Wellness professional
Duties and Responsibilities:
Wellness specialists work
for schools, local governments, companies or other organizations to suggest,
support and train people on their health and fitness goals. The types of
concerns are as varied as weight and diabetes prevention and maintaining a healthy
work-life balance. A specialist often consults with people directly on
lifestyle, eating and exercise habits and may direct an individual to a doctor
for any serious health concerns. The main
duties of a wellness specialist are to educate the public on how to improve
their daily choices, prevent illness or access local resources. The method
should be customized to the audience. For example, a wellness specialist
working for a company may hold a seminar and make break room posters on
preventative care, ergonomic seating, and the importance of exercise to
productivity and motivation. Beyond this direct outreach, a wellness specialist
may advise employers on the best insurance provider to meet employee needs.
When working for the city, a specialist may focus on a larger array of concerns
from local outdoor exercise options to diabetes care facilities in the area.
Salary: $55,254 a year
Education:
Get practical skills and
evidence-based training by instructors expert in health and wellness fields
that include traditional and integrative medical education to meet your career
goals:
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Reflection: Do you
think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?
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