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Philly.com: Coaches to Help Clean Out Life’s Messes

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Published: July 2, 2009 under Archived Coaching News

July 2, 2009 – Philly.com – Philadelphia, PA, USA

Five years ago, Erin Owen traded smart suits and a six-figure salary with all the perks for flexible hours, more modest pay, and loose Eastern-style tunics and slacks. She hasn’t looked back.

Certified to practice nutrition and health counseling, Owen joined the growing ranks of the thousands who call themselves lifestyle coaches, a field that continues to attract customers despite the economic doldrums.

Her business, Health Catalyst, includes one-on-one counseling and has expanded into workshops in nutrition and yoga. Since her son was born, Owen has gone to a part-time practice, taking on a couple of new clients each month but working with only eight at any one time.

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