Hey! I’m Sarah

Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

There’s no surprise, learning about health and wellness can be time consuming, overwhelming and down right confusing. With all the conflicting information out there about what to eat, what not to eat, how many hours are optimal for sleep, how many times a week should we workout, what chemicals are toxic - it’s enough to have you throw your hands up in the air and give up!

But you being here says something to me…

You’re most likely ready to change things up? You’re done with feeling tired, bloated and uninspired. You’re stressed, exhausted, and feel like you’re running on empty doing all. the. things. You’re ready to do better, not just for you, but for your family too.

You’re tired of the daily grind, you want to wake up with that bounce-outta-bed energy. You want so much more for your life. You want to be fit and healthy NOW and into your twilight years and you’re ready to take agency over your body.

BUT you’re not sure where to start or who to trust.

If any of that resonates then we have a lot in common because that’s exactly how I felt all those years ago.

The truth is our society is not setup to empower us in our health. Convenience rules the day. There is little emphasis on prevention…and little disregard for what long term exposures to things like stress, toxins and poor food choices, are doing to us.

It’s taken me years of personal development, learning new and unlearning old information, that has led me to this new understanding about what exactly it means to be “healthy”. And to realise my state of stress and overwhelm was the root cause of a lot of my symptoms - especially my gut health.

Our healthcare system is incredible at ‘break-fix’ solutions and acute conditions or trauma, but not prevention and getting to the root cause. They compartmentalise the body and use a reductionist approach to help, which can be helpful in emergency situations, but not for the majority of us living with chronic conditions.

As Hippocrates said more than 2,000 years ago;

“All disease begins in the gut”

For me this showed up as:

• Poor immunity

• Psoriasis (and other skin issues)

• Fungal overgrowth

• Adrenal fatigue

• Tinnitus

• Mild insomnia

• Aches and pains

• Anxiety

• Panic attacks

• Fainting spells

• Food sensitivies

• Leaky gut

• SIBO …and a host of other digestive issues.

I pushed my body to work crazy hours for 8 years in corporate with the motto “work hard, party harder”…I ignored the signs my body was giving me to slow down and honestly I didn’t really understand how to nourish it. I would just use over the counter medication to help me feel better…

I found myself in and out of hospital a few times toward the end of 2012 - newly married, recovering from multiple knee operations and a stressful job…

I made some drastic changes to my lifestyle in the proceeding years. And it all started by staying curious, being open and trying something new. Cleansing my system of all the years of toxicity (emotionally and physically), working with a naturopath who really took the time to listen and understand my needs & my history and helped empower me to make changes was what lit the fire in my belly to want to do the same for others.

What I’ve learnt along the way has led me to a point where I never want to go back to feeling subpar. I don’t want to just survive and get through the day like I used to, I want to THRIVE. It’s this new mindset that keeps me on track, even when I stumble (no one is perfect!).

I’m here because I took the first step…which led to another step, and another.

Now I’m here to help you do the same.

Sarah x

 My Background

Study and certifications

In 2017 I completed Marie Forleo’s BSchool program which was not only INCREDIBLE but also lit a fire in my belly to run my own business from home.

In November 2018 I graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) where I learned innovative coaching methods, practical lifestyle management techniques, and over 100 dietary theories – Ayurveda, gluten-free, Paleo, raw vegan, macrobiotics, and everything in between.

I am currently in the process of completing my Bachelor of Health Science degree at Endeavour College of Natural Health which has me on the road to becoming a qualified Naturopath.

At IIN, I studied with the world's top health and wellness experts including:

• Joshua Rosenthal, founder and director of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition

• Walter Willett, MD, DrPH, chair of nutrition at Harvard University

• Andrew Weil, MD, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine

• Gabrielle Bernstein, bestselling author and life coach

• Susan Blum, MD, MPH, assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine

• Mark Hyman, MD, founder of The UltraWellness Center

• Geneen Roth, bestselling author and expert on emotional eating

• David Wolfe, raw food leader and nutrition expert

• Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH, professor at New York University’s Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health

• Mark Bittman, food writer for The New York Times and bestselling author

• Joel Fuhrman, MD, family physician and leading expert on nutritional healing

My education has equipped me with extensive, cutting-edge knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and prevention.

Drawing on my expertise, I work with my clients to help make lifestyle changes and choose health-promoting ways that produce real and lasting results. You will develop a deeper understanding of food and lifestyle choices that work best for you, improving your energy, balance, health, and happiness.

Each session will leave you feeling inspired and motivated.

We will talk about things beyond food, seeking to bring balance to important elements of your life such as love and relationships as well as career and money. I will personally and carefully guide you to make simple, small changes that transform your life.

Check out more about what it’s like to work with me HERE