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Is hiring a health coach worth it?

40 people answered this on the record, across 18 organisations. more energy through the day was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 13 interviews. feeling heard and supported by the provider was another volunteered theme, appearing in 10 interviews. The timeframe described most often was 2 – 6 months. These were open-ended interviews, so an unmentioned change should not be read as a result that did not happen.

Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-09-25. Updated as new interviews arrive.

Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.

Changes customers chose to talk about

Based on 40 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.

Themes volunteered by people answering: Is hiring a health coach worth it?
Volunteered themeInterview mentions
More energy13
Felt supported10
Weight change9
Team & hiring7
More clients6
Family & relationships6
  • “But through that unfolding of really becoming more home in my body, the energy pieces that I remembered from my upbringing and how the world seemed to me and appeared to me as a child really began to make more sense.”Cecily Armstrong
  • “And I saw and heard from them the impact that that had, and that really helped me to put some faith into Beth.”Stacey O'Brien
  • “I had PRP in my hip and ended up not needing it in my knee because just losing the weight and using the peptides, I was able to resolve my knee pain completely.”Michele Pohlmann
  • “Since launching our LMS, we have been able to set up our new hires.”Kelly McPherson

How long it took them

  • 2 – 6 months · 2
  • Over a year · 1

The interviews behind this answer

What they doubted first

  • “So if you're thinking about working with Cobblestone Consulting, I would tell you, do not hesitate.”Kelly McPherson
  • “Yes, Dr. Christensen highlighted that with shrinking reimbursements and thin margins, Virtual Rockstar provides a high-level, quality worker at a cost-effective rate compared to traditional hiring.”Erik Norwood
  • “I didn't have much of a hesitation using a system like Virtual Front Desk because I had seen it in other practices and I know where the future of healthcare is going. But what I was hesitant on was just to see if it was going to work as well as I'd hoped it w…”Will Humphreys

Follow-up questions they answered

How can a company with no LMS experience successfully launch TalentLMS?
Kelly McPherson noted that her team was 'very green' and felt 'pretty lost' with LMS systems. Cobblestone Consulting provided real-world experience, guiding them through screen-sharing sessions and recordings rather than just taking control, which built the team's internal competency. — Kelly McPherson
What is the best way to handle technical questions during an LMS rollout?
According to Kelly, working with Cobblestone experts like Megan and Lori ensured every question was answered 'quickly, confidently, and always with what we needed.' They met weekly or biweekly to check off every requirement the team had. — Kelly McPherson
Is hiring an LMS consultant worth the investment for a growing business?
Kelly McPherson states that it is 'worth the call' and 'worth the time' because Cobblestone saves the company significant time and money. Their expertise allowed Objective Health to implement role-based learning paths that drastically increased operational efficiency. — Kelly McPherson
What are the common objections to hiring a Virtual Rockstar?
Dr. Norene Christensen noted that her primary hesitation was a lack of understanding of the model and pushback from her key employees. However, she found that with the right training, the assistant became a seamless member of the team. — Erik Norwood
How does a virtual assistant integrate into a local healthcare team?
According to Dr. Christensen, her Virtual Rockstar integrated easily by attending all staff and front-desk meetings. The assistant became 'part of the family' while handling patient-facing tasks like calls and scheduling. — Erik Norwood
Is Virtual Rockstar a cost-effective solution for medical practices?
Yes, Dr. Christensen highlighted that with shrinking reimbursements and thin margins, Virtual Rockstar provides a high-level, quality worker at a cost-effective rate compared to traditional hiring. — Erik Norwood

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