Health coaching

Health’s on the list. It just never quite gets to the top.

For busy people who want a personal, focused approach — I find your highest-leverage changes and help you make them stick, with guidance, education, and accountability.

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Free, 30–45 minutes.

About

Josh Burgener, health coach, standing in a pine forest.

Most people who come to me already know their health matters. They’ve tried things — some have stuck, most didn’t, and they’re tired of guessing which of a hundred competing ideas is now worth their time.

I find the few changes that matter most for your body and your life, and I help you make them last. In practice that means looking at light, sleep, diet, movement, and your overall environment, turned into something clear and repeatable.

I studied medicine in South Africa, where I graduated with an MBChB and completed my junior doctor years. That training gave me a great respect for how the body works, and how very badly things go when health breaks down.

Figuring out how to approach my own litany of crippling complaints (sleep, IBS, allergies) by looking at the underlying systems has made this more than an academic exercise.

I work with people who are serious about their health but don’t have years to research it alone. I provide education, guidance, and accountability, and help you build a way of living that fits both your biology and a full life.

I provide the knowledge, support, and accountability to reach untapped potential that now lies dormant.

The programme

We start with a deep dive into the context: how you live — how you eat, sleep, move, handle stress, and whether your environment supports or undermines your goals.

Once we have a clear idea of where you are now, we focus on the highest-leverage changes, and build a plan specific enough to execute, yet flexible enough to survive real life.

The programme runs 18 weeks. A limited time brings focus and clarity to the goals at hand.

Each week, you have a 60-minute one-on-one video call with me. We assess what worked, what didn’t, and what changes to make next.

After every call, you receive a written outline of the coming week. You have direct access to me between calls for check-ins and questions over WhatsApp or email.

You will work only with me — no team or assistants. I only take on two or three people at a time so that I can focus on each one.

How it works

  1. Discovery call. Free, 30–45 minutes. This is to assess if we are a fit and if I am the right person for you, right now.
  2. The 18 weeks: we start off by building deep context on your life — where you are now, how you got there, any labs that can add context to the audit.
  3. Weekly hour-long calls, a written focus each week, my number between calls.
  4. Through this process, we develop a personalised approach and build your health and vitality on a solid foundation.

What clients say

I’m a much better person than I was before. It’s changed my life in a really meaningful way. I’m much happier and healthier and stronger… So my advice to anyone considering it, just do it. There’s no chance that you’ll regret it.

— Dr. S

At no point did I feel like I was lacking; I felt encouraged, and seen, in my work towards improving my life.

— L.K.

I always assumed there was something wrong with me and that’s why I couldn’t lose weight, but I was just eating horribly and seeing the effects of that… I love getting stronger. I love getting leaner. I love eating better. I love sleeping better. I love being more present with my family. I love using food as fuel instead of an obsession. I would tell anyone who was on the fence about doing this, DO IT, and then do it again.

— M.R.

I have learnt so much from him these past couple of weeks, things that I struggled to grasp or understand for years. Before, I caved in easily. Now I hold the line, with a much better sense of control.

— J.R.

Common questions

You studied medicine — can you diagnose, prescribe, or give medical advice?

No. I studied medicine and qualified as a doctor, but I am not registered with any medical board. Diagnosing, prescribing, and giving medical advice have specific legal meanings. Only a registered doctor can do those things. I do none of them. I provide information for educational purposes only.

I already have a doctor. Does that matter?

I’m happy to work with your doctor. Many of my clients are on medication. Your doctor stays in charge of that.

Who is this for?

You have the time and resources to commit to 18 weeks of coaching. You’re open to change aspects of how you eat, move, and live to reap the benefits therein.

If what you are doing is not working, you have to change something.

Who should not work with me?

The programme is 18 weeks: a call a week, plus work between calls. If the time or cost would add undue stress to your life, this isn’t the right time.

It also won’t suit you if you’re unwilling to eat meat or animal products. I think animal products are the best source of the nutrients the body needs, and I build the food side around that.

Why do you have so many disclaimers?

The law is strict about who can practise medicine and who can’t. I qualified as a doctor but I’m not registered, so I stay clearly on the coaching side of that line. The disclaimers make that boundary explicit.

Book a discovery call

Free, 30–45 minutes. We talk through your goals, how the programme works, and the cost.

Book a discovery call