For Health & Performance Professionals

Foundations in Solution-Focused Health Coaching Certification

Frustrated with trying to get clients to enroll in your program and then stick with it? Your expertise isn't the problem. It's that most professionals weren’t trained to talk to clients in the way that produces lasting behavior change. This certification gives you a structured, evidence-based approach that shifts how people engage, take ownership, and act — whether you work in a clinic, a gym, a coaching practice, or a corporate wellness program.

Self-paced · 6–8 hours · 4 1:1 Live Case Consults · $1,495

The Conversation Gap in Coaching and Training

What most practitioners default to

Assess the problem. Build the plan. Explain the rationale. Encourage. Motivate. Hold the client accountable.

You're confident you're doing good coaching. But clients plateau, skip sessions, or disengage. Those who seemed excited during the discovery call lose momentum within weeks. Progress stalls. And you find yourself working harder than the person you're trying to help.

The issue isn't your expertise or your program. It's that trying to fix problems, as you've been trained to do, can produce insight without ownership. You become the engine of the client's change instead of the client.

What the solution-focused approach does differently

Instead of analyzing what's wrong and recommending solutions, this approach begins with three questions: What does the client want to be different? What's already working, even in small ways? What would they be doing differently that would show things are improving?

When clients describe the future they dream of in terms of concrete, observable behaviors, define the difference those behaviors would make, and notice the small things they're already doing that put them on the path toward change, everything shifts. Behavior change becomes inevitable because the next steps came from them, not from you.

Want proof? The solution-focused approach is backed by over 365 outcome studies across 33 countries and can produce meaningful change in 4–6 sessions with lower dropout rates than comparable interventions.

What the Certification Gives You

A structured method with real-time mapping tool, private case consults, and certification you can share on social media.

Reliable Structure and Tool

The 3-part solution-focused structure provides a strong behavior change trajectory while the Dialogic Orientation Quadrant helps you track the conversation moment-to-moment so you can guide it toward engagement and patient ownership. The approach works in 5-minute check-ins and 30-minute consults alike.

4 Private 1:1 Consults + Practice Lab

Dedicated time to ask questions, consult on real client cases, and see how the approach applies in your specific context. Plus one month of live Practice Lab sessions to refine your skills with expert guidance after certification.

Professional Credential + LinkedIn Badge

Upon completion, you earn the Foundations in Solution-Focused Health Coaching Certification — a verified professional credential that differentiates your practice and signals evidence-based training to clients and employers.

Self-paced certification 4 private 1:1 consults Unlimited AI practice Human-reviewed certification 1 month Practice Lab Certificate + LinkedIn badge
SolutionCoach AI practice interface showing a simulated client conversation

Practice Before You Apply

SolutionCoach AI™ simulates real client scenarios — so you build fluency before using the approach in sessions. Think of it as a flight simulator for coaching conversations.

  • Realistic client scenarios with immediate feedback
  • Unlimited reps — available 24/7
  • Low-stakes practice, high-value skill development
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I completely threw out the gym's old script — my closing rate was zero doing it that way. But after going through Stamina Lab's training, everything changed. My closing rate shot up because the conversations were completely different. We were actually evoking change in that first 30-minute session.
Collin Adams
Collin Adams
Personal Trainer

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Foundations Certification for? +
Foundations is designed for health, wellness, and fitness professionals who guide other people's behavior — health coaches, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, wellness practitioners, nutrition coaches, and integrative health professionals. If your work depends on people following through, this certification gives you a structured communication framework to make every conversation more effective.
Do I need prior coaching or behavior-change training? +
No. The Foundations Certification is designed for practitioners who communicate with clients every day — whether you have a formal coaching background or not. You'll learn how to apply the solution-focused approach within the work you already do, not add another layer of complexity.
How does this differ from Motivational Interviewing? +
Both approaches are evidence-based and client-centered, but they differ fundamentally in focus. Motivational Interviewing explores and resolves ambivalence to strengthen readiness for change. The solution-focused approach starts with what's wanted — bypassing problem analysis entirely and building directly toward the person's preferred future. In practice, solution-focused conversations tend to be faster, more energizing for both parties, and easier to apply consistently across varied coaching contexts.
How much time will this take? +
Most professionals complete the certification in 6–8 hours. It's fully self-paced, so you can move through lessons, practice with the AI simulator, and complete the certification assessment on your own schedule. The program also includes four private 1:1 consultation sessions, scheduled at your convenience.
How do I get certified? +
Certification is based on demonstrated ability, not memorization. You'll conduct a coaching session with SolutionCoach AI™, complete a structured self-assessment, and submit a transcript. A certified reviewer provides personalized feedback and confirms competency before awarding certification.
What is SolutionCoach AI™? +
SolutionCoach AI™ is Stamina Lab's proprietary AI practice tool. It simulates real client scenarios — including resistant, ambivalent, and complex presentations — and gives you immediate feedback on your solution-focused technique. Available 24/7 with unlimited repetitions, it bridges the gap between learning the framework and applying it confidently in real sessions.
Are CME credits available? +
Yes. The Foundations Certification is approved for 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Indiana University School of Medicine. CME credits are primarily relevant for licensed healthcare professionals (physicians, NPs, PAs, RNs). All graduates — regardless of profession — receive the professional certification and LinkedIn badge upon completion.
Can my whole team or organization enroll? +
Yes. Stamina Lab offers team training packages for fitness studios, wellness organizations, and coaching teams. When an entire team shares the same solution-focused framework, conversations become more consistent, client experience improves, and retention typically increases. Learn about Foundations for Teams →
Is there a free way to experience the approach before enrolling? +
Yes — the free training "The 5-Minute Conversation That Changes Everything" introduces the core solution-focused framework and shows you what a well-structured behavior-change conversation looks like in practice.

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Everything you need to know — the approach, what's included, how certification works, and how to enroll.

Evidence-based approach · Professional credential · 30-day satisfaction guarantee