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Open Source Wellness
Community as Medicine Training Program
National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) Approved Training and Education Program
Community as Medicine Training Program
National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) Approved Training and Education Program
Applications are open for our new program cohort (Jan to May 2024)!
APPLY HERE
Please review the program syllabus in full before applying.
Questions? Contact our Program Coordinator at [email protected]
APPLY HERE
Please review the program syllabus in full before applying.
Questions? Contact our Program Coordinator at [email protected]
“I chose CAMtP because it felt like what they described from the course content aligned more with my own values. Safe to say it did not disappoint! I loved how grounded and socially aware the instructors were, and how the entire course covered everything from grief, diversity, equity, inclusion, and so many other real life challenges that are rarely addressed within the health care system. Definitely a very innovative and true-to-work health coaching program.“ - Gaby Galindo, 2022 Program Cohort
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What is Health Coaching?
Health coaching is the future of wellness. Health & Wellness Coaches partner with clients to help them improve their well-being through sustainable, self-directed habit changes that are aligned with their values. The field of health coaching is growing rapidly, with opportunities for work in private practice, clinical, corporate and entrepreneurial wellness settings. |
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“The highlight of the program was having a diverse cohort that is committed and dedicated to health and wellness. The instructors always made sure to make space for the students to share their perspective. The CAMtP sessions were engaging and there was always an opportunity to practice with our fellow students.
Overall it was a great opportunity to learn the concepts of health coaching and how to incorporate them with our prospective clients. The program has helped me to gain more confidence with my skill plus has placed a great importance on self care while I am on this journey of health coaching.” - Rohita Bhatia, 2022 Program Cohort
Overall it was a great opportunity to learn the concepts of health coaching and how to incorporate them with our prospective clients. The program has helped me to gain more confidence with my skill plus has placed a great importance on self care while I am on this journey of health coaching.” - Rohita Bhatia, 2022 Program Cohort
Community As Medicine Training Program
Open Source Wellness’ 20-week "Community As Medicine Training Program" prepares students to help improve health and wellbeing for individuals, groups and organizations by utilizing evidence-based relational/behavior change skills and approaches in a variety of settings.
Our fully online certificate program combines a live online curriculum with coaching practice sessions, as well as three-session mentored coaching sessions with individualized feedback. Experienced instructors with significant health and wellness coaching backgrounds will provide thorough, development-focused evaluations and individual feedback.
Skills/knowledge you will learn include the following:
What sets us apart?
In addition to the required skills and knowledge to complete the national board exam, Open Source Wellness coaches will receive unique training in:
Open Source Wellness’ 20-week "Community As Medicine Training Program" prepares students to help improve health and wellbeing for individuals, groups and organizations by utilizing evidence-based relational/behavior change skills and approaches in a variety of settings.
Our fully online certificate program combines a live online curriculum with coaching practice sessions, as well as three-session mentored coaching sessions with individualized feedback. Experienced instructors with significant health and wellness coaching backgrounds will provide thorough, development-focused evaluations and individual feedback.
Skills/knowledge you will learn include the following:
- Practice coaching skills both one-on-one and in groups – demonstrating client-centered listening, motivational interviewing, reflections, and goal setting.
- Understand theoretical frameworks and evidence-based research that underlie the field of health & wellness coaching
- Understand common risk factors, symptoms, treatment and the role of a health coach in chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, hypertension, etc.
- Apply mindfulness practices to your coaching presence, and coach them with clients when appropriate
- How to provide trauma informed care
- Thorough understanding of the standards of professional conduct and code of ethics in health coaching
- The components and importance of legal factors in coaching, including confidentiality, HIPAA considerations and licensure
What sets us apart?
In addition to the required skills and knowledge to complete the national board exam, Open Source Wellness coaches will receive unique training in:
- Cultural humility: students will learn how to provide coaching that honors and uplifts a person’s identities related to race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, social needs, and others.
- Trauma informed coaching: students will understand the impact of individual and collective trauma in clients’ experiences and challenges, provide support and guidance around resilience and solution-forward action, and provide referrals for more specialized support when indicated.
- Group coaching: in addition to individual coaching, students will learn group coaching skills and flow. Group coaching allows for a broader network of accountability and support, as well as creating a pathway for more affordable and broad-reaching impact.
Learn more about the program content, commitment and schedule in our program syllabus.
Interested? Contact our program coordinator at [email protected]
Interested? Contact our program coordinator at [email protected]
Certification and Practicum
Our Certification
Upon completion of the program, students will receive the Open Source Wellness Health Coach Certificate.
As an approved National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) program, this certificate makes students eligible to sit for the board exam. With the growth of the health & wellness coaching field, the National Board Certification credential (NBC-HWC) represents the profession’s highest standard.
See the NBHWC Fact Sheet for more information.
Open Source Wellness Practicum
For graduates of the Community as Medicine Training Program who have interest in continuing their practical experience by being immersed in the OSW model and getting support in preparing for the board exam, there will be an opportunity to apply for a 6-month practicum at the completion of the program.
Program Logistics
Program Cost
The cost for the 20-week certificate program is $5,000.
Sliding scale payment and scholarships are available on a case by case basis. Our program is intended to uplift coaches to increase representation in coaching and provide more access to health coaches in underserved communities.
Program Dates
Our next course session will run January to May 2024.
Interested in being notified about future sessions or want to learn more? Contact our program coordinator at [email protected]
Program Cost
The cost for the 20-week certificate program is $5,000.
Sliding scale payment and scholarships are available on a case by case basis. Our program is intended to uplift coaches to increase representation in coaching and provide more access to health coaches in underserved communities.
Program Dates
Our next course session will run January to May 2024.
