The New Gold Standard in Health Coaching
We exist to fill the gap mainstream healthcare ignores.
The Problem We Solve
Here's the truth: your doctor doesn't have time for you. Not because they don't care, but because the healthcare system is broken. The average primary care visit lasts 15-17 minutes. That's barely enough time to address your immediate concerns, let alone help you implement lasting lifestyle changes.
You're told to "eat better and exercise more" — advice that's technically correct but practically useless. Where do you start? How do you fit it into your actual life? What happens when motivation fades?
Meanwhile, insurance covers treatment but not prevention. It pays for the medication after you develop a chronic condition, but not the support that could have prevented it in the first place.
Information isn't the problem. You already know what you should do. Implementation is the problem — and that's exactly what we solve.
Partnership, Not Prescription
Our approach is built on evidence-based behavior change — not fads, not quick fixes, not one-size-fits-all programs.
Evidence-Based Methodology
We use proven techniques like motivational interviewing and the transtheoretical model of behavior change. These aren't buzzwords — they're the same evidence-based approaches used in clinical settings worldwide.
Client-Led Sessions
We don't tell you what to do. We work with you to discover what's actually holding you back and help you build strategies that fit your real life — not some idealized version of it.
Hyper-Personalized Strategies
Every resource, every strategy, every conversation is tailored to your specific situation. What works for a busy executive is different from what works for a new parent.
We Know Our Lane
We complement medical care — we don't replace it. We work within our scope of practice and collaborate with your healthcare team when appropriate.
Our 6 Pillars Framework
Certified Professionals
Not another wellness influencer. Real credentials that matter.
NBC-HWC Certification
The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) credential is the gold standard in our field. It's administered in partnership with the National Board of Medical Examiners — the same organization that creates the licensing exams for physicians.
This isn't a weekend certification from an Instagram course. It requires accredited training, supervised practice hours, and passing a rigorous board examination.
Mike Vera, MS, NBC-HWC
Founder
Former Health Coach at Stanford University School of Medicine with a master's degree in Exercise Science & Health Promotion, Mike founded Avantia to bring evidence-based health coaching to people who are tired of generic advice and quick-fix promises. Our team of certified coaches brings the same rigorous, personalized approach to every client.
See If We're a Fit
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