Learn how to turn that passion into impact with evidence-based health and wellness coaching skills that create real change.
Join the 4-Part Foundations Program trusted by aspiring health and wellness coaches who are ready to stop guessing, start coaching with confidence, and build meaningful careers that make a difference.
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You’ve always been that person people turn to, the one who listens, supports, and genuinely wants to make a difference. Helping others comes naturally. It’s part of who you are.
But now, you’re feeling a shift. You don’t just want to help, you want to do it well. You want the skills, the structure, and the confidence to guide people toward real, lasting change.
The problem? Most programs talk theory, not practice. They leave you guessing about what actually works in the real world. And trying to piece it all together on your own can feel like too much.
That’s exactly why this program exists, to turn your passion for helping others into a professional path that creates real results.


Since 2006, we’ve trained and certified over 6,000 Health and Wellness Coaches - empowering people to create real, lasting change in their own lives and the lives of others.
We’ve seen health professionals, lifestyle coaches, fitness experts, and allied health workers discover a new way to connect with clients…
We’ve watched teachers, carers, and passionate individuals from all walks of life turn their calling into meaningful careers in wellness coaching.
And now - it’s your turn.
Offering a complete, stand-alone introduction to the principles and practice of coaching for wellbeing, our Health and Wellness Coaching Foundations Program gives you the knowledge, structure, and confidence to begin your coaching journey the right way.
This isn’t just about earning a certificate.
It’s about learning how to inspire genuine change — and becoming the coach you’re meant to be.
Let’s take that first step together.

Become confident in guiding meaningful wellness change — for clients, colleagues or yourself.
Master evidence-based coaching models that translate into real-world results.
Combine movement, mindfulness, nutrition and mindset into an integrated approach that supports whole-person wellbeing.
Build your ability to hold motivational conversations, ask powerful questions and create plans that stick.
Step into your next level — whether you’re aiming to up-skill in your current role or launch as a certified wellness coach.
Apply the principles of health & wellness coaching to inspire real-change, not just give information.
Build confidence in motivational conversations, so you can engage and empower with ease.
Integrate movement, mindset and nutrition principles effectively — giving you the tools to support holistic wellbeing.
Use your coaching skills personally or professionally, enhancing your own health journey or supporting others.
Take a meaningful step toward full professional accreditation, opening doors to new opportunities and recognition.
Practical training, expert support, and real tools to help you start coaching with confidence.





Founder of Wellness Coaching Australia, Industry Pioneer, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach

Exercise physiologist, academic and writer

Exercise Physiologist and University Lecturer

Sarah Forbes
Nutritionist and Dietician

Exercise Scientist, Lecturer and Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach

PHD Physiotherapist, Health Coach and Postdoctoral Researcher

Clinical Nutritionist,
Lecturer and Senior Medical Scientist

Naturopath, Health
and Performance Coach

Clinical Nutritionist, Lecturer and Senior Medical Scientist

Sports Scientist and Wellness Specialist

Exercise Physiologist and Health & Wellness Coach

Nutritionist and Dietician

Clinical Dietician and Cancer & Gastrointestinal Specialist Dietitian

Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Trainer and Personal Trainer

Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Menopause Coach and Workplace Wellbeing Strategist

Sue Cosgrove

As a Health and Fitness professional, lecturer and trainer and assessor, Jason brings a unique perspective and blend of skills to his teachings at WCA. In private practice, Jason has spent over 25 years culminating his education and skills to now provide health coaching to corporate leaders interested in developing resilience and performance – and enabling personal and organisational thriving. Through his highly successful Health and Wellness Coaching company ‘Vital Lifestyle Coaching’, he empowers busy and stressed professionals to slow down, create alignment and boost vitality so that they can be successful at work and in life.
Jason holds a Diploma in Health & Wellness Coaching (WCA), is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaching (NBC-HWC), membership and accreditation with Health Coaches Australia and New Zealand (HCANZA), Bachelor of Science, Cert IV in Fitness and Cert IV in Training and Assessment.


Dr Jen Cartwright is a PhD physiotherapist, health coach and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Sydney. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles on healthy ageing, physical activity and behaviour change.
Dr Cartwright has worked in musculoskeletal, neurological and older adult rehabilitation, and she recently co-authored a report for the WHO reviewing the effectiveness of physical activity programs for older adults. She is currently involved as a health coach and researcher on a large randomised trial testing a behaviour change intervention to support women over 50 to be more active.


