Alexander, a complementary therapist who works in the wellness industry, provides therapists and counselors with the knowledge and skills to incorporate wellness coaching techniques into their services. She first describes emerging healthcare trends and the changing healthcare industry, the definition and elements of integrated wellness coaching, areas of life that contribute to wellness, and key issues such as differences between coaching, counseling, and mentoring; learning styles; coaching models; client motivation; and change. She then presents skills such as using body language, questioning, active listening, developing rapport, giving feedback, cognitive behavioral coaching, biofeedback, stress management, relaxation, meditation, positive psychology, and other skills, ending with a section on applying, delivering, and marketing coaching to specific niches. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)