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What Is a Wellness Consultant and How to Become One


What Is a Wellness Consultant?

A health wellness consultant works with clients to improve overall health. Their responsibilities are to help clients make changes to nutrition, physical fitness, and lifestyle through education and personal training. Some wellness consultants also focus on spiritual or psychological help. People in this career use their skills and experience to help people meet their fitness and lifestyle goals.

How to Become a Wellness Consultant

Most wellness consultants have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in biology, nutrition, kinesiology, or a related health and fitness field. Professional certifications are available through the American College of Wellness, the National Association for Fitness, and other programs. Experience in personal training will also help you gain skills you need to be successful in this career.