Andy’s Journey to Becoming a Certified Holistic Health Coach with IPHM Accreditation
Celebrating Andy!
Andy Giving Reiki in the Zen Pod
Discover how Andy, a dedicated Reiki and breathwork practitioner living in Thailand, transformed his practice and became a certified holistic health coach. This story highlights how the Barefoot Roadmap + Health Coach Certification Add-On helped him deepen his healing work and achieve professional accreditation.
What You'll Learn in This Blog:
Why lived experience makes the best health coaches
How the Barefoot Roadmap course works
What’s included in the 3-month coaching certification upgrade
The power of case study learning and embodiment
How you can register with the IPHM and start your own practice
Bonus insights from Andy’s real-world application
We are over the moon to introduce you to the lovely Andy, our very first graduate of the Barefoot Roadmap Holistic Health Course, now a fully accredited Holistic Health Coach with the INternational Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IHPM).
Andy is a true trailblazer. A Yorkshire man living in Thailand, he’s spent over a decade devoted to healing. His practice blends Reiki, breathwork, meditation, movement, ice baths, saunas, healing circles, and deep discussions around psyche and soul. But something called him to expand his repertoire and build a foundation of knowledge to support his current practice...
“I was listening to Jennie on the Richie Allen Show and everything she said just struck every chord. I rang her up, we had a great chat – and off we went,” Andy recalls.
Over the course of a year, Andy immersed himself in our unique fusion of clinical insight, spiritual tools, evidence for what he knew in his bones and grounded holistic practice. His biggest awakenings? Learning about the connection of the gut microbiome, nervous system, and the power of adrenal health – revelations he now integrates deeply into his healing sessions.
“I feel like I truly belong in this field now. I’ve put in the time, the learning, the expansion... and my practice has transformed because of it.”
Andy’s future is as open as his heart. From working in wellness resorts and schools to the dream of loading up a camper van and taking his gifts on the road, his vision is alive, expansive, and real.
His advice to new students?
“Stick with it. Don’t just learn it – live it. I lived each segment as I went, and now I know these practices work. I’m not faking it. I’ve embodied it, and I’m ready to pass it on.”
Andy, we’re so proud of you. You’ve lit the way for many more to follow. ✨
Follow Andy and The Zen Pod on Instagram and take a look at his services at: https://zenpod.me/
Why Lived Experience Makes the Best Health Coaches
The most powerful coaches aren't those with the glossiest certificates, they're the ones who've been there. They've faced burnout, hormone imbalance, gut issues, grief, trauma… and instead of giving up, they got curious. They healed themselves and now want to light the path for others.
At The Barefoot Healers, we believe your lived experience is your superpower. Our course doesn’t ask you to erase that , it invites you to alchemise it. Because when you’ve walked through the fire, you hold the wisdom, empathy, and intuition that books alone can’t teach.
How the Barefoot Roadmap Course Works
The Barefoot Roadmap is a 6-month guided journey through integrative and spiritual wellness. You’ll explore your health through eight holistic pillars — from digestion and detox to energy, nervous system support, emotional release, and intuitive tools like Reiki, herbs, and somatic wisdom.
This is a flexible, self-paced programme, but you’re not doing it alone. You’ll be supported every step of the way by Jennie and Bo, our two integrative practitioners and soul-led guides. We blend grounded clinical knowledge with soulful insight. You’ll receive video teachings, printable tools, rituals, resources, and live access points to stay inspired.
What’s Included in the 3-Month Coaching Certification Upgrade
Once you complete the Barefoot Roadmap, you’ll have the option to upgrade into our Health Coaching Certification pathway — a 3-month deepening designed to prepare you for client work.
Here’s what’s included:
4 core modules
Foundations of Health Coaching
Advanced Coaching Techniques
The Art of Holistic Case Taking
Bonus Business Launch Guide
5 client case studies
You’ll put your learning into practice by working with real clients, with our guidance and structure.3 private mentoring sessions
One-to-one support with one of our health coaches to review your cases, refine your skills, and boost your confidence.Templates, protocols, and tools
So you’re ready to hit the ground running as a certified holistic health coach.
The Power of Case Study Learning and Embodiment
We don’t believe in learning from the sidelines. Transformation happens when you apply what you’ve learned, and feel it in your own life.
That’s why the coaching upgrade is grounded in real client case studies. You’ll learn how to take a case, ask the right questions, think holistically, and create supportive, nourishing health plans for people who need your insight. And because you’ve lived the Roadmap yourself, you’re not just sharing theory , you’re sharing truth.
How You Can Register with the IPHM and Start Your Own Practice
After successfully completing your case studies and mentoring sessions, you’ll receive your Barefoot Health Coach Certificate, which allows you to register as a Certified Holistic Health Coach with the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM).
This gives you:
Professional recognition
The ability to practise and charge for your services
Access to insurance and practitioner support
A platform to share your gifts with confidence
You’ll also be invited to continue your growth in our mentorship programme, where you’ll receive ongoing community, training, and guidance.
Bonus Insights from Andy’s Real-World Application
Andy, our first graduate and certified coach, integrated everything he learned into his existing Reiki and breathwork practice in Thailand. He now runs deeper healing sessions, guides groups with more awareness, and is exploring working with schools, resorts, and even travelling in a van to offer healing across borders.
His experience shows just how versatile and real this training is. It’s not cookie-cutter. It’s yours to shape and share.
Want to become a certified holistic health coach too?
Join The Barefoot Roadmap Holistic Health Course – a life-changing journey of learning, intuition, and embodiment.
You’ll receive the full holistic curriculum plus the option to graduate as an accredited IHPM holistic health coach. Next intake now enrolling!
🌱 Visit: thebarefoothealers.com/roadmap
