Life Coaching

If you perform a Google search for “Life Coaching”, one of the first search results - Wikipedia - provides the following definition:

"Life coaching is a practice of assisting clients to determine and achieve personal goals."

Many patients have told us that they don’t need Life Coaching because they have had years of therapy, or they don’t believe in, or need therapy. Life coaching is not the same as counseling or Psychotherapy! Life Coaching is a “don’t miss” part of our program, and just one of the many unique components you will not receive elsewhere.

At Grossman Wellness Center, we strongly believe that optimal health is achieved by aligning the physical body and the most controlling part of your body – the mind.

Properly used, your mind is your most important organ of wellness, leading your physiology to generate in you the biochemistry of a long, healthy life. Improperly used, your mind can “think you” into disease, dysfunction and deterioration. Part of the ultimate Executive Physical, the 2 Day Comprehensive Program, includes the combination of the extensive scientific assessments of your physiology and vital functions and a substantial Life Coaching session with Dr Michael Catalano. Dr Catalano, a board-certified internist, brings to his Life Coaching his life experience of 60 years, his professional experience as a physician, immunology researcher, teacher and pharmaceutical industry executive and his training in Interactive Guided Imagery, the Higher Alignment process, cognitive reframing, deep relaxation, Open Space technology and body awareness.

During your Life Coaching session, Dr Catalano will listen to you, actively and neutrally, to hear your story, discern its themes and review them with you. You and he explore your thought patterns and beliefs and how they impact your body chemistry, your health, your personal fulfillment, your relationships and your life work. Through this process, you will discover and develop techniques specific to you and your life, to make your mind your best friend and truest guide on your longevity journey.

More about Interactive Guided Imagery
Imagery has a long history in the healing traditions of mankind. Imagery is a critical component of all healing experiences, including the well-described healing effects of placebos. Imagery directly influences the autonomic nervous system, and the power of imagination can promote specific physiological changes to aid healing.

In 1989, inspired by the pioneering work of Irving Oyle, Carl and Stephanie Simonton and Robert Assagioli, Martin Rossman, MD and David Bresler, PhD established the Academy for Guided Imagery (www.academyforguidedimagery.com) to provide in depth training for clinicians, to raise public and professional awareness about the benefits or imagery, and to support research, professional communication and the dissemination of imagery related information. Dr Catalano graduated from their training program in 1999, is a past president of its alumni group, and continues to speak at the Academy’s annual meetings.

More about Higher Alignment
Higher Alignment’s mission is to help its clients “to experience their essential nature and nurture conscious relationships”. Our physical, emotional and mental health depends on our ability to be our authentic selves, to engage in co-creative relationships, and to transcend negative relationships, in our personal and professional lives (www.higheralignment.com).Dr Catalano is a master coach and facilitator in the Higher Alignment organization.

Life Coaching can be added to the one day or half-day programs and Life Coaching sessions can be arranged separate from the Executive Physical programs.

Patient's Comments about Life Coaching
“Michael’s insights were amazing and he gave me a lot to think about” - D. Smith, Maryland

“You’re (Dr Catalano) a motivator, a shrink, a teacher-obviously and a spiritualist !” - C. Fulbright, Colorado

“You must protect this part of the program” - J. Otto, Wyoming

“Michael is a wizard” - K. Hebben, Thailand

“This is better than vitamin E, you have changed my life” - D. Liu, Taiwan

“Dr Catalano’s part was an unexpected surprise, exploring, helping to clarify why one may want to live longer.” - Anonymous