Ken D Berry, MD is a Family Physician, Speaker and Author. In this episode, he delves into the intricacies of lab testing for health coaches and explores the essential knowledge health coaches need to effectively navigate the realm of consumer tests.
Dr. Ken Berry, Erin Power, and Laura Rupsis discuss the importance of lab testing for client empowerment and shed light on which tests are truly beneficial for health consumers, and those that fall short. They also dive into how health coaches can ethically facilitate lab testing for clients and how you can strike the right balance between empowering your clients and respecting professional boundaries.
Having seen over 20,000 patients during his career of all ages, he is uniquely qualified to teach about both acute and chronic diseases. Tune in for invaluable insights into optimizing lab testing practices in your coaching journey.
To learn how to become a health coach or to up-level your skills and credentials as a health coach, visit primalhealthcoach.com.
Episode Overview:
- 0:00 Intro
- 2:05 Collaborating on Health Coach Certification Course
- 3:59 Setting Boundaries: Scope of Practice for Health Coaches
- 5:52 Pros and Cons of Increased Consumer Testing Access
- 21:02 Understanding Lab Ranges and Optimal Levels
- 24:52 Striving for Optimal Health vs. Accepting Normalcy
- 27:30 Balancing Health Improvement and Contentment
- 32:04 Erin Power's Fitness Journey and Primal Fitness Coach Certification
- 33:32 Introduction to the Business of Health Care
- 39:53 Identifying Insulin Resistance Through Fasting Insulin
- 43:05 Advocacy for Ordering Essential Medical Tests
- 48:45 Affordable Options for Ordering Lab Tests
- 53:20 Expanding Telemedicine with Certified Health Coaches
- 58:31 Empowering Patients Through Self-Knowledge and Testing
- 1:01:24 Exploring Various Testing and Tracking Options
Connect with Dr. Ken at:
- The Functional Lab Testing for Health Coaches Specialist Certification: primalhealthcoach.com/functional-lab-testing-specialist-certification/
- YouTube: @kendberrymd
- Facebook: kendberry.md
- Instagram: @kendberry.md
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