Interested in being notified about future sessions or want to learn more? Contact our program coordinator at [email protected]
“The CAMtP program was created by experts actually doing group and individual coaching with underserved populations, so the amount of genuine experience that the team brings to the program creates a very inspiring and relevant experience. The dedication and commitment of the team is felt at every moment of the program. Sessions are fun, interactive and experiential - so there is a chance to assimilate the material with all adult learning principles taken into consideration.” - Student in Summer 2022 Cohort
Our Faculty
Rachel Barach, Program Director
NBC-HWC certified Certified QPR Instructor [email protected] Rachel's vision is to expand access to quality health coaching for all who need it! She believes health is a basic human right. In her current role she trains health coaches, with a focus on trauma informed coaching, cultural relevance, social determinants of health, empathy, rapport, and suicide prevention. She also has deep expertise in individual coaching and group coaching in a healthcare context, and has worked with over one thousand clients. Rachel’s teaching style is engaging, nuanced, humorous and enthusiastic. 
Angelina I. Londoño, Ph.D.
NBC-HWC certified [email protected] Angelina is a highly experienced Translational Researcher, Bilingual Health Educator, Trainer, DE&I advocate, and entrepreneur. She is strongly dedicated to empowering trainees and coaching participants through self-compassion, self-efficacy, and connection. Angelina firmly believes in the transformative power of community and peer support in fostering a sense of belonging and promoting overall well-being. With a deep commitment to equity and social justice, Angelina leverages her bi-cultural background and fluency in Spanish to effectively drive positive change. Her teaching and mentoring philosophy revolves around helping students discover their strengths and building their confidence in a positive, inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and personal growth. 
Elizabeth Markle, Ph.D.
[email protected] Elizabeth Markle, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, speaker, writer, researcher, and Associate Professor of Community Mental Health at California Institute of Integral Studies. Dedicated to multi-theoretical and multi-level approaches to individual and community health and healing, Elizabeth's current area of study and innovation is around combining clinical expertise with social entrepreneurship to create sustainable, thriving cultures of health and wellness. She is the co-founder of Open Source Wellness (www.OpenSourceWellness.org), a nonprofit initiative offering experiential behavioral health and wellness via a "Community As Medicine" approach in collaboration with healthcare providers and insurers. |
Nancy Bahem
NBC-HWC certified [email protected] Nancy is an experienced leader supporting lifestyle change with individuals, groups and small businesses. These transformations include personal and health related development. Nancy loves training health coaches, and know that powerful lifestyle comes both from being coached and from coaching others. She is eager to help you jumpstart this career! 
Arielle Hartz, MPH
NBC-HWC certified [email protected] Arielle's passion is firmly anchored in the realm of mental and emotional health. Arielle is a courageous leader who holds an incessant curiosity for people and the powerful potential they hold within. Her values surround interpersonal relationships, in-the-moment change, and overcoming challenges, and hopes to provide an enriching, compassionate, and expansive space for her coaching clients and students. She's grateful to share her love for the coaching craft and the gift of learning. 
Danielle Sanders, MPH, RDN, LD, CHES
Guest Faculty Danielle Sanders, MPH, RDN, LD, CHES is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, and Certified Health Education Specialist. She has developed and taught formal curriculum for physicians, dietitians, social workers, and health coaches alike. As someone who is passionate about integrating cultural foods and foodways into the nutrition conversation, she aims to challenge the textbook definition of health. Danielle is committed to sharing her unique coaching style and make a lasting impact by promoting health equity while also allowing individuals to embrace their food culture and life experiences. Her work is rooted in empathy, empowerment, and enthusiasm as she works to make health achievable for all. |
Christina Taylor
NBC-HWC certified [email protected] A yoga instructor, and integrative wellness & grief coach, Christina Marie, believes that it is possible to embody wellness at every stage of life. She enacts social justice within her reach by committing to reduce the gap in access to wellness support one person at a time. Christina Marie is currently a Ph.D. student studying Mind-Body Medicine specializing in Integrative and Functional Nutrition. Her dissertation will explore the role of nourishment for women who have experienced grief due to loss. 
Charlie Noel, LCSW, RYT-500
NBC-HWC certified [email protected] Charlie is an expert in health and wellness with over 20 years of experience. His career has been dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives. As a social worker and health coach, Charlie began his career working with children and families. Later, he spearheaded Whole Health initiatives within healthcare facilities for Veterans. He is a strong advocate for whole-person care, an approach to healthcare that focuses on the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being of the person. He is committed to transforming healthcare and making it more accessible and affordable. Charlie is an OIF/OEF Veteran of the Marine Corps and later served as a Behavioral Health Officer in the Tennessee Army National Guard. 
Nicole Rosselle
Guest Faculty [email protected] Loves to learn and connect through kindness and listening. |
“The Community centered approach from the CAMtP program aligned with my dreams of working within the health system. The depth of experience and the passion from the core facilitators enhances this program indefinitely. This program will not only create space to learn, practice, and explore new tools and strategies for health coaching, but will also challenge your perspective and approach toward more inclusive and diverse health access.” - Ray Schmoker, 2022 Program Cohort
More about Open Source Wellness
Open Source Wellness specializes in partnering with Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHCs) to provide transformative behavioral health that is affordable, accessible, and culturally relevant. Our programming focuses on uplifting the values of cultural humility and trauma awareness, as well as prioritizing a Community As MedicineTM approach to health.
Open Source Wellness specializes in partnering with Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHCs) to provide transformative behavioral health that is affordable, accessible, and culturally relevant. Our programming focuses on uplifting the values of cultural humility and trauma awareness, as well as prioritizing a Community As MedicineTM approach to health.