Highlights

  • Science

    Scientific knowledge, translated into simple and understandable everyday language. The most important tool for earning a client's trust.

  • Tools

    Practical hands-on tools, questionnaires, and guidance to help you improve the quality of coaching and the success of your clients.

  • Support & Updates

    Continuous support from the team and research updates in your personal library will guarantee your and your clients' success.

Obesity Coaching Standard

  1. The Science of Obesity

  2. Navigating Medications, Perimenopause & Menopause

  3. The Science of Transformation & Plateaus

  4. The Non-Negotiables of a Holistic Lifestyle Change

  5. Supporting Identity Change & Overcoming Mental Barriers

  6. Becoming a Leading Expert in Obesity Coaching

Obesity Coaching Standard

  • €5.900,00

What's Included

In addition to the weekly course materials and bi-weekly live Zoom calls, you will get a lot of extra tools and materials that will help you succeed with your clients

  • Questionnaires

    Ready-to-use questionnaires to help you gather valuable information and build a personalized path to success for your clients.

  • Guides & E-books

    Client-ready guides and e-books you can share directly to help them remember and apply the instructions in daily life.

  • Lifetime Access

    You will have lifetime access to the course materials, and we keep your library and knowledge up to date with the latest research findings.

After the Training

  • You can confidently support clients long-term through weight loss and maintenance

  • You know how to coach GLP-1 users safely with real-world adherence and plateau strategies

  • You know how to create a high-trust reputation that increases retention, referrals, and revenue

  • You'll recognize hormone-related changes and know how to support your client through them

  • You spot red flags early, know how to support your client and when to refer

  • No more second-guessing: you’ll know exactly what to do and what to say in real time

  • You have the skills to handle sensitive moments, such as shame, relapse, and binge eating with empathy and a new approach

Your Instructor

Dr. Ritva Mettänen, MD

Dr. Ritva Mettänen, MD, is an expert in obesity coaching and obesity medicine. With clinical experience and 34 years of lived experience with obesity and overweight, she brings rare insight into what weight loss truly takes. She is known for translating research into clear, practical guidance – without oversimplifying the truth. Her mission is real, long-term transformation made possible for everyone.
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FAQ

  • Who is this training for?

    Anyone and everyone already working or planning to work with clients who wish to lose or maintain their weight: Health coaches, personal trainers, and healthcare practitioners who want a science-led, high-standard method for supporting their clients with weight loss and long-term weight management.

  • Do I need to be a medical or healthcare professional to apply?

    Absolutely not. You'd preferably have experience working with clients and a willingness to follow evidence-based practice and scope-of-practice boundaries.

  • I've worked with clients for years and have a lot of experience. Can this training provide me anything new?

    Real-life experience will not give you the same broad scientific knowledge or competence that this training will. If you’re already coaching or training clients, you take ethics seriously, you want structured competency (not “tips and tricks” or second-hand knowledge), and you’re ready to do the work required to support complex cases safely, you are the ideal candidate for the training.

  • Who is not a fit for this training?

    This is not for people looking for quick weight-loss hacks, unverified methods, or a course to “add credentials” without applying the skills. It’s also not for anyone unwilling to work within the scope of practice limits.

  • I’m a personal trainer. Can I apply?

    Yes, absolutely. If you support clients with weight loss, plateaus, adherence, or long-term maintenance, and want clearer communication, risk awareness, and a coaching structure, this training is exactly for you.

  • I’m a health coach. Can I apply?

    Yes. The program is built to strengthen safety, strategy, communication, and long-term support - especially in the GLP-1 era.

  • I’m a nutritionist/dietitian. Is this training relevant at my level?

    Yes. The focus is not just nutrition - it’s the full complexity of obesity: behavior, stigma, medication realities, red flags, and long-term change support. Many clinicians appreciate the coaching and adherence frameworks.

  • Can I apply if I’m not currently working with obesity clients?

    Yes, if you have a relevant background and/or a clear plan to work with this clientele. You’ll be expected to apply the methods in practice.

  • Do you teach medical treatment or prescribe medications?

    No. This certification does not train or authorize prescribing. It trains coaching competence: communication, safety awareness, behavior change support, and working alongside medical care within professional boundaries.

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