Louisa has a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics, a Masters in Business and a Masters in Medical Science. Louisa has worked as a Clinical Dietician, Clinical educator, a Medical Scientist and Crossfit coach.
As an athlete Louisa has competed in state and national level powerlifting and CrossFit competitions. Louisa enjoys MMA training, reading fiction and watching every Adam Sandler movie ever made.


David is a qualified naturopath, health coach and commercial learning and development consultant. With a passion for health, fitness and personal development, he has extensive professional experience working with individuals and companies across the health, fitness and medical life sciences industries. As a corporate trainer and personal performance coach, he understands the dynamic relationship between the mind and body, when it comes to achieving optimal health and peak personal performance.
David is also a passionate small business coach, helping his clients develop the skills, passion and mindset required to execute a winning business strategy. Having spent many years providing education, training and coaching services to his own client base, he knows how to help independent consultants, trainers and coaches create specialised signature programs, to market and promote across a wide range of niche customer segments.


Betty Ramsay is a physiotherapist with decades of experience in hospitals, community health and research. She began health coaching more than 10 years ago after studying with Wellness Coaching Australia.
She has worked as a health coach since then in large research studies at The University of Sydney in the area of physical activity in older people. She finds coaching a very fulfilling and rewarding career, and feels it really is the missing link in health care.


Brigid Walsh is an experienced executive leader with over 20 years in the health and wellbeing sector, spanning hands-on roles as a fitness instructor and wellness coach through to senior leadership positions.
She holds a degree in Sport Science and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, and has worked across government, private, and not-for-profit sectors.


After spending many years working on the frontline of the healthcare industry as an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Leonie became frustrated and de-motivated when prescribing exercise programs that were not often adhered to. This sparked a keen interest to learn more about motivation, transformation and the process of change and her transition to train to become a Health and Wellness Coach.
Leonie is a trainer and assessor with Wellness Coaching Australia and in her private practice specialises in coaching allied health professionals to reach their optimum health goals. Her coaching style takes an individualised approach and assists with dreaming big, establishing patterns for success, maximising performance and creating long-term sustainable changes in order to achieve all that is important to the individual.
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement), Membership and Accreditation in Exercise Physiology with Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA) +10 years, Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate for Allied Health Professionals (WCA).


She completed a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Doctorate in Behavioural Science. Her PhD investigated the use of social media to improve eating habits of young adults and incorporated the addition of behaviour change techniques. She is passionate about advocating a non-diet approach and working towards small sustainable behaviour changes.
She also has a particular interest in communicating nutrition using digital platforms and has written pieces for several magazines. Some of her notable work includes being featured on SBS Food, Men’s Muscle and Health, 9 Coach, Channel 7 and Body and Soul. She currently works across two universities in Sydney and runs her own virtual practice which is focused on women's health and binge eating recovery. She sees clients across Australia and globally.


Jane Freeman is an internationally regarded and credentialed cancer dietitian and nutritionist (APD, APN). She is also a Leith’s trained cook, an IOC (International Olympic Committee) qualified sports nutritionist and British Medical Association award-winning cancer book author.
She has worked out of leading hospitals and cancer clinics in Australia, London and Singapore, as well as consulted to the World Cancer Research Fund UK, Singapore Cancer Society and the Australian Cancer Council. She wrote the WCRF booklet on nutrition and activity after cancer treatment. She also wrote the nutrition section in the Cancer Councils booklet on radiotherapy.
Importantly Jane’s understands and assess every person as an individual. She reviews current medical and nutrition health parameters, actual dietary approaches and then will educate, clarify and advises on the dietary or supplement intake approaches more able to help.
People who consult Jane say the 1:1 nutritional advice given makes an enormous difference to how they feel and do. They feel comforted to know what they need at this time and what are the best food or supplement options for them.


Jenny Keady has worked in the area of health promotion, fitness and organisation development for over 30 years. She is a Board certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and has held senior roles in both government organisations and health retreats.
Her qualifications are in coaching, training, management and fitness. Jenny knows that the secrets of great coaching are empathy, knowledge and ongoing learning. Her personal passion – helping people to be the best version of themselves – marries perfectly with her roles in coach training, training development and coach mentoring with Wellness Coaching Australia. She has strong values and a depth of experience in corporate, health retreats and individual Health and Wellness Coaching which allows Jenny to truly connect with and understand the people she works with. Her work with Wellness Coaching Australia combines her two loves – wellness and working with people.


