Sandra Scheinbaum, PhD, shares how health coaches empower patients with autoimmune conditions to create lasting lifestyle change.

Sandra Scheinbaum, PhD, founder of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, explains why health coaches are vital partners in healing. She describes how coaching empowers patients to set meaningful goals, build resilience, and take small steps that lead to lasting lifestyle change. By blending positive psychology, accountability, and a heart-centered approach, coaches help people with autoimmune and chronic conditions thrive.

Dr. Sandra Scheinbaum is the founder and CEO of the Functional Medicine Coaching Academy, where she has trained thousands of health coaches worldwide. With nearly 40 years of experience as a clinical psychologist, she pioneered the integration of positive psychology, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mind-body medicine into patient care. A lifelong educator and author of several books, she continues to champion health coaching as a powerful tool for transforming healthcare and combating chronic disease.