A Health Coach's Guide to Lab Testing with Dr. Ken Berry

A Health Coach's Guide to Lab Testing with Dr. Ken Berry

Author: Primal Health Coach Institute March 13, 2024 Duration: 1:03:41
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, 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.
 
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. Berry on:
The Functional Lab Testing for Health Coaches Specialist Certification - https://www.primalhealthcoach.com/functional-lab-testing-specialist-certification/
 
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