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Unlocking Career Growth: How Health Coaching Skills Can Expand Your Professional Pathways
Many professionals reach a point where they want more from their careers, more meaning, more flexibility, or greater financial stability. One increasingly valuable route is developing health coaching skills. At Active Health Group, we train practitioners to support behaviour change, wellbeing, and lifestyle health using evidence-based coaching frameworks. These skills don’t just benefit clients. They significantly enhance your professional value across a wide range of industr

Richard Johnson
Feb 223 min read


How Clinical Nutritional Therapists Address Chronic Health Issues
Chronic health problems affect millions worldwide, often requiring ongoing management rather than quick fixes. Clinical nutritional therapists play a vital role in supporting individuals with these long-term conditions by focusing on nutrition and lifestyle changes tailored to each person’s needs. For those interested in pursuing a career in this field, training with Active Health Group offers a flexible, comprehensive path to becoming a qualified clinical nutritional therapi

Richard Johnson
Jan 123 min read


Transforming Your Inner Critic: Simple Reframing Tools for a Positive Mindset
Everyone has an inner voice that comments on their actions and decisions. Sometimes, this voice can be harsh, critical, and discouraging. This inner critic can hold us back from reaching our potential, causing self-doubt and anxiety. Learning how to deal with this inner critic using simple reframing tools can help shift your mindset toward positivity and self-compassion. Understanding the Inner Critic The inner critic is that part of your mind that points out flaws, mistakes,

Richard Johnson
Nov 30, 20253 min read


The Importance of Evidence-Based Health Coaching
Health coaching is now widely recognised as a powerful way to support behaviour change and long-term wellbeing. But not all health coaching is created equal. At Active Health Group, we train practitioners in evidence-based health coaching, a structured, science-informed approach that helps clients achieve meaningful and sustainable improvements in their health. This matters more than ever. With so much conflicting wellness advice online, people need coaches who understand ph

Richard Johnson
Oct 31, 20253 min read


Why Stress Hormones Could Be Keeping You Exhausted and On Edge
You wake up tired. You crave sugar late at night. You're doing the workouts and eating the right foods, yet that belly fat won't budge....

Richard Johnson
Sep 10, 20255 min read


Cognitive Dissonance in Decision Making: A Deep Dive into How Conflicting Beliefs Impact Choices
Cognitive dissonance, a term coined by social psychologist Leon Festinger in 1957, refers to the psychological discomfort one experiences...

Richard Johnson
Aug 12, 20254 min read


The Many Faces of Health Coaching – Who It Helps
Health Coaching – Not Just for the Unwell When people first hear the term health coach, they often think it’s only for those with medical...

Richard Johnson
Aug 11, 20253 min read


The Science of Behaviour Change – Why Health Coaching Works
Why Knowledge Alone Isn’t Enough Most people know that eating better, exercising regularly, sleeping well, and managing stress are...

Richard Johnson
Aug 11, 20253 min read


What is Health Coaching? A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Understanding Health Coaching Health coaching is one of the fastest-growing professions in the UK — and for good reason. It offers a...

Richard Johnson
Aug 10, 20253 min read


The Rise of Health Coaching in the UK – From Niche to Mainstream
Over the past decade, health coaching in the UK has evolved from a little-known wellness service to a key player in preventive...

Richard Johnson
Aug 9, 20253 min read


Why Trauma Isn’t a Trend – And Why Trauma-Informed Practice Matters More Than Ever
In recent years, the word “trauma” has surged into everyday conversations across wellness, coaching, and even corporate leadership...

Richard Johnson
Aug 9, 20253 min read


Stop the Learning Overload
How to Turn Knowledge into Real Business Success Are you addicted to learning, but frustrated by a lack of results in your business?...

Richard Johnson
Aug 9, 20251 min read


Why We Don’t Shout the Loudest
You may have noticed something about us. We’re not everywhere. We don’t flood your feed with daily posts or paid ads. We’re not...

Richard Johnson
Aug 9, 20253 min read


From Sports Therapy to Integrative Health
The Evolution of Active Health Group When we first started Active Health Group over 25 years ago, our focus was on Sports Therapy and...

Richard Johnson
Jul 21, 20253 min read


Why We Don’t Shout the Loudest
You may have noticed something about us. We’re not everywhere. We don’t flood your feed with daily posts or paid ads. We’re not...
Richard Johnson
Jul 14, 20253 min read


Stop the Learning Overload
How to Turn Knowledge into Real Business Success Are you addicted to learning, but frustrated by a lack of results in your business?...

Richard Johnson
May 30, 20251 min read


Why Trauma Isn’t a Trend – And Why Trauma-Informed Practice Matters More Than Ever
In recent years, the word “trauma” has surged into everyday conversations across wellness, coaching, and even corporate leadership...
Richard Johnson
May 1, 20253 min read


Nourish Your Neurons: A Quick-Start Guide to Boosting Brain Health During Menopause
Did you know that during menopause, women experience a notable 30% drop in brain energy levels due to the decline in oestrogen? It's a...

Richard Johnson
Mar 3, 202510 min read


Unravelling the Lymphatic System and the Benefits of Lymphatic Massage
The human body operates like a finely tuned machine, with various systems working together for optimal health. One crucial yet often...
Richard Johnson
Feb 11, 20254 min read


Leverage Your Breath
Breathe As If You’re Already There It's easy to forget that we are all breathing, and without it, life is not possible. But have you...

Richard Johnson
Feb 10, 20254 min read
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