Welcome to Health Coaches Academy

We're so thrilled to have you here as you embark on your journey to becoming a Health Coach. While you're waiting to dive into your studies, we've created this special place just for you.

Here, you'll find a wealth of resources to help you get started, including inspiring webinars, tips to help you prepare, and a guide to your course essentials. You can also explore the exciting projects we're working on and meet the wonderful team who will be supporting, guiding, and cheering you on every step of the way!

A new chapter of your life lies ahead and we can't wait to support your growth into a successful Health Coach!

Graduate Testimonials

There's nothing more inspiring than real stories from those who've walked the path before you. Our testimonials come directly from students who have graduated from Health Coaches Academy. They share their journeys, experiences, and how their time with us has helped them grow both personally and professionally.

We're so proud of what our graduates have achieved, and their words offer a genuine glimpse into the transformational power of becoming a certified Health Coach with HCA. Take a moment to read their stories - they might inspire your own journey!

"Personal growth was immense!"

"The personal growth that I experienced through this course was immense! I have grown in confidence, gained a clear sense of direction, am more mindful, and have a more positive view of life than when I started the course. I am a lot healthier and my life is now more balanced. I have loads more energy and I am enjoying life more.

I have witnessed some amazing client transformations. One lost 6 kgs in just six weeks, while another said that Health Coaching has saved their marriage thanks to being able to show up more positively at home and in their relationship.

Chaneen Dippenaar

"Making me see what life is all about"

When I started this course I was not expecting it to make such an impact on my life personally, but I found it was better than therapy! I am now in a fantastic space mentally, emotionally, and physically.

I have found what nutrition works for me, I don't even remember when last I had cravings, and I have discovered the joy of exercise and running, so much so, that I run 10 km every weekend and plan on doing a half marathon soon, something that once would have filled me with dread.

Thank you HCA for making me see what life is all about.

Edwina Simmonds

"It has transformed me."

Doing the HCA Health Coaching course has not only changed my life, it has transformed me.

I used to have brain fog and I would wake up tired every single day. I realised I was perimenopausal but did not know how to deal with these symptoms until I started studying with HCA.

As I progressed through the course, I got to understand myself and my own health as well as consider what I want to achieve in life.

From improving my diet, removing refined and processed food, and intentionally incorporating physical exercise, mindfulness and gratitude, my memory has significantly improved. I now wake up every morning with renewed energy, a positive attitude, and a better mood. Needless to say, I have a happier family too! I truly am a much-improved version of myself.

Sindiswa Chuene

"Valuable and incredible experience"

HCA training has been an amazing experience for me. The focus on not just learning but growing and developing your skills but yourself as a person has been a valuable and incredible experience. The content and knowledgeable, caring mentors and coaches have added richly to my life. Outstanding programme producing outstanding coaches.

Bobby Hamman

"One of the most rewarding careers."

Having retired from a 37-year career in IT, graduating from HCA has allowed me to step into an exciting new career in the latter part of my life. Being able to give back and make a difference in the lives of others has to be one of the most rewarding careers. Seeing ladies reclaim their health, find balance in their lives, and regain energy and 'zest for life' spurs you to want to see this happen for more and more people.

One of the most rewarding experiences was working with a lady who lost all her hair to alopecia, after making the eating and lifestyle changes, we saw her hair start to grow back, saw her lose weight, and regain her health, her confidence, and her self-esteem.

Brigitte Nowicki

"A pivotal life moment for me."

Deciding to do the HCA training has undoubtedly been a pivotal life moment for me. The nutritional awareness and knowledge I am gaining including the depth of coaching skills provided has equipped me with a powerful mode of health change for all. Being able to now be a guide to better health, to coach to find a life of vitality and fulfillment is a privilege to witness unfolding. My time with HCA has been life changing.

My Health Coaching career has only just begun but one of my first clients was an 82 year old gentleman who had lost his mojo, felt low, and most importantly had stopped running.

I offered him various possibilities, including a nutritional approach through Health Coaching and it felt right for him. WE agreed upon an 8-week programme. If we fast forward to now: it took longer than eight weeks, he decided a break after five weeks was necessary, there were many bumps in the road which were mainly about him adapting to new behaviours and choices at his age, but slowly (that is the key!) and with supportive coaching, he established new eating habits, more helpful routines, got rid of things that were holding him back, and found a deeper sense of purpose again.

He now runs his target mileage each week, has lost weight, feels wonderful, and his repationships are flourishing. It's not about just eating better, it's so much more than that, but it takes time, courage, awareness, and a whole lot of support.

"Down in the dumps, overweight and unfit. That's what I felt as an 82-year-old who'd stopped distance running for over two years. Last June, Health Coach Simon Heale, through a combination of empathy and professional advice, inspired me to practice the blood sugar way of achieving a balanced diet addn get me moving again. But I had set my own goals. So I chose to lose 7 kg and run 8 km by this autumn. I achieved both well ahead of schedule. More important: I feel younger, fitter, and happier all round."

Simon Heale

"Our health is at the core of everything in our lives."

This course has been a real journey in so many different ways, it has taught me so much and has confirmed even more to me that health is at the core of everything in our lives.

I feel calmer, more balanced, accepting and focussed person and often coach myself to improve things in my own life and overcome challenges and/or barriers.

I have a number of clients signed up to work with me already, I also co-host a local menopause support group in collaboration with a local natural health and therapy centre.