Background

Based in Cheshire, I am passionate about supporting wellbeing at any age. It is a stark statistic that although we live longer lives we spend more than 1/5th in poor health*.

Whether already on a health and fitness journey looking for coaching to improve performance in your interests, or unsure where to begin; advice and plans are tailored to you.

Whole Me hopes to create a safe environment to promote and empower positive, sustainable lifestyle change; knowing that, even for one individual, needs change as you move through changing seasons of life.

I want to help you navigate health advice you may have already encountered & address your worries & barriers- there are no silly questions.

I aim to provide up to date advice from current evidence, new developments, and my own experience of successful approaches to health & fitness.

Alongside professional experience, I have seen my own health benefit from changes in nutrition and lifestyle.

Things I do for my own wellbeing include:

• Consciously taking time to relax without technology. For me this often includes time outdoors walking and gardening, listening to or reading a book, or chatting to a friend. This might need a conscious plan on the to-do list or can be an opportunity taken in place of scrolling news and social media.

• Taking part in a voluntary role with my local community gives me satisfaction and the human connection we all benefit from.

• Stretching, whether at home or a Pilates class, to offset spending time at a screen or commuting without changing my posture.

• A focus on whole foods for fibre & nutrients to feed my body and healthy gut bacteria; and enough protein for energy and satiety. I try to avoid eating too late for digestion. Like everyone I am doing my best but remain a work in progress- I would benefit from better hydration!

• I am fortunate to have always enjoyed exercise as part of looking after my body and mind. I have taken part in ultramarathons and pushed myself at times. Over time, I have altered intensity and focussed on strength, and reduced impact when my body needs it. I still enjoy a mixture of jogging, HIIT, Pilates and weight-based workouts.

• Being thankful. Taking a moment each day to feel gratitude keeps my glass looking half full. When this is difficult, it can be a signal to review how you are feeling and to consider asking for help.

Qualifications

MBChB, MRCGP, DCH, DRCOG, PGDip Human Nutrition, Level 3 Diploma Sports Massage.

*based on Office for National Statistics (ONS), released 26 March 2024, ONS website, statistical bulletin,  Health state life expectancies in England, Northern Ireland and Wales: between 2011 to 2013 and 2020 to 2022