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Health Coaching Has Emerged — and We're Ready to Elevate It

This week our team is in Salt Lake City presenting at the 2026 International Congress on Integrative Medicine & Health. We're sharing new research on where clinical health coaching stands today, where the gaps are, and what it will take to move the field forward with the rigor and clarity it deserves.
Kevin Cloninger, PhD
April 20, 2026
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