Melanie is a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and nationally recognised women’s health advocate and workplace wellbeing strategist. With 25+ years of experience in science, coaching and business leadership, she brings a unique blend of evidence-based insight and lived expertise to help women thrive – and stay – at work through life’s transitions like menopause and midlife.
Coaching around both women’s health and business since 2010, she’s witnessed how lasting health behaviour change builds resilience, restores vitality, and helps women thrive across all areas of life.


Sue has worked in the health industry in various roles including Nursing, Education, Curriculum development, Manager, National Project Manager and Wellness Coaching. Sue remains connected to the healthcare workforce through her Compassion Satisfaction Coaching program that she delivers through Queensland and New South Wales in her own business. Sue has a passion for empowering others to gain awareness of their health and wellness at work and in their lives. Supporting people to “Be the Master of your Destiny” is key to her business vision. In her previous roles Sue was a Coach as Leader and knows that coaching methodology is the key to supporting individuals and team flourishing. Sue enjoys working in student learning environments and respects the effort that students put into their knowledge development.
Sue has a Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Advanced Nursing, Cert IV in Training and Assessment, Executive Graduate Certificate of Business (Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring) and a Professional Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching (WCA).

Designed to be undertaken over 6 months, 5 hours study a week OR….
Fast track through the course as quickly as you like as it is 100% self paced (up front payment unlocks the whole course)
Online, self study course where each unit is broken down into learning sections/lessons to make it easy to pace your studies depending on how much you wish to study at any one time.
Engaging lesson content from specialist trainers and contributors including video lessons, written material and engaging experiential activities.
Assess your knowledge as you learn with quiz questions to answer at the end of each unit section.
Self paced course, work through the unit sections as quickly (or slowly) as you like.
Commence and start at any time receiving access to the first unit within 24 hours.

Reconnect with what matters most - your desire to help others live healthier, more fulfilling lives. In this first stage, you’ll learn the core principles of wellness coaching, discover your unique coaching style, and start building a foundation of skills rooted in empathy, mindset, and holistic wellbeing.
As you apply your learning, you'll begin to shift from uncertainty to clarity.
You’ll practice real-world coaching conversations, understand the psychology behind lasting behaviour change, and gain the tools to guide others through challenges in health, lifestyle, and motivation - while also growing in your own wellbeing.
By the end of the program, you won’t just feel ready - you’ll be ready.
Whether you continue your studies or start coaching straight away, you’ll feel proud, capable, and supported as a wellness coach. You’ll show up with confidence in your relationships, your work, and your ability to create lasting impact.
Reconnect with what matters most - your desire to help others live healthier, more fulfilling lives. In this first stage, you’ll learn the core principles of wellness coaching, discover your unique coaching style, and start building a foundation of skills rooted in empathy, mindset, and holistic wellbeing.

As you apply your learning, you'll begin to shift from uncertainty to clarity.
You’ll practice real-world coaching conversations, understand the psychology behind lasting behaviour change, and gain the tools to guide others through challenges in health, lifestyle, and motivation - while also growing in your own wellbeing.

By the end of the program, you won’t just feel ready - you’ll be ready.
Whether you continue your studies or start coaching straight away, you’ll feel proud, capable, and supported as a wellness coach. You’ll show up with confidence in your relationships, your work, and your ability to create lasting impact.
WCA’s Health and Wellness course has been instrumental in my growth, equipping me with a strong understanding of human behaviour and practical tools to support lasting client change. All the scientific knowledge in the world can’t replace the skills acquired in this training which goes beyond theory, teaching a client-centred approach that empowers individuals to own their health journey. Essential for anyone serious about making a real difference.

Sandy Milner
The training through Wellness Coaching Australia gave me a strong foundation in evidence-based coaching skills that I use daily with my clients. It’s been incredibly effective in helping women make sustainable, long-term changes to their health and lifestyle. I now feel more confident supporting clients beyond just giving advice—empowering them to take meaningful action that sticks.

Lauren Conneely, Nutritionist
I was drawn studying with Wellness Coaching Australia because above all, it offered a robust and evidence-based approach to coaching on health and wellbeing. The training content has credible backing in research, and it’s easy to gather from the study materials and the facilitation, that the program is well thought out and meticulously designed. There is coaching practice and feedback in abundance, and the course offers a safe space to trial, error, learn and grow. The frameworks and tools I learnt around coaching psychology, understanding stress and passion to profit are contents that I regularly reference as I set up my own coaching business, The Life Balance Movement, and I can’t wait to see where it goes!

Debanjali Sengupta
If you're ready to take the first step toward a fulfilling career in health and wellness coaching, apply now to join our Foundations program.
Join our program. Trusted by 6,000+ students.

