Community Focus/Health Coach Team

What a funny name for a sprout.  The reason, is because I have a dual purpose with this one.  FIrst to share some goals for 2012, and second to share some information with those who have expressed interest in Beyond Organic University.  So if that isn’t you, then just read the first part!

So over the last few weeks, I have been asking you like crazy, “What are your big goals for 2012?  What life and world changing steps are you going to take, and how are you going to serve the kingdom of God?”  These are the questions that I have interest in.  And after hearing many different responses, I know it is time to share some of my own.

I used to engage in a good amount of philanthropy, that has been reduced quite a bit over the last two years, primarily because I have had a pretty significant income change.  I know we are very busy, but we used to average right around 800 patient visits a week, when now that number sits around 600 on our busier weeks.  With job loss, and income loss, many people have cut their care, and ultimately I sponsor and donate less because of it.

I don’t like this.  I feel like I have been given a great talent to serve.  I would argue that we all have, regardless of what you think of your own talents, I feel confident that you too have a talent to serve.  So for 2012, I am looking to grow my gift of my services, and I want your help.  I am looking for non-profit orgs, that support people in difficult situations.  Individuals being rescued from the streets, abuse, etc.  Children without families or homes.  People who could never possibly afford chiropractic, and would likely have no idea of its value.

If you have relationships with groups like this, I want to be put in touch with them.  My goal is to find a way to bring them into the office at those times when we are slow, and to provide free care.  I don’t know how many we can handle, I figure God will take care of that, but I do know that so many of you have shared stories that are miraculous, and I would like the next one to be about one of the most unlikely candidates you could think of.

That is ONE of my goals for 2012.  Be well – Dr. E

 

 

Beyond Organic University

So many of you have been bringing up the Beyond Organic University Health Coach program.  I wanted to answer some basic questions for you, and help you see what you can and cannot do with that certification.

• The certification costs $200 for a 40-60 hour course, and access to all materials for one year for up to two people to become certified.
• Certification teaches you much of what we use and teach in Total Food Makeover and beyond.  The detail is significant, and you are tested on this material.
• It is not a degree, so you can not pursue degree careers that would be open to dietitians or nutritionists.  I believe the value is more however.  Similar to the fact that we do not use what we learned in school to teach you nutrition, the same applies to those degrees.
• You can however educate people in one on one settings, and charge for your time.  You can also host makeover events like those that we host, and in so doing charge for the event, or simply distribute products.
• In either case, you can pursue this as a career, or income to supplement your career, and in both cases I will help you plan your lecture, set up your event, and market.  Community education is what we want to support.

If you are interested, simply send me an email – dreric@healthsprout.com

 

Thanks and be well!