Hi there! It is great to be part of this health coaching community.
A bit about me…I began my professional career as a social worker, working predominantly with children at risk and later in the field of harm reduction. A few years ago I decided to train as a health coach. Having lived healthily with a chronic illness since my early twenties I know that good health is directly linked to lifestyle, sleep, keeping moving, connection (to humans and to nature), and purpose. My personal and professional journey has also led me to believe that good health care providers accompany their clients/patients on their path to optimal health. The power of health coaching lies in just that – recognising that our clients have the inner resources and knowledge to achieve their wellness visions. This is very different from conventional medical practice which is generally top-down and instructive.
I trained as a health coach with UK-based Health Coaches Academy. I am now able to combine my training as a health coach with my professional social work practice. My dual professional identity as a health coach and social worker gives me an edge in working with mental health issues, drug use disorders, and end of life wellness. I can hold emotions recognising that trauma and disconnect often underpins chronic illness, comfort eating, and fatigue.
My promise to you is to provide ongoing support, encouragement, relevant information, and gentle challenges. I use accountability systems as a means for moving you forward and tracking progress. I am also committed to making our heath coaching journey fun and uplifting.
I work both in person and online, with individuals and groups. I also run health coaching retreats in Australia and South Africa as I live between these two countries. Should you want to create your own retreat with me, I would be happy to work alongside you to design and plan it. You decide on the purpose, place, and who your ‘tribe’ is, and I will configure the rest in consultation with you. Dream a location and focus, and we will turn this into a reality.
A free 20-minute call or online meet up is where it all begins. Find out more about me on my website: www.yourhealthprof.com