The Foundations of Health and Wellness Coaching is a nationally recognised program designed for people who want to make a meaningful impact through coaching - whether you're starting fresh or evolving your current career in health, fitness, education, or care.
In just 6 months, you’ll gain the structure, skills, and support to help others improve their wellbeing - while transforming your own.
Trusted by 100+ Health and Wellness Business Owners
Learn powerful coaching models grounded in psychology and behaviour change
Discover how to support clients with stress, nutrition, movement, mindset and motivation
Practice real-life coaching skills with guidance and feedback from expert mentors
Join live webinars and study with a community of like-minded aspiring coaches
Get access to optional business training if you want to turn your passion into a career
Become eligible for further study and professional recognition (HCANZA, NBHWC)
This program has already helped thousands of students across Australia and New Zealand launch rewarding careers in wellness.
Unlike other health courses, this one is designed to help you apply what you learn and start creating real change.


Learn powerful coaching models grounded in psychology and behaviour change

Discover how to support clients with stress, nutrition, movement, mindset and motivation

Practice real-life coaching skills with guidance and feedback from expert mentors

Join live webinars and study with a community of like-minded aspiring coaches

Get access to optional business training if you want to turn your passion into a career

Become eligible for further study and professional recognition (HCANZA, NBHWC)
Apply for the The Health and Wellness Coaching Course for Holistic Wellbeing

Get accepted and choose your study schedule (start anytime)

Begin your 6-month journey with access to expert-led training and coaching support
Practical training, expert support, and real tools to help you start coaching with confidence.
Be introduced to the evidence-based theories and models of Health and Wellness Coaching.
This evidence-based unit focuses on the foundational principles of coaching psychology; arming you with the practical skills on how to connect, engage and empower people to change.
Here you learn the critical skills for connecting people to their deeper motivators for change, pinpointing their priorities and exploring their readiness to change for different areas of wellbeing.
The Art and Science of Mental Wellbeing is a powerful study unit focusing on how we can enhance both our own and our client’s mental wellbeing. In this comprehensive study unit you will learn both the theoretical aspects and practical tools you need to better support your clients in navigating this very complex and increasingly important area of health.
The unit delves into the nature of stress and mental health challenges its sources, its effects on the mind and body, and the profound role it plays in shaping our overall health.
The course takes a holistic approach to managing mental wellbeing and provides a comprehensive range of practical strategies (both mental and physical). Arming you with a complete ‘toolbox’ to draw from, you can support your clients in helping them foster resilience, improve self-awareness, and strengthen mental fitness.
Get ready to be taken into the world of movement and exercise, previously the exclusive domain of the fitness industry, yet now a focal part of the work of Health and Wellness Coaches whose clients have struggled with behaviour change in this area for some time. While we are not attempting to replicate the work of a personal trainer, you will enter that fascinating domain of what exercise can do, what to avoid and how specific populations need particular information and care to avoid risks to their health.
The components of fitness will be explained and an overview of the different energy systems that the body utilises and how to measure training intensity will be covered. Recommendations of the quantity and quality of exercise for individuals is provided to enable you to support clients in designing a plan that is safe and achievable. You will discover the role of physical activity in weight control and consider current recommendations. An understanding of working with clients from specific populations will also be explored to provide a guide with which to work.
Essential nutrition to fuel your wellness.
6-Month Structured Curriculum: Flexible self-paced learning + live webinar workshops
Live Coaching & Mentoring: Get real-time feedback and expert support as you learn
Evidence-Based Learning: Coaching psychology, communication, positive psychology, and more
Optional Business Elective: Learn how to turn your passion into a purposeful coaching business
Pathways to Accreditation: Prepare for further study or recognised credentials (HCANZA, NBHWC)
You’re passionate about helping others with their wellbeing
You want a flexible program that fits into your life
You’re ready to build real coaching skills and confidence
You’re exploring a new career path or side income
You want to deepen your own wellness journey while supporting others
You value evidence-based tools, practical learning, and professional support
You’re ready to feel clear, capable, and proud of the work you do
If you said yes to at least 5 of the above, this program is for you.

Pay in full and save $295 - gain instant access to all study units.
Monthly payments of $495 (8 instalments) - access one unit per month.

