Wheel of Health
In today’s fast-paced and increasingly complex world, medical science and the evolution of unique models for health care are bringing us closer to truly personalized medicine. Given these evolving trends, the need for a comprehensive and dynamically responsive plan for your health is even more important. For this reason we want to help you create personalized health plans that are as responsive to your current health needs as they are adaptable to your future health.
The Characteristics of the Wheel of Health
Professional Care: Prevention and Intervention
Recommended complementary approaches following treatments recommended by your conventional medical care providers
Relationships and Communication
Spending time with family, friends, and/or co-workers who are supportive and with whom you communicate effectively.
Movement, Exercise, and Rest
Activities of daily living such as cleaning and gardening; exercise activities such as dancing, yoga, walking, running, and cycling; adequate rest and relaxation.
Physical Environment
Recommended complementary approaches following treatments recommended by your conventional medical care providers
Personal and Professional Development
Growing and developing your abilities, talents, and interests, both in your personal life and at work; living with both in balance.
Mind–Body Connection
Seeing purpose and meaning in something larger than yourself. This includes religious affiliation or other areas such as nature or the arts.
Nutrition
Eating a balanced, healthy diet is key in feeding your body the nutrients needed to maintain energy, health, and vitality.
Spirituality
Seeing purpose and meaning in something larger than yourself. This includes religious affiliation or other areas such as nature or the arts.
Mindful Awareness
At the center of it all, awareness of the present moment; paying attention to what you are doing while you are doing it.
Information on this page about Integrated Health Coaching and the Wheel of Health is credited to Duke University on behalf of Duke Integrated Medicine