10 Wellness Business Trends Every Coach and Practitioner Must Prepare for in 2026

The wellness industry is shifting in a major way... and if you're a health coach, nutritionist, functional practitioner, or online wellness expert, 2026 will absolutely change how you market, sell, and serve your clients.

In this episode of The Nourished CEO Podcast, I break down the 10 biggest wellness business trends for 2026 and explain exactly how these shifts will impact your offers, your pricing, your content, and how clients make buying decisions.

These insights aren’t pulled from generic AI-generated prediction lists. They’re based on what I’m seeing every day inside my business, in my clients’ results, and across the broader online wellness space.

If you’ve been feeling like something is “off” in the industry, this episode will help you understand why — and more importantly, what to do about it.

Whether you’re growing a health coaching business, transitioning away from insurance-dependent care, or building a premium, transformation-focused offer, this episode will help you get ahead of the changes coming next year.

🌿 What You'll Learn About Wellness Business Trends in 2026

You’ll learn why clients are opting out of traditional insurance-based healthcare, why session-by-session care is fading, and what people really want from practitioners in 2026.

We’ll also talk about simplifying your offers, creating more personalized support, navigating buyer hesitation, and why hyper-specific messaging will become non-negotiable.

If you're building a coaching or practitioner business in 2026, these trends matter.

⏱️ Timestamps

03:18 – Trend 1: The Great Opt-Out of traditional healthcare
Why more people are ditching insurance and shifting toward concierge care and cash-pay providers.

10:56 – Trend 2: The end of session-by-session care
Why time-for-money models are collapsing and what clients want instead.

15:22 – Trend 3: Clients want less information, not more
Why overstuffed courses and content-heavy programs are pushing buyers away.

20:15 – Trend 4: Rebuilding trust through personalization
How to differentiate yourself when clients are jaded by “one-size-fits-all” advice.

25:45 – Trend 5: The rise of on-demand expert access
Why asynchronous support feels more valuable than weekly calls.

29:52 – Trend 6: Long-form content is making a major comeback
How AI slop is changing the way people search and consume information online.

35:37 – Trend 7: Buyer discernment is at an all-time high
What today’s clients want to know before investing in coaching or care.

39:52 – Trend 8: AI as a tool for efficiency (not replacement)
How ethical, thoughtful use of AI will separate the pros from everyone else.

45:08 – Trend 9: Hyper-specificity is the key to visibility
Why niche clarity and laser-focused messaging matter more than ever.

48:35 – Trend 10: Simplicity and systemization will determine who thrives
Why streamlined operations and clean delivery systems will be essential in 2026.

54:43 – Final takeaways and what these trends mean for your business

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👩‍💼 About Me — Laura Schoenfeld, RD
I’m a registered dietitian, strategic business coach, and founder of the Nourished Business Accelerator™, where I help health and wellness entrepreneurs build profitable, high-integrity businesses that align with their values and support their lives.

Over the last 6+ years, I’ve helped hundreds of practitioners create $10K–$50K+ months with simple, sustainable systems that don’t require burnout or 24/7 hustle.


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