You do not need to be an Ignite Fitness Personal Training client to participate in Health & Wellness Coaching.
Richard spent 15+ years working in customer success and operations at high-growth tech startups before realizing he wanted to focus on helping people. After watching colleagues struggle with burnout and overwhelm—especially during the pandemic—he decided to change his life. Richard is a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach as well as a NASM-certified personal trainer. He specializes in helping busy professionals build sustainable habits around sleep, stress management, and work-life balance so they can show up as their best selves. When not coaching, Richard enjoys writing fiction.
Favorite Quote: "When people can't see a path, they stop dreaming of their destinations." – Adam Grant
You know what you should do. The problem isn't knowledge—it's the gap between knowing and doing.
Health & Wellness Coaching bridges that gap using Duke University's evidence-based 9-step behavior change methodology. While our trainers build your body and our nutritionists fuel your performance, health coaching addresses the behavioral foundation that makes everything else stick.
This isn't therapy. It's not nutrition advice. It's evidence-based behavior change coaching focused on:
🔹 Sleep optimization
🔹 Stress management
🔹 Work-life balance
🔹 Sustainable habit formation
🔹 Overcoming analysis paralysis
✓ You're already training consistently but not seeing the results you expect
✓ You feel "tired but wired" - exhausted but can't fall asleep
✓ You're frustrated by the gap between what you know and what you do
✓ You're dealing with work stress that affects your training and relationships
✓ You want sustainable change, not another 30-day challenge
✓ You're over 35 and realized you can't "just push through" anymore
✗ You're looking for a meal plan or workout routine
✗ You want someone to motivate you or hold you accountable like a drill sergeant
✗ You're seeking therapy or clinical mental health treatment
"Before working with Richard, I felt like I was constantly rushing and treating everything in my life like an emergency, I had a constant stream of background anxiety. Through our coaching, Richard helped me slow down, gain clarity, and build a deeper awareness of how I approach my life. A real turning point came when I was unexpectedly laid off. In the past, this would have sent me into a spiral of stress and urgency, but because of the work I had done with Richard, I was able to approach it with a sense of calm and perspective." - Peter
"Before I began coaching with Richard, I felt like I had so many competing priorities in my head. I was beating myself up for not making progress on creative projects or being more disciplined about physical and mental health. Working with Richard was like seeing the fog lift. A key turning point was when I identified mental health as the area that was the most critical. Knowing my priorities greatly reduced the mental swirl. As a result of my coaching, I am now more consistently practicing mindfulness habits. I feel more optimistic about my ability to take control of my own mental health." - Kevin
"Before I began coaching with Richard, I approached fitness with the belief that workouts had to be grueling and rigid to 'count.' Then came a cancer diagnosis, and I was overwhelmed. Richard's coaching wasn't just about exercise; it was a major mindset shift. After several months with Richard I emerged stronger and more in tune with my body than I have in years. I let go of the belief that a workout only 'counts' if it's intense. The values of health and wellness are now woven into my daily life, not out of obligation, but from a place of self-worth and enjoyment." - Claudia
Coaching may qualify as a reimbursable expense under your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) when provided for the treatment or prevention of a medical condition.
According to the CDC, 6 in 10 adults in the United States have a chronic disease. Conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and anxiety are often preventable and manageable through healthy lifestyle choices—exactly what health coaching addresses.
How it works: Consult your physician about whether health coaching is appropriate for your medical treatment plan. If recommended, request a Letter of Medical Necessity for your HSA/FSA claim submission. Contact your plan administrator for specific reimbursement instructions.
This makes evidence-based behavior change coaching accessible without additional out-of-pocket costs.
🔹 Initial Comprehensive Life Assessment - Evaluate yourself across 8 key areas.
🔹 Eight 45 Minute One-on-One Coaching Sessions - Conducted virtually over 3 months
🔹 Personalized Behavior Change Plan - Focused on sleep hygiene, stress management, habit formation, and boundaries
🔹 Email Support Between Sessions - Quick check-ins and accountability support as you implement changes
🔹 Practical Stress Management Tools - Learn breathing techniques, body scans, and nervous system regulation you can use immediately
🔹 Progress Tracking - Monitor changes across all 8 life areas throughout your coaching journey
🔹 One-Page Quick Reference Guide - Take-home strategies for managing stress and building healthy habits
Complimentary 20-Minute Discovery Call Available
Discuss your goals and determine if coaching is the right fit for you.
You do not need to be an Ignite Fitness Personal Training client to participate in Health & Wellness Coaching.
