Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common question about our program, coaching, community, and more.
There is so much to think about with health & wellness…where do I start?
While health & wellness practices can vary widely, our approach is to 1) meet your individual needs, 2) help you set a solid foundation for your practice, and 3) keep it clear, simple, and achievable. In keeping on top of new discoveries and developments, we aim for quality information, insights, and guidance from reliable sources. We don’t chase fads or trends – just sound practices and tools that align with our community members.
To help you get started, we also have assessment tools and programs design system that help you choose the program and approach that can work best for you. These are available in Wellspring Circle community platform. If you prefer, you can also review our Programs page or to choose the elements and services that resonate with you or look at our Topics page for some examples of common coaching areas.
How does coaching work?
Individual coaching provides 1 on 1 support to people who sign on for coaching. This can look like scheduled weekly or bi-weekly sessions, as well as concierge coaching for people who wish for more frequent support. Coaching centers around setting or pursuing specific goals or intentions, including exploring barriers that can get in the way of your success.
Group coaching is held in groups of 5-10 people and is organized around specific group topics or needs (e.g., burnout prevention/management, allergy management, life stages, etc.).
We maintain wait lists for each type. If you don’t see session you want, please contact us. In the meantime, we also provide workshops, courses, and communities on our social media (see footer, below) to support people with specific goals & interests in mind.
For more about coaching in general, please see About Health & Wellness Coaching.
How does your program work?
Our programs and services are designed to work for you, wherever you’re starting. You can start simply with a workshop or coaching, sign on for one of our program packages, or you can join our Wellspring Circle community to access an ever-expanding library of courses, tools, and discussion groups that can support you on your path. Here, you can put together a personalized program. For people who wish for additional support, you can supplement our library and discussions with coaching. Our assessment can help you identify your needs and the right approach for you. Our program design system can help you define your path. If you need additional support to design your program, please reach out to us.
How much time does this take?
We understand that learning new health & wellness tools and practices takes time. We also know that smaller steps can be very powerful. With this in mind, you can enroll in one of our workshops (1-2 hours long), resets or retreats (hours long to a weekend), program packages (weeks long) or design your program to go at your pace.
How can I benefit from coaching?
Coaching is a powerful way to achieve your health & wellness goals and to help you lay the groundwork for sustainable practices. It can help you gain insights to what you need, obstacles that prevent you from achieving what you want, and ways that you can achieve positive and lasting practices. It can also help you translate advice from your medical provider into more effective practices in your daily life, provide more balance in your life, and help support your own care giving practices. For more specific benefits, please see our Coaching & Program Benefits page.
Life is complicated right now and I don’t have time…
If you’re time-pressed, our recommendation is to start small and build your health & wellness practice step-by-step. An hour a day — or even an hour a week – can advance your health and wellness goals in a matter of weeks. Get started with a workshop, weekly coaching, or even just a single reset…and go from there.
Finances are tight, how can I participate?
We understand health & wellness budgets aren’t unlimited, or may be very limited. For those who can’t commit to more extensive programs, we offer workshops and free community to get you started. With these, you’ll learn foundations that will get you started learning about yourself: your individual needs and style, your strengths, what you want to work on, and how to manage potential barriers. You can design your own health & wellness plan. With even a modest commitment, you can get started on your path to better health, feeling better, and optimizing your life, your time, and your energy.
What makes The Wellspring Collaborative different?
We’re not just a program—we’re a collaborative. That means you’re not just a client; you’re part of a growing, supportive community of people working together to advance our wellness practices. We focus on trusted, science-informed health and wellness practices; and our tools are flexible, human-centered, and designed for real life. Whether you’re starting or leveling up, you’ll find a space to grow, learn, and feel supported.
What qualifications do your coaches have?
Our coaches, guest collaborators, and partners, come from diverse professional backgrounds, including: certified health & wellness coaching, mind-body medicine, behavioral science, nutrition, and lifestyle counseling. They’re also selected for their empathy, insight, and ability to align with people’s individual needs. Read our About Section to know more about our Founders and Lead Health Coaches, Alice and Cynthia.
Is everything online, or do you offer in-person options?
Most of our programming is currently online, including coaching, workshops, and virtual community meetups. This allows us to serve people from different locations. Occasionally, we offer in-person retreats or pop-up events, which we announce in advance.
Is this a good fit if I have a chronic condition or disability?
Yes. Our approach is adaptive, inclusive, and centered on your individual goals and experiences. Many of our members live with chronic illness or pain, and our programs are designed to support you wherever you are on your journey. We’ll work with you to identify sustainable practices that align with your capacity, energy levels, and health priorities. You’re not expected to “push through”—you’re encouraged to move in ways that are meaningful and supportive to you.
As highlighted in our About Coaching, page, we are board-certified or board-eligible health coaches, not medical providers. We do not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for medical conditions. If you are managing a chronic or complex condition, we strongly recommend you continue working with your healthcare provider. Our work is complementary and focused on behavior change, lifestyle support, and wellness strategies as defined by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).