I, Dr. JoWong @ Joseph KC Wong is an Industrial Organisation Psychologist and a Certified Health Coach with Health Coach International (HCI). I am dedicated in helping you to achieve a healthier and more meaningful life. I offer a holistic approach to well-being that combines mental and physical health with a unique blend of my psychology/business education, corporate experience and health coaching through evidence based approach.
I hold a Doctorate Degree in Psychology (PsyD) with a concentration in Industrial Organisation and Master of Science in Mental Health Psychology (MSMHPsy).
My professional certifications include Psychotherapy General
Practitioner (MAPsyGP) with License No: PM235 from the Malaysia Association of Psychotherapy. I am also a Mental Health First Aider of USA and Malaysia and Certified Health Coach.
I am a member of the Malaysian Mental Health Association (MMHA) and Malaysian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (MSLM). Presently, I am pursuing to be Board Certified as Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM).
I spent over 30 years in the banking industry before turning my “Passion in Psychology and Health Coaching into my Profession”.
I hold several managerial roles with OSK Investment Bank, AmBank and CIMB Bank before leaving as VP, Wealth Management.
I obtained my MBA and DBA during this period as well as accumulated various professional certifications, including Member of the Financial Market Association of Malaysia, Member of the Federation of Malaysian Unit Trust Managers, Member of Malaysian Insurance Institute, Certified Estate Planner, Certified Profession Trainer and Certified HRDCORP Trainer.
I am passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle, especially mental health awareness in the workplace. Through my “Wellbeing Transformation Academy” program, I work with HCI to empower individuals to take control of their well-being and make positive changes in their lives.
In addition to health coaching, I am an avid sports enthusiast and hold a 2nd Dan Black Belt in Tae-Kwon Do. I believe that a person’s overall well-being is dependent on a balance of mental, physical, and spiritual health, as well as good social connections.
