Co-Qualification: How Health Coaching Enhances Allied Health Practice

Episode Description: What does it really mean to wear more than one professional hat—and do it well? In this episode of The Health Coach Impact, we sit down with Julie Schutz, a physiotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience who has added health coaching, lifestyle medicine, and functional medicine to her professional toolkit. Julie shares how co-qualification has expanded her ability to support clients holistically—while staying aligned with ethical and professional scope of practice. From navigating conversations with clients to collaborating with doctors and allied health teams, Julie offers real-world examples of what it means to bring coaching into clinical care settings with integrity. Whether you're already a health professional—or considering adding a coaching or clinical qualification—this conversation will give you the clarity, inspiration, and practical insight to deepen your impact without crossing professional boundaries. Guest Bio: Julie Schutz is a practicing Physiotherapist with over 26 years of experience in public, private, and community health. She holds postgraduate qualifications in pelvic floor rehabilitation and is a Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach, Certified Fitgenes Practitioner, Clinical Pilates Specialist, and Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner. Julie is passionate about preventive health and believes co-qualification gives health professionals a powerful opportunity to expand their impact—while staying aligned with their scope of practice. How to get in touch with HCANZA Facebook HCANZA Exclusive Group: www.facebook.com/groups/hcanzaexclusiveaccess Facebook HCANZA Open Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hcanza Facebook HCANZA Page: https://www.facebook.com/HCANZA/ Linkedin HCANZA PAge: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hcanza Youtube HCANZA Page: https://www.youtube.com/@HCANZA Instagram HCANZA: https://www.instagram.com/hcanza.healthcoaches/