NBHWC for Occupational Therapy Practitioners: Do You Need Board Certification in Health & Wellness Coaching?

If you’re an occupational therapy practitioner exploring health and wellness coaching, you may be wondering whether NBHWC certification changes your scope, replaces your OT license, or is even necessary. The short answer: it depends on how and where you plan to practice. In this article, we break down what NBHWC is, how it differs from ICF, and why coaching skills can complement occupational therapy without replacing it.