Wellness Professional

Duties:

Wellness specialists work for schools, local governments, companies or other organizations to suggest, support and train people on their health and fitness goals. The types of concerns are as varied as weight and diabetes prevention and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. A specialist often consults with people directly on lifestyle, eating and exercise habits and may direct an individual to a doctor for any serious health concerns.

Salary: $53,100

Education:

Wellness specialists research their audience and topics to address specific concerns for that audience. They must be able to communicate well and have a personality that can motivate people to make changes in their lifestyles. Some wellness specialists work in a specific area such as healthy eating habits or stress management techniques. They should be highly knowledgeable in their areas of expertise. A specialist has to be a good orator, able to capture an audience's attention and inspire change