11/04/2023
I thought I'd tell you a bit about myself, what gets me up in the morning, what inspires and motivates me.
I have lived in the UK for a long time now, but originate from sunny South Africa. I grew up on a sugar-cane farm near Durban, and had a truly idyllic, outdoor, roaming childhood. I experienced fresh homegrown food, clean air and lots of sunshine - lucky me!
After 20 years in a corporate career in Banking technology, I followed a long-held dream to study and practice in natural health therapies. I studied Naturopathic Nutrition at the College of Natural Medicine in London, and am a BANT Registered Nutritional Therapist specialising in women's health, supporting women to master hormone imbalances to improve their moods, emotions, cognition and energy levels.
I work within a Functional Medicine model, where I focus on the PERSON, not the DISEASE. It is a root-cause therapy, which works incredibly well in managing complex chronic conditions. I believe in an integrative approach to health, with less reliance on the medical system which has a tendency to over-medicate to mask symptoms, suppressing our innate power to heal.
My husband and 2 daughters inspire me to be authentic and engaged in life. Self-care is an important to me and I focus daily on a good diet, exercise and a meditative practice that keeps me grounded and grateful. Walking my dog 🐶 Rusty in the Surrey woods is a favourite activity to connect my soul with nature.
I thrive on critical thinking in my work and personal life. I like to understand causality and the reason behind things. I believe that nothing is as it seems and without a questioning and inquisitive mind, we are incapable of discovering the truth of who we are and where we came from.
❤️My purpose is to help people discover themselves through taking responsibility for their health in a nurturing and deeply loving way. Contact me if you'd like to find out more about how I can help you......