I use nutrition to help the body heal and thrive naturally—working with it, not against it—through a holistic approach that looks at the root cause, not just the symptoms, and supports the natural treatment of all dis-ease in the body.
In the past, I like many other people would pop a paracetamol for a headache or go to the doctors for a variety of ailments. In so doing handing my health decisions over to my doctor and in the process taking various medications which I now realise just suppressed the symptoms and pushed them deeper into my body.
However an illness brought about a very dramatic change in my life and I chose to embark upon my own healing journey.
After a severe virus, I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and I ended up having to take a year out of university. My body began to shut down—I had little energy, everyday tasks became overwhelming and I was in pain all the time. After numerous tests, my doctor finally confirmed CFS/ME. Although he said there was little more he could do, he advised me to rest, support my gut health and take care of my body. I count myself lucky that he was my doctor.
I am a qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist with an Advanced Practitioner and a Clinical Practice Diploma in Nutritional Healing and I have 11 years’ experience in practice.
This became a turning point in my life, one where I felt deep gratitude and chose to turn towards complementary therapies.
In doing so I very quickly went to see a naturopath and changed my diet quite dramatically and in turn my lifestyle. Nutrition and the power of food have been the foundation of my healing—restoring my body, giving me the energy I needed, and supporting me throughout my journey.
I realised the only way forward was to take responsibility for my own health and happiness. During this time, I explored complementary therapies that aligned with my values and helped me rediscover my vitality, health and passion for life—naturally.
It’s been a journey of highs and lows, but truly life-changing—the real start of my healing. Taking ownership of my wellbeing and realising I could create change within myself has been both empowering and exciting.
My interest and passion in holistic health and nutrition from my own healing perspective led me to study Nutritional Healing for 4 years with The Nutritional Healing Foundation. During my training I studied nutrition in a naturopathic context and obtained the knowledge and skills to facilitate healing for others from a place of true understanding and compassion.