As a certified Nutrition and Lifestyle coach I am trained educate, motivate, and guide individuals and groups seeking understanding and practical help to improve health-related habits and /or resolve diet and lifestyle-related issues.
My specific area of focus is for women going through the Menopause in their 40s 50s and beyond to have sustainable weight loss increased energy and well being
Giving the client the power and the motivation to adopt safe and appropriate adjustments to their dietary and lifestyle habits based on their own health related goals, providing feedback, encouragement and agreeing on adjustments as needed.
I wholeheartedly believe that the key to optimal health is eating whole food and having good lifestyle practices that contribute to your good health are getting
quality sleep, actively managing your stress level and engaging in regular exercise that you enjoy (or simply moving as much as you can if exercise is not possible).
As well as covering the basics in relation to yourself, having strong connections with friends and family, a sense of purpose and feeling part of a community are
other important factors that contribute to an overall sense of wellbeing.
I am a Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach, Complementary Therapist and Chef. In earlier years I travelled and gained a lot of experience mainly Chef Management on multiple sites throughout the UK.
I have been self employed for over 17 yrs and within that time built up a private practice in Complementary Therapy plus working PT for some local organisations - Delivering Workshops, Cookery Classes, talks on various health topics and facilitating Training Programmes for Corporate Businesses. I am very passionate about Nutrition and Lifestyle and feel very blessed and grateful to be doing something I truly enjoy.
Qualifications
- City and Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 in Professional Cookery
- Diploma Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching IINH
- Diploma in Aromatherapy IPFA
- Diploma in Reflexology (Chrysalis School of Reflexology)
- Introduction to Psychological Trauma (Open College Network)
- Further Education and Adult Teaching in the learning sector (City and Guilds)
Professional Memberships
- As a member of IFPA I fully abide with their Code of Practice to promote and enhance the wellbeing of the individual
- As a member of the UKHCA the professional body for Health and Wellness Coaching in the UK and Ireland. I also abide by their Scope of Practice as set by the UKCHA
