ACTIVE LIFESTYLE MEDICINE

Bachelor Nursing Science & Masters in Critical Care Cardiac Nursing with 10 years working as a Registered and Clinical Nurse at the Cairns Hospital. Diploma in Shiatsu Massage and Oriental Therapies with experience as a Shiatsu Masseuse and trained in Yin Yoga (2009). Cert 3&4 in Personal Training and Group Fitness having worked in various gyms and taught women’s self-defence. Student of Yoga and Pranayama in India for 1year (2012). 10years training in Muay Thai with 22 fights in Australia and 8 fights overseas including 8 months in Thailand and 2 Australian titles. Accreditation in Lifestyle Medicine.

As an experienced nurse I have seen firsthand the outcomes of unhealthy lifestyles. Non-communicable chronic diseases are the main cause of mortality world wide and are the direct result of unhealthy lifestyles. The 4 most common causes are alcohol use, smoking, bad diets and physical inactivity. This leads to obesity, diabetes, hypertension cardiovascular and respiratory disease to name a few. Lifestyle is the greatest indicator of personal health and there are proven systems to increase your health and keep you out of hospital well after retirement.

Lifestyle Medicine has been proven by evidence based research to prevent, treat and reverse these chronic diseases. By addressing the 6 pillars of Lifestyle Medicine (Physical exercise, Diet, Mental wellbeing, Social connection and Substance abuse) we can prevent, manage and reverse chronic conditions whilst building a stronger foundation for lasting wellbeing.

As an accredited Lifestyle Medicine practitioner and a member of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine my professional advice is guided by research evidence. I teach from learned experience as well as embracing current evidence-based research in all of my health-consultations. I create structured plans that are based on achieving your goals, meaning and purpose in this lifetime. This involves creating a step by step plan designed for your specific needs that can be used to measure your progress towards your fitness and health goals.

As a Health-Consultant I collaborate across disciplines and refer where necessary. Medical history and medication use is considered in all consults as part of a plan for rehabilitation from illness and a specialisation in cardiac rehabilitation. The health studio is also fully air-conditioned to ensure that the tropical weather does not hinder your training progress. The result is greater health outcomes which ultimately leads to greater satisfaction and enjoyment of life.

Health is our greatest asset.

Stay Healthy!