Health Coaching Intake Form Template

Every effective health coaching relationship begins with a clear picture of where the client is today. This intake form collects health history, current habits, primary goals, and prior attempts — giving you everything you need to design a personalized health plan before your first session.

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Fields in this template

  • Full Namerequired
  • Email Addressrequired
  • Phone Number
  • Date of Birthrequired
  • Primary Health Goalrequired

    Weight loss / body composition · Energy and vitality · Stress reduction · Better sleep · Improved nutrition and eating habits · Fitness and physical performance · Chronic condition management · Hormonal health and balance · Gut health and digestion · Mental wellness and mood · Other

  • Current Weight (lbs) — Optional
  • Health History and Current Habitsrequired
  • Current Health Challenges (Select All That Apply)

    Chronic fatigue · Digestive issues · Anxiety or depression · High blood pressure · Diabetes or pre-diabetes · Thyroid issues · Autoimmune condition · Joint pain or chronic pain · Sleep disorders · Food sensitivities or allergies · Hormonal imbalances · None of the above

  • What Have You Tried Before and What Were the Results?
  • Have You Received Clearance From Your Doctor to Begin a Health Program?required

    Yes, I have doctor's clearance · Not yet, but I plan to get it · My doctor is aware of my goals · I don't plan to consult a doctor for this

  • Commitment Level to Your Health Journeyrequired

    Fully committed — ready to make real changes · Mostly committed — some areas feel challenging · Getting started — still figuring out my readiness · Early stages — just exploring what's possible

Who uses this template

Health coachesWellness coachesNutrition coachesFunctional medicine health coachesHolistic health practitionersWeight loss coachesCorporate wellness coachesIntegrative health coaches

About this template

A health coaching intake form does more than collect information — it starts the coaching process. By asking clients to articulate their health history, current habits, and the specific challenges they've already faced, the form itself prompts self-reflection that sets the tone for accountability and change.

This template is built for the realities of health coaching practice. The health challenges checkbox captures comorbidities that affect program design. The 'what have you tried' field is invaluable — clients who've done keto, tried every supplement, and worked with personal trainers need a different approach than someone just starting out. And the doctor clearance question protects both coach and client from a professional liability standpoint.

formformform handles these sensitive intake forms securely and delivers submissions instantly. Coaches can review the full intake before the first session and arrive with a program framework already in mind, which clients experience as expertise and preparation — a strong start to any coaching relationship.

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Mental Wellness and Stress Coaching Intake

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Senior Wellness Coaching Intake

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What's included

Primary health goal dropdown covering weight, energy, sleep, stress, and chronic conditions
Optional current weight field with appropriate number validation
Comprehensive health history and daily habits textarea
Multi-select checkbox for current health challenges
Previous program results field to avoid repeating past failures
Doctor clearance radio button for liability and safety
Commitment level assessment for realistic expectation-setting
Date of birth for age-appropriate program design

How to create a health coaching intake form

  1. 1

    Click 'Use this template' to open this health coaching intake form in formformform.

  2. 2

    Customize the primary health goal dropdown to match your coaching specialty — remove goals outside your scope of practice.

  3. 3

    Add any specialty-specific questions, such as a food diary field for nutrition coaches or movement history for fitness-focused health coaches.

  4. 4

    Consider adding a waiver or disclaimer paragraph if your practice requires one.

  5. 5

    Set your notification email to receive each intake form the moment a client submits it.

  6. 6

    Share the form link via your booking confirmation email or practice management platform.

Best practices for your health coaching intake form

Always ask about doctor clearance

it's both a professional responsibility and a signal to clients that their safety is your priority. Document their response.

Ask about past attempts before recommending anything

clients who have tried and failed the same approach multiple times need a fundamentally different strategy, not the same advice worded differently.

Use the health challenges checkbox rather than a free-text field

structured options are easier to complete and ensure you don't miss critical conditions.

Don't require the weight field

some clients are sensitive about disclosing numbers before trust is established. Making it optional gets you more completions.

Follow up on concerning answers

if a client checks 'autoimmune condition' and 'chronic fatigue' and hasn't seen a doctor in years, your first session agenda just wrote itself.

Store intake forms in client files

reference them at program checkpoints to demonstrate progress and show clients how far they've come.

Frequently asked questions

What should a health coaching intake form ask about?

At minimum: primary health goal, basic health history, current habits (diet, movement, sleep, stress), any diagnoses or conditions, what approaches have already been tried, and doctor clearance status. Age and commitment level help with program personalization.

Do health coaches need a doctor clearance question on their intake form?

Best practice is yes. Health coaches operate within a scope of practice that excludes medical diagnosis and treatment. Documenting that a client has physician awareness or clearance protects the coach professionally and ensures clients aren't substituting coaching for necessary medical care.

How is health coaching different from personal training?

Health coaching addresses the full lifestyle picture — nutrition, sleep, stress, habits, mindset, and movement — rather than training sessions alone. The intake form reflects this breadth, asking about all lifestyle domains rather than just fitness history.

Can I use this form for virtual health coaching clients?

Yes — the form works identically for in-person and virtual clients. The share link can be sent via email, embedded in a scheduling confirmation, or placed on your website.

Should the health coaching intake form be HIPAA compliant?

Health coaches are typically not HIPAA-covered entities unless they work within a healthcare system. However, if you receive protected health information, consult a compliance advisor. For standard health coaching practices, formformform's data handling is appropriate.

How often should I ask clients to update their health intake?

A refresh every 3–6 months is common in ongoing coaching relationships. You can reuse this template or send a shorter 'progress check-in' form to capture changes since the original intake.

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