ABOUT LAURA
Hey I’m Laura, I am an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach qualified through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. I am currently based in Mount Maunganui, NZ and have been working in the health field for approximately 7 years as an Occupational Therapist in a variety of settings both in NZ and England. Throughout my time I have become more aware of the need for an increased focus within the preventative healthcare realm and chronic disease and obesity prevention. A holistic view on health, ensuring all pillars of a person are considered is what has guided my practice over the years and blends so nicely into health coaching, as when we draw attention to all areas of health we are able to create balance. I am so lucky to be sharing the beauty of Health Coaching with you, with the goal of achieving happier, healthier, more intuitive and connected humans.
My love and interest for health and holistic wellness came about via my own personal struggles and desire for growth. I had spent many years struggling with the physical symptoms of overeating sugar and processed foods of low nutritional value, exercising incorrectly for my body to thrive, creating unnecessary mental stress through high expectations of self and others, and lack of self-love and esteem which led me to the journey of healing the repercussions: adrenal fatigue, candida, brain fog, joint pain, high cortisol levels and lack of insight into when and how to slow down, bloating, hormonal and blood sugar imbalances, PMS, liver and insulin resistance issues. The list goes on!
Dedicating the time to learn about my body and my bio-individual needs to feel better, I reached out for support and educated myself on the big wide world of healthy living. I was fortunate enough to work overseas in the super yachting industry which provided me with the thinking space to take a deep breath and assess what health meant to me. This also led me to complete my 200hour Vinyasa Krama Yoga Instructor’s course where I learned how to tune into my own, reconnect and work through negative roadblocks.
I believe all healing is a journey, we have times in our life where certain areas can become out of balance which can become overwhelming if we let it. Having an external person to provide you with support and guidance around navigating your wellness journey can be an integral part of creating a more balanced, sustainable, and healthier life.
My special interests are: hormonal/gut health, weight loss, female cycle syncing, whole foods recipes and meal planning and label education, stress and lifestyle management, disease prevention, and supporting you to explore underlying stressors or imbalances that may be manifesting physically, emotionally. or mentally, inhibiting quality of life.
WHAT A HEALTH COACH IS NOT
We don’t ‘solve’ your problems, we guide and support you through your own transformation.
We don’t work out of scope, we are health coaches and refer on when the need is identified.
We don’t tell you what to do or what you should be doing. Everyone is their own person and has their own bio-individual needs.
WHAT MAKES TALKING TO A COACH DIFFERENT TO A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND?
We serve as a mirror, an objective party looking in with no bias, judgments or expectations. We hold a beginners mind for you, explore resistance and roadblocks with you and create more self-awareness to allow for transformation.
We can provide a scared space to support you to do your inner work.
IF YOU IDENTIFY WITH ANY OF THESE, GET IN TOUCH
Is your day job taking over your life?
Are you working out a lot but not feeling like your weight is budging?
Are your energy levels depleted and you’re struggling to manage your sweet cravings?
Are you stuck in a cycle of overwhelm and unhappiness?
Are you out of tune with your menstrual cycle?
Do you feel you need guidance with finding foods right for you?
Do you struggle to get whole foods into your diet?
Do you suffer from a chronic health condition?
Confused with the never-ending dietary advice out in the world?
Are you struggling to regain happiness in certain areas of your life?
CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
This badge designates that its holder has graduated from Integrative Nutrition's Health Coach Training Program. They have demonstrated an ability to understand and utilise a wide range of dietary and nutrition theories, as well as develop business and coaching skills to practice in a variety of settings. They have been trained to educate and guide clients to make behavioural changes resulting in improved nutrition, dietary habits, and physical ability and overall greater health and wellness.