Optimal Health & Self-Care with Katrina Fovakis

Optimal Health & Self-Care with Katrina Fovakis Supporting you to step into your own healing. Learn to listen & connect to what your body needs. I believe fitness should be fun & affordable.
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Optimal Health is own and operated by Katrina Fovakis who has been in the Fitness Industry for over 20 years. Qualifications: Diploma in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, Diploma in Exercise Physiology, Diploma in Naturopathy, Certificate in Massage, Certificate Level 3 Thump Boxing, Certificate Gymstick Muscle. Create changes in your lifestyle that are achievable to maintain long term and be consistent. Small steps in the right direction is all it takes to get started and then build on it until it is just part of your life. I provide the support, knowledge and variety to enable clients to achieve a healthier life. Exercise for health number one, the rest will follow though is up to the individual to take control and responsibility for their own health. I am merely there to encourage, support and hold clients accountable until they are able to count on themselves. I also offer massage to help ease aches and pains and find it a rewarding challenge to work holistically to help people feel better. Recently I graduated in Biodynamic Craniosacral (BCST) which is an extension on helping people towards better health through a supportive, gentle hands on therapy helping with self awareness and self regulation of the nervous system that brings about inner balance and well being on many levels.

Getting honest with your health and looking at what’s really behind the things that aren’t working — this is where the g...
06/02/2026

Getting honest with your health and looking at what’s really behind the things that aren’t working — this is where the gold is for creating long-term change that actually lasts.

Do you feel like you keep repeating the same patterns? You get motivated, take action… then life happens, and suddenly you’re back in old habits — left feeling like you’ve failed again.

You haven’t failed. You just haven’t had the right support yet.

Support is often the missing piece. Having someone help you see things through a new lens can change everything.

I’m offering free 30-minute Self-Care Audits to help you get clarity on your next step.

DM me AUDIT and let’s chat.

You deserve to take time for yourself.And if you feel resistance to that… ask yourself why.What’s coming up? Guilt? Pres...
06/02/2026

You deserve to take time for yourself.
And if you feel resistance to that… ask yourself why.

What’s coming up? Guilt? Pressure? Feeling like you should be doing something else?
Awareness is the first step to change.

Sometimes we can’t see the “why” on our own… and that’s where support matters.

Having a coach walk beside you is powerful. It helps you build the inner resources to recognise the patterns, beliefs, and habits that are shaping how you look after yourself — and gently shift the ones that aren’t serving you anymore.

That’s where real change happens.
Not just quick fixes, but lasting transformation in how you care for yourself and how you show up in your life.

Want to know more?
Ready to take a new step forward?

DM me “READY” and let’s chat to see if my coaching is the right fit for you

Pause.Take a deep breath.Look around and notice where you are right now.The light. The sounds. The space.This moment is ...
04/02/2026

Pause.
Take a deep breath.

Look around and notice where you are right now.
The light. The sounds. The space.

This moment is enough.

04/02/2026

This is a powerful way to make sure you put yourself first and honour your self-care in a way that brings results

Reconnecting with what actually matters to you…How you want to feel.How you want to live.That’s where things start to sh...
04/02/2026

Reconnecting with what actually matters to you…

How you want to feel.
How you want to live.

That’s where things start to shift — within you, and then around you.
This is your reminder:

It’s time to check in.

Time to let go of the guilt.
Time to stop running on empty.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

Support changes everything.

And choosing yourself is the first step.

✨ If this resonates, DM me “TIME” or simply save this as your reminder today.

❤️

When life feels loud, rushed, and overwhelming, it’s not a sign to push harder.It’s an invitation to pause.That tight ch...
03/02/2026

When life feels loud, rushed, and overwhelming, it’s not a sign to push harder.

It’s an invitation to pause.

That tight chest.
The constant fatigue.
The short fuse.
The “I can’t do one more thing” feeling.

That’s your body asking you to step out of the chaos — even just for a moment.

You don’t need to escape your life.
You need to come back into your body.

Slow your breath.

Soften your shoulders.

Unplug from the noise.

Give yourself permission to stop doing and start feeling.

Self-care isn’t another task on the list.
It’s learning to listen before your body has to shout.

✨ What is your body asking for today?

Rest? Stillness? Space? Support?

If you’re ready to stop running on empty and reconnect with what you truly need, DM me “LISTEN” and let’s start there 🤍

02/02/2026

1: I stopped waiting until I was exhausted to rest.
I no longer earn my rest through burnout.

2: I stopped putting myself last because everyone else needed me.
Being everything for everyone was costing me me.

3: I stopped trying to do it all on my own.
Support isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom.

If you are ready to says enough is enough and uplevel your way of being and how you lead yourself.

DM me and let's take a closer look on how support can be a game changer.

Growth doesn't happen alone.Just like these sunflowers needed the right soil, sunlight, and care, we need support to.It'...
29/01/2026

Growth doesn't happen alone.

Just like these sunflowers needed the right soil, sunlight, and care, we need support to.

It's the samll daily actions. Rest, nourishment, boundaries, asking for help that strengthen the parts of us needing extra care.

When we're supported and consistent, we grow stronger than we ever could on our own,

If you're needing extra support and guidance on your journey because you are ready to make a long term difference from the ongiong struggles you may be having then DM me and let's chat to see how support can make a realy difference.

If your self-care routine isn’t getting results, it can start to feel frustrating.Not because you’re failing — but becau...
27/01/2026

If your self-care routine isn’t getting results, it can start to feel frustrating.
Not because you’re failing — but because consistency matters.

It’s the small daily actions that help you feel better, regulate your energy, and show up as your best self.
Those small choices add up and create the results you actually want.

At the end of the day, it comes down to what you choose.

What’s one small self-care action you’re choosing today?

1️⃣ Excuses don’t get results.Self-care isn’t about waiting until life calms down or you “have more time.” If something ...
27/01/2026

1️⃣ Excuses don’t get results.
Self-care isn’t about waiting until life calms down or you “have more time.” If something matters, you find a way. Growth happens when you choose yourself even when it’s inconvenient.

2️⃣ Hard times are inevitable.
Life will challenge you. That’s not a sign you’re failing — it’s an invitation to slow down, listen, and respond differently instead of pushing through on autopilot.

3️⃣ Real change goes deeper than surface level.
Bubble baths and breaks help, but they don’t fix burnout, resentment, or feeling stuck. Sustainable self-care means understanding why you feel the way you do and making aligned changes from the inside out.

✨ If you’re feeling a bit stuck or unsure what your next step is, start here with this 3-question self-care audit:

• What am I currently avoiding?
• What do I actually need more of right now?
• What’s one small change I can commit to this week?

If you’d like guidance working through this and creating a self-care approach that actually supports your life (not adds pressure), DM me and let’s chat for a no obligation chat to see what your next step looks like.


If you started the year motivated but feel yourself slipping back into old habits — you haven’t failed Old patterns retu...
22/01/2026

If you started the year motivated but feel yourself slipping back into old habits — you haven’t failed

Old patterns return when life gets busy and support is missing.

This season of your life needs a different approach, not more willpower.

Change begins with clarity, compassion, and support that actually fits you.

💬 DM me 'RESET' for a free audit, If you’re ready to stop starting over.

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