
Michael DiIorio
Life coach for gay and bi men, based in Canada
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Men and LGBTQ+ |
| Also coaches | Dating coach and Health coach |
| Based in | Canada |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP) Wellness Coach Certification; American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) accreditation; Canadian Health Coach Alliance accreditation; Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition accreditation; UK Health Coach Association approval; The Life Coach School Tools Certification |
| Practice | Wellismo |
Michael DiIorio is a certified life and wellness coach who works mainly with gay and bi men. He runs Wellismo, a coaching and education platform in Canada. He coaches on confidence, identity, relationships, and gay dating. He offers private coaching over Zoom and group programs through the Wellismo Academy. He also hosts the Gay Men Going Deeper podcast. His groups are curated for queer, bi, and gay men and hold 10 to 15 people.
What Michael helps with
Michael helps men build practical skills for relationships, identity, and modern gay life. He also supports big life changes.
- Building self-confidence
- Overcoming internalized homophobia
- Navigating gay dating
- Coming out
- Starting a business or quitting a job
- Building intimacy in relationships
- Mindset coaching
Who Michael works with
Michael's main clients are gay, bi, and queer men. Some are new to coaching and some have tried it before. Some also see a therapist, and he works alongside that care.
How Michael works
Private sessions run on Zoom and last up to 60 minutes. They are usually weekly or every two weeks. Michael suggests starting with 10 sessions, then reviewing progress. Later sessions can move to monthly. In the first session, he and the client set goals and define success. He uses reflection prompts and progress reviews to track growth. The focus is on action and skill-building, not inspiration.
Background and qualifications
Michael DiIorio is a certified life and wellness coach. His main certification is the IAWP Wellness Coach Certification, which is accredited through the International Coaching Federation. He also holds accreditations from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, the Canadian Health Coach Alliance, and the Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition. The UK Health Coach Association approves him. He is also certified in The Life Coach School Tools Certification Program. He hosts the Gay Men Going Deeper podcast.
Michael DiIorio pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one private coaching over Zoom
- Private coaching packages of 4, 10, or 20 sessions
- Group coaching through the Wellismo Academy
- Live workshops and downloadable workbooks
- Free 60-minute discovery session
- Free 5-day Shamelessly Gay video series
Michael DiIorio reviews
The CoachVouch take
Michael focuses his coaching, podcast, and group programs on gay and bi men.
Best for gay, bi, and queer men who want practical tools for confidence, identity, and dating.
Common questions
How much does Michael DiIorio charge?
Coaching with Michael runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Michael from this page for an exact quote.
What does Michael DiIorio help with?
Michael DiIorio helps with building self-confidence, overcoming internalized homophobia, navigating gay dating and coming out.
Does Michael DiIorio coach online?
Michael is based in Canada. Sessions are online.
Is Michael DiIorio certified?
Michael DiIorio lists: International Association of Wellness Professionals (IAWP) Wellness Coach Certification; American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) accreditation; Canadian Health Coach Alliance accreditation; Canadian Association for Integrative Nutrition accreditation; UK Health Coach Association approval; The Life Coach School Tools Certification.
Does Michael only work with gay men?
No. He works with anyone who is a good fit, which is decided together on a discovery call.
Can I do coaching while seeing a therapist?
Yes. Michael says coaching and therapy can work together. Coaching focuses on present-day action and future goals.
How do I contact Michael DiIorio?
Send Michael a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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