Add on the ‘Advanced Skills and Practice in Health and Wellness Coaching’ 16 week ‘live’ training unit in order to attain the formal qualification “Professional Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching” and be an accredited Health and Wellness Coach with HCANZA and NBHWC.
If you wish to become a formally accredited Health and Wellness Coach, and be professionally recognised with the Health Coaching Australia and New Zealand Association (HCANZA) or the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC), then add on the practical training unit ‘Advanced Skills and Practice in Health and Wellness Coaching to your enrolment.
On completion of this additional unit, you will attain the HCANZA and NBHWC approved qualification “Professional Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching”, enabling you to gain professional credentials and professional insurance to work and charge your services.
Fee: $1980 either paid upfront or over a 4 month payment plan - $495/month.


This is an advanced, practical skills training course, where over 16 weeks you will learn the advanced theoretical knowledge and practical coaching skills behind all the coaching models introduced in the Foundations unit. You will be working alongside fellow students putting all your knowledge into practice including how to use the various skills, tools and resources within the practical application of coaching a client. This includes learning the structured coaching process from initial session and follow-up sessions and when to use the models and skills at the correct times within the client health change journey.
16 week structured program, drip fed fortnightly modules
Blended learning, with self study module activities, live training webinars, group coaching practical activities, client coaching sessions (peer to peer coaching), one on one mentoring, and practical skills based assessment.
Structured 8-10 hours/week study timetable
Group intakes offered 3 times a year commencing in February, June and October.
Sarah Rusbatch is a qualified Health and Wellness Coach who trained with Wellness Coaching Australia through 2020. In her first six months of business, Sarah built a global following and a viable business as a Health and Wellness Coach. Training as a Health and Wellness Coach with Wellness Coaching Australia was a natural progression that helped her to turn her own experience with alcohol into a purposeful business so that she could help others do the same.

Sarah Rusbatch
Rebecca Hannan started her business in 2016, and gained her first coaching client whilst studying her Foundations of Health and Wellness Coaching Level 2 subject. Her focus is now a lot on workplace wellness, working in the FIFO mental health space, and Rebecca owns a boutique retreat called Chalet on Percheron where she facilitates wellness retreats, events, workshops and is currently enjoying further studies in the area of psychology.

Rebecca Hannan
Narelle King is a wellness and organisational coach and Yin & Nidra Yoga instructor for Simply Happy. Also an accomplished teacher with more than twenty years of experience in both Secondary and Primary Educational settings, she has been supporting children and families with additional needs, like her own family, with organisational strategies to create a clutter-free, safe and functional home. Narelle now also has the Simply Happy podcast.

Narelle King

Founder of Wellness Coaching Australia
"We believe this is the best starting point for anyone who wants to coach with confidence."
That’s why we offer a 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee.
If you don’t feel aligned with the Foundations program within the first 30 days, let us know and we’ll refund your course fee in full.
No questions asked. No pressure.

The program is designed with flexibility in mind. Most students dedicate approximately 3–5 hours per week, balancing self-paced learning with live webinars and practical exercises. This structure allows you to integrate your studies seamlessly into your existing schedule.
Absolutely. The Foundations program is ideal for those new to coaching, providing a comprehensive introduction to coaching principles and practices. You'll gain the confidence and skills needed to begin your coaching journey.
We understand that schedules can be unpredictable. All live sessions are recorded, allowing you to watch them at your convenience. You'll have access to these recordings throughout your course duration.
Yes. Upon successfully completing both Level 1 and Level 2, you'll receive a Certificate of Attainment. This certification acknowledges your foundational training in health and wellness coaching.
Certainly. Completing the Foundations program prepares you for advanced studies, such as the Professional Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching. This pathway can lead to professional recognition with organizations like HCANZA and NBHWC.
Yes. Our dedicated support team and experienced trainers are available to assist you throughout your learning journey. Whether you have questions about course content or need guidance, we're here to help.
And Finally Step Into the Work You’re Meant to Do?
You’ve heard the stories of students who’ve gone from feeling uncertain and unfulfilled…
To becoming confident, capable wellness coaches making a real impact.
You’ve discovered the Foundations Program a practical, supportive path to turn your passion for wellbeing into a new chapter of purpose.
You’ve seen how this course equips you with the tools, skills, and structure to help others thrive while transforming your own life along the way.
Now the question is:
Are you ready to stop second-guessing and start showing up as the coach, guide, or leader you know you can be?
If you’re tired of feeling like you’ve got more to offer but don’t know where to start…
If you’ve been looking for something that feels aligned, achievable, and real…
If you're ready to build skills that lead to confidence, credibility, and meaningful change…
Then apply now and take your first step into the world of wellness coaching.
Don't let another season pass you by wondering if you're ready you are.
Your next chapter starts here.
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