My Story
Having struggled with multiple food intolerance/allergies for many years, which resulted in a leaky gut, adrenal stress and finally a selective eating disorder and a real phobia of food. An eating disorder of any kind is very hard to face up to and one which I kept to myself for a long time, putting an enormous strain on my marriage and family life. I found every excuse possible not to go out to eat – both restaurants or with family and friends. I had excuses to avoid any dinners out or socialising which involved food. This put an enormous strain on my family life. Luckily my husband and children have been incredibly supportive. Over the years, I have visited doctors, hypnotists, nutritionists, spent a fortune on remedies and supplements, always being told it was stress induced and to take up yoga and all would be fine.
In 2014, I decided to take matters into my own hands and heal myself through food, self care/belief and above all by listening to my body and when it doesn’t like something I am eating (I know within minutes) to stop and move on. I have also learnt that many reactions are my body’s outlet for stress. It was during this time and the knowledge I gained from Dr Shamin Daya, that I discovered the power of food as a therapy for the mind, body and soul.
The effects were so transformative both physically and mentally that I wanted to delve deeper into the effects of food as a therapy and find a course which would allow me to help and support others facing a medical diagnosis or lifestyle issue for which there is seemingly little understanding or support and signed up for the College of Naturopathic Medicine’s (CNM) Health Coach Course a Naturopathic Health Coach’s role is to help you identify and find a natural solution to any health issues you may have, whether it is sleep related, coping with stress, anxiety, nutrition, and exercise issues through to managing autoimmune conditions, high blood pressure and diabetes.
I was still curious as to the how and why people with seemingly healthy lifestyles were getting sick and unable to get a clear diagnosis of what was wrong. I then discovered Dr Stephen Cabral his DESTRESS ™ Protocol and and the Integrative Health Practitioner Institute.
Now I am a certified and insured IHP practitioner, I am happy to combine the knowledge from the Functional Medicine training side of life with my naturopathic Health Coaching. We all have the answers within us. We just need someone to ask the right questions and take a 360° look at your health history, diet and lifestyle in order to find the barrier which is preventing you from reaching your goals and optimum health.
As an IHP my role is to help you identify the root causes of your imbalance and how to fix it through diet, lifestyle and supplementation where necessary.
I am passionate about helping both men and women in their Mid 40’s + who are struggling with the stresses of daily life and its effect on all our body systems. Small sustainable changes made now will enable you to make realistic plans for the future and achieve those goals whilst feeling happy and confident knowing that you are living life as the healthiest version of yourself.