EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 21 MIN
Ep. 85 - Scope of Practice: The Line Between Coaching, Medicine, and Harm
from The Balanced Bodies Blueprint
Scope of practice is one of the most ignored, and most dangerous, issues in modern fitness and health coaching. In this episode, we break down what doctors, registered dietitians, nutritionists, personal trainers, and health coaches are actually qualified to do, and where crossing the line puts clients at risk. We discuss how fear-based marketing, anti-medicine narratives, and “do-everything” coaching models have blurred professional boundaries, leading to misinformation, missed diagnoses, and real harm. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who values ethics, evidence, and client safety over clout. Coach VinnyEmail: [email protected]: vinnyrusso_balancedbodiesFacebook: Vinny Russo Dr. ErynEmail: [email protected]: dr.eryn_balancedbodiesFacebook: Eryn Stansfield LEGION 20% OFF CODEGo to https://legionathletics.com/ and use the code RUSSO for 20% off your order!
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Scope of practice is one of the most ignored, and most dangerous, issues in modern fitness and health coaching. In this episode, we break down what doctors, registered dietitians, nutritionists, personal trainers, and health coaches are actually qualified to do, and where crossing the line puts clients at risk. We discuss how fear-based marketing, anti-medicine narratives, and “do-everything” coaching models have blurred professional boundaries, leading to misinformation, missed diagnoses, and real harm. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who values ethics, evidence, and client safety over clout. Coach VinnyEmail: [email protected]: vinnyrusso_balancedbodiesFacebook: Vinny Russo Dr. ErynEmail: [email protected]: dr.eryn_balancedbodiesFacebook: Eryn Stansfield LEGION 20% OFF CODEGo to https://legionathletics.com/ and use the code RUSSO for 20% off your order!
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