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QUALIFICATIONS
BACHELOR OF HEALTH SCIENCE, NUTRITION
AUSTRALIAN NATURAL THERAPISTS ASSOCIATION (ANTA) ACCREDITED
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
CERTICATE IV FITNESS
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Eating a plant-based diet for over 15 years, my personal journey with health and nutrition has not always been positive. In the past, I grappled with irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerances, and eating disorders. These left me with daily bloating, a strained self-image, and debilitating fatigue. In fact, I would often nod off during professional work meetings. My fear of food, and worrying about weight gain and digestive issues, meant I ate a very controlled and unhealthy diet and had a very poor mindset around food. With hindsight, my own personal health issues led me to a career in nutrition, so often the case for many people working in this industry, to show how food can be enjoyed in abundance, while still achieving health goals.
I entered perimenopause around 41. This was a very challenging time for me with erratic, heavy periods, extreme mood fluctuations including anxiety and depression, and suddenly broken sleep every night. I lost my zest for life. Social interactions became burdensome, both from an emotional perspective and due to fatigue from disrupted sleep.
Despite having multiple iron infusions because of significant blood loss, no doctor suggested I may be in perimenopause. To me now this was so obvious given my interrupted sleep, changing menstrual cycles, and mood changes. However besides my heavy bleeding, no one asked what else I was experiencing, and I didn’t know anything about perimenopause, let alone think I was old enough to be in perimenopause.
Changes to my diet and lifestyle along with supplements played a big role in supporting me. Menopause hormonal therapy (MHT) also offered substantial relief for a year. Now, as I navigate menopause, my focus is on pre-emptively managing the health risks synonymous with this phase, especially osteoporosis and cardiovascular issues.
A wholesome diet, abundant in plant proteins with phytoestrogens, coupled with the right exercise regimen and stress mitigation, can profoundly benefit individuals in this life chapter and beyond.
While I am proudly plant-based, I respect others' diet preferences. I still encourage an increased intake of plant proteins given the myriad of health benefits these foods provide.
The nerd in me loves to read nutrition science, helping me keep up to date with the ever-evolving world of nutrition. Driven by a desire to show others how good they can feel with the right nutrition, stress management, and movement, I am committed to guiding you on your wellness journey.
I entered perimenopause around 41. This was a very challenging time for me with erratic, heavy periods, extreme mood fluctuations including anxiety and depression, and suddenly broken sleep every night. I lost my zest for life. Social interactions became burdensome, both from an emotional perspective and due to fatigue from disrupted sleep.
Despite having multiple iron infusions because of significant blood loss, no doctor suggested I may be in perimenopause. To me now this was so obvious given my interrupted sleep, changing menstrual cycles, and mood changes. However besides my heavy bleeding, no one asked what else I was experiencing, and I didn’t know anything about perimenopause, let alone think I was old enough to be in perimenopause.
Changes to my diet and lifestyle along with supplements played a big role in supporting me. Menopause hormonal therapy (MHT) also offered substantial relief for a year. Now, as I navigate menopause, my focus is on pre-emptively managing the health risks synonymous with this phase, especially osteoporosis and cardiovascular issues.
A wholesome diet, abundant in plant proteins with phytoestrogens, coupled with the right exercise regimen and stress mitigation, can profoundly benefit individuals in this life chapter and beyond.
While I am proudly plant-based, I respect others' diet preferences. I still encourage an increased intake of plant proteins given the myriad of health benefits these foods provide.
The nerd in me loves to read nutrition science, helping me keep up to date with the ever-evolving world of nutrition. Driven by a desire to show others how good they can feel with the right nutrition, stress management, and movement, I am committed to guiding you on your wellness journey.
