In recent years, a quiet but powerful shift has been taking place in the world of mental health. While traditional talk therapy remains valuable, more people are turning toward body-based approaches, seeking not just to understand their experiences, but to feel and release them. At the center of this movement is Somatic Healing practices through Somatic Coaching, and it’s rapidly…
Why the Future Belongs to Coaches & Practitioners Who Create Transformation, Not Just Information… Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the health, wellness, coaching, and personal development industries. Today, anyone can ask ChatGPT for a personalized meal plan, a stress-management protocol, a workout program, or a behavior-change strategy within seconds. Artificial Intelligence has entered the health,…
As we head into 2026, the headlines can feel noisy—but underneath the volatility, something very clear is happening: People are investing more in their health, mental well-being, and longevity than ever before. Education is moving online at record speed. The global population is aging—and looking for support to live longer, healthier, more meaningful lives. If you’ve been…
A lot of company’s write biased information about their programs. We asked AI through a google search to review us and here is what the internet is saying: Integrative Wellness Academy (IWA Coaching) appears to have very positive reviews, with many individuals expressing satisfaction with the coaching certification program and the supportive, holistic approach to…
The coaching industry is STILL rapidly expanding, with more people seeking guidance in areas like health, career, relationships, stress management, wellbeing and personal growth. With the global coaching market continuing to grow, 2024 is the perfect time to step into this rewarding field. However, building a successful coaching business takes more than just passion—it requires…
In recent years, the concepts of somatic healing also known as somatic practice or somatic coaching and the field of somatic therapy have gained traction as effective methods for achieving holistic well-being. Both practices (modalities) are grounded in the belief that our bodies hold wisdom and that tapping into this wisdom can lead to profound…
The Booming Coaching Industry: A Snapshot The coaching industry (life coaching, somatic coaching, wellness coaching and holistic coaching niches) is experiencing unprecedented growth, evolving from a niche market into a mainstream profession. As people increasingly seek personal and professional development, the demand for coaches has surged. According to a recent report, the global coaching industry…
Integrative Wellness Academy (IWA) has been a leader since 2010 as an international online school for Integrative Life Coaches (ILC) and holistic practitioners such as Emotional Clearing Method Practitioners (ECM) and Integrative Somatic Practitioner (ISP). One of our recent graduates, Lisa Tran wrote a wonderful blog and honest review of her experience both getting her…
In a world where fitness trends come and go, one term that has been gaining traction is “somatic workout.” But what exactly does it entail, and how does it differ from other forms of exercise? Let’s delve into the essence of somatic workouts and explore their unique benefits. Understanding Somatic Workouts At its core, somatic…
The first quarter of the year tends to be the busiest season for coaches. This year will prove the same, however we are projecting that the first quarter busy season will bleed well into the second quarter as well. The global pandemic has left people deeply contemplating what they truly want their life to look…
The pandemic has shifted business in an extraordinary way for coaches and for the future of the coaching industry. Let’s examine the current market and future trends within the world wide coaching industry – The current market for coaching People see coaches to help them achieve goals through actionable steps Market preference of life coaching…
For many motivation as well as the state of ‘being motivated’ is a learned behavior. Many people learn (or do not learn) strategies for self-disciple and motivation through the values and lessons learned from family, participating in team sports and school experiences. However, not everyone is taught good strategies or habits that support optimal motivation….
By IWA founder, Rachel Eva Dew, DNM, PhD. Don’t just survive the holiday season, set yourself up to THRIVE! The holiday season has officially arrived holding all the joys, pains, fears, expectations, anxieties, to-do lists and other challenges we are ANTICIPATING. Maybe, just maybe THIS holiday season can be different. Maybe instead of surviving the…
The last year and a half have been a rolling challenge of ups and downs and transitions for all people around the globe. So many industries have been radically impacted. Some for the better and some for the worse. Coaching is one of the industries that has been seeing a significant boom during this time…
I spent my entire life as a, “survivor.” In a state of trauma. I believed that this was who I was. I defined myself based on the holds my past experiences had on me. It was settled, I was never to be free. This drove me to a passion to help others overcome. As I…
Whether you have a child heading back to school or not, this is a time to DIVE BACK IN. This back to school season calls you to UPLEVEL and to take action towards your dreams and goals. Whatever you have been day dreaming about throughout this summer, the fall is a time to begin to…
Bring on the resources… Find out why our founder, Rachel Eva is OBSESSED with eating micro-greens and sprouts in her nutritional blog HERE Love to cook healthy or want to? Check out Rachel’s secret foodie Instagram page where she has been posting medicinal foods and some of her healthy recipes under the radar for her friends and family HERE (her…
How many things do you have on your ‘must do’ and your ‘want to do’ lists for this summer? We want to invite you to remember to keep summer nourishment and self-care at the top of those lists! Is it time for you to revisit your values and make sure your summer plans are ALIGNED? Jump back…
Intuition is one of the basic human sense – this helps a person be aware of their internal landscape such as their emotions, boundaries and physical needs. When we drift away from our ability to hear the intuitive intelligence from within it can cause all kinds of mental, emotional, physical and even spiritual problems. Connecting…
Experiencing negative emotions is a part of the human experience. We are meant to have emotions, to process them and to release them. But what happens when emotions get stuck? Emotions can become stuck at both the conscious level (you are aware of these unresolved emotions) and also the unconscious level (you are not consciously…
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