9 years ago, my foundation was not as strong as it today. I was diagnosed with (IBS) Irritable Bowel Syndrome and a skin condition called Rosacea. I was also struggling with sugar cravings, leaving me to feel lethargic and not enjoying life to the fullest most of the time.

I always considered myself "healthy", until I started questioning a few things. Was my Rosacea actually "chronic" as my doctor stated? Was my belly always supposed to feel and look this bloated? Why had nobody asked me about my diet and lifestyle? I started to wonder why only ever my symptoms were being treated (pills, creams etcetera) and why nobody was taking the time to dig deeper and find the rootcause? This whole process triggered my interest in Integrative or Holistic Health. I started studying holistic health and nutrition, and through lots of research and studies, I discovered why we are very often not being told the truth because of the powerful food industry lobby. I learned what the actual cause is why we are gaining weight, why 2/3 of the world population is actually dairy intolerant and why the world is facing all these illnesses like cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, eczema, arthritis and the list goes on....

There must be a connection?

YES, THERE IS!

I started my personal healing journey quite rigorously, by making exercise part of my daily routine, eating a Whole Foods and mostly plant based diet, refined sugar and processed foods free. I started to enjoy healthy home cooking and making my own healthy snacks. I never knew making your own chocolate and biscuits could be so delicious and incredibly rewarding!

Within a short amount of time, my symptoms reversed. For me this was such an aha-moment and ever so life-changing! My skin got its glow back, my energy levels increased, my mood and my quality of sleep improved....and I am starting to wonder I must be doing something right, not having fallen ill once since I started my healthy journey 9 years ago! Feeling this good means never going back to my old eating and lifestyle habits. I learned that Hippocrates was right in saying:

"Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food".

I personally never made the connection that our body and our patterns around food are directly connected to our emotions, our thoughts, our experiences, our life.

Everything is connected.

Today, through my personal experiences and working closely with my clients, I know that everything is connected: our body, our mind, our emotions, our soul. Our thoughts effect our bodies. Our emotions affect the foods we choose to eat and not to eat.

This is why my unique approach is about you as a whole. I listen without judgment. I help you discover which areas in your life are out of balance. I am there to share your dreams and wishes, your struggles and your fears and to set realistic, long term goals to becoming a happier and healthier you.

Most people think being this healthier version of themselves is out of reach. I am here to wholeheartedly tell you it is not!. Sometimes, all we need is the right support, accountability and guidance on your journey . I love being a Health and Nutrition Coach, to provide you with all the support and give you that word of encouragement when things aren't going as smooth. Together we will celebrate all of your accomplishments, big or small.