coaches are here to help you win.
Together, we can pave the way to a healthier, happier you.
Read more about health coaching from one of apree’s coaches themselves.
