Lisa Portland, Health Coach
Fairview, 9 Stanley Hill, Amersham, Bucks, HP7 9HP
07518 376475
portlandlisa7@gmail.com
Hi, if you’re reading this you must be considering making some plans to get fitter and healthier and I hope this introductory note will be helpful. I have embarked on a new career in Health Coaching and to support you in your quest to experience better health and wellbeing. My early working background was in Childcare and Further Education and I feel the nurturing, coaching and management skills I developed through these roles equip me to support and guide you in your health journey. Change isn't an easy process I know, however, spending time exerting your body, clearing out the cobwebs and getting exhausted in a good way, promoting calm and well-being, are occupations worth spending some time on; You are worth spending some time on! I also believe it’s never too late to develop some good self-care habits. As a coach and with my own development, I am not a ‘saint’ or a 'sinner' I'm.trybtryong my
I believe a little consistent effort will bring rewards that are life changing and I want to help you achieve this. Over the past 2 years of studying I have gained the following qualifications:
• Level 2 Certificate Gym Instruction
• Level 3 Certificate Personal Trainer (Nutrition Level 3)
• Level 3 Diploma Exercise Referral (Obesity/Diabetes 2, Respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, arthritis, asthma and lower back pain)
• Chi Gung Diploma (Mind, body, meditation)
• Tabata Diploma (HIIT training)
• Zumba Basic and Zumba Gold
• Reiki I, II and Master
• A range of Nutrition and Mental Health short courses from Active IQ to include: Keto, Obesity Myths, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, MH Continuum
I am offering you the opportunity to engage in meaningful and long lasting activity for your overall health and wellbeing.
• Effective and engaging exercise with me and more for ‘homework’
• Supportive dialogue, in person and across a range of media, encouraging your success, developing your strength, weight management and lifestyle goals, taking a keen interest in your development and be your ’go to’ cheerleader.
• You will become stronger, fitter, more balanced, more confident and better equipped to handle your day to day stresses and strains.
• You might lose a dress size, or a trouser size, you might shed pounds…. We’re aiming for INCREDIBLE! Personal Training and Health Coaching:
I have a small, private gym based in Amersham and offer 45/55 minute sessions bookable in 6 week slots of 1 or 2 sessions per week. After 6 weeks we will review your goals, adjust and move forward into the next 6 week cycle. Exercise class structure:
My approach is ‘Movement as Medicine’. A holistic range of activities that bring together a range of effective practices. Warm ups and Cool Downs are based on Chi Gung practice. This is the ancient Chinese approach to exercise as medicine. Moving in strategic ways to improve your breathing and energy flow, for your body to work most effectively, providing immediate and long lasting impact on stress levels, digestion and all over body function. The higher ‘work’ section is based on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Tabata style. You engage in 20 seconds of ‘intense’ work, followed by 10 seconds of rest. We do this for about 20 minutes, depending on your level of fitness and the intensity is also adjusted to your level of fitness. It’s fun and quick so you don’t notice the effort, too much, although feeling the effort is also empowering and you will recognise your body gaining strength and resilience. You soon get back into stretching and breathing Chi Gung style and feedback to date is that everyone feels energised but calm and ready to take on their day! Pick up the phone, send an email, or find me on Facebook: Sportland Health Synergy Ltd, or ‘Lizzie Michaels’ or health_seeker1960 on Instagram. (working in education you change your name so I’m not Lisa on SM). We’ll arrange a consultation to discuss you and your aspirations, exercise you might enjoy? when you might like to train? We will also discuss your current health and explore any barriers to accessing exercise. Services available: Personal 121 Health Coaching,, either 1 or 2 sessions per week. Follow on independent programmes with weekly coaching phone calls. Separate Nutritional support sessions, Reiki sessions and also use of Sauna for PT clients.
