My Journey to Becoming a Health Coach
My journey into health and wellness began long before I ever stepped into a gym or opened a nutrition textbook. Growing up in a household where movement and mindful eating were part of daily life, I developed a deep connection between my mind and body from an early age. My mother, a physiotherapist, had a keen eye for movement patterns—something that clearly rubbed off on me. Becoming a personal trainer felt like second nature, and I quickly discovered a passion for helping others become more aware of how they move, how to move better, and how to build strength from the inside out.
Food was another cornerstone of my upbringing. While I didn’t always appreciate it at the time, my mother instilled in us a strong awareness of what we were putting into our bodies. From avoiding certain additives to growing our own fruits and vegetables, she taught us the value of real, nourishing food. I remember thinking she was being strict when she’d split one adult meal between two kids or ration out ice cream cones—but now, I see the wisdom in those choices.
After school and some time traveling, I pursued a degree in physical therapy, where I immersed myself in the science of the human body—how it moves, how it heals, and how to prevent injury. While I loved the knowledge, I realized that hands-on therapy wasn’t my path. Around that time, a simple question from a colleague about my lunch sparked a turning point. She handed me an article on aspartame, and that moment lit a fire in me. I dove into learning everything I could about nutrition, food systems, and wellness. That passion led me to study Nutritional Therapy with the IINH, alongside my twin sister, and I haven’t looked back since.
Today, I combine my background in movement, nutrition, and lifestyle coaching to help others feel their best. I believe that while you can live without exercise, you’ll live a much better life with it. And since we all have to eat every day, understanding how food impacts our health is essential. When you combine nourishing food, intentional movement and supportive lifestyle habits, you unlock the true potential for long-term health, energy, and vitality.
That’s what I’m here to help you achieve.
EDUCATION
ION Nutritional Therapy BSC. - Graduate Sept 2026.
Dr Stacy Sims - Menopause 2.0
DTS - Sleep Mini Course
CSNN’s Blood Work workshop
CSNN’s Nutrition & Mental Health - Mood Disorders workshop
Diploma in Holistic Nutrition, Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
Wim Hoff Breathing Technique, Darby Training System
MWOD Mobility 101 Certificate, Kelly Starett
Agatsu, Upper Body Mobility Certificate
Animal Flow, Darby Training System
Kettlebell Level 1, Darby Training System
DTS Level 1 Certificate, Darby Training System
Agatsu, Lower Body Mobility Certificate
Precision Nutrition Certification Level 1, Precision Nutrition
ITEC, Personal Trainer Certificate
Biosignature Charles Poliquin
Swimming Teacher Certificate, IWS
CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
Diploma in Nutritional Therapy, Irish Institute of Nutrition & Health
The Priory Clinic, (completed 3 years of 4 years) degree in Health Science, (Physical Therapy)
Pilates Certificate, Bodyfirm
The Priory Clinic, Sports Massage Certificate
Fitness Instruction, NECF
Degree in Management, Dublin Institute of Technology