What exactly does a health coach do?
You probably already know you should eat more vegetables and stress less. A health coach helps you figure out how to actually make that happen in your real life, with your schedule, your family, your budget, and your history. Think of it as the missing link between information and action. Not another person telling you what to do; someone who sits with you and helps you build a path that works for you specifically.
Is coaching covered by insurance?
Not at this time, which we know can be a barrier. Some clients use their HSA or FSA accounts (worth checking with your provider), and our packages are structured with payment plans to keep things accessible. The discovery call is always free, and we'll talk honestly about what makes sense for your situation.
Will the clinic accept insurance?
The MediChem Clinic (opening fall 2026 in Aguada) is completing credentialing now and expects to accept most major Puerto Rico health plans, with the full list posted as it's confirmed. For patients without coverage, our goal is clear, upfront pricing posted when we open.
What's the difference between a nutrition coach and a dietitian?
A registered dietitian works in a clinical capacity: diagnosing and treating nutrition-related conditions. Chelsea is a certified nutrition coach with a chemistry PhD, which means she helps you understand the science and build the habits. She doesn't diagnose or prescribe, and if you need clinical nutrition therapy, we'll say so and point you in the right direction.
I already have a doctor. Why would I need a coach?
That's actually the perfect setup. Your doctor tells you what needs to change; coaching is what happens after the appointment, when you're trying to live the advice you were given. And at MediChem, the doctor and the coach are on the same team, literally.
I've tried everything and nothing works. Why would this be different?
Because most approaches treat consistency as a willpower problem when it's really a design problem. If something hasn't worked before, that tells us about the approach, not about you. We start with your story and build something that fits your life, instead of squeezing your life into someone else's plan.
I don't have time for coaching.
Sessions are 20 minutes. If you have time to scroll Instagram, you have time for a coaching session. Between sessions, support happens through the client portal at whatever pace works for you.
Do I have to eat plant-based to work with you?
No. We're personally plant-based and we'll probably talk about plants a lot, because the science really does support eating more of them. But we work with every dietary style. You don't have to be vegan; you just have to be open to progress.
Can I work with you if I'm not in Puerto Rico?
Yes. Coaching is fully online: video, phone, or chat, whatever works for you. We have clients across the US and beyond. The clinic is local to Aguada; the coaching has no borders.
Is everything available in Spanish?
Sí. Every service, in both languages. Giomarell works primarily in Spanish; Chelsea is bilingual. You choose.
What if I start and it's not a good fit?
That's exactly what the discovery call is for: making sure this makes sense for you before you spend a cent. If it's not right, we'll say so and point you toward something that is.
Still have a question? Contact us or just bring it to your free Discovery Call.
