About me
I am Ingrid, a certified Metabolic Health and Nutrition Coach accredited by PreKure, with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. My path to health began following the premature loss of both my parents. I am passionate about empowering people to enquire, pursue necessary testing and take steps to look and feel their best.
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Mission
Recent scientific research emphasises the significance of lifestyle factors including nutrition, exercise, and sleep, in preventing or managing chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and dementia. I am convinced that with the right information and support, individuals can significantly lower their risk of developing these diseases.
Approach
Maintaining good metabolic health is crucial for keeping body fat under control and to avoid major lifestyle driven disease. I help empower you to know your biology and familial health risks, then understand which nutritional choices and scientifically supported lifestyle habits can set you on the path to optimal health. Then we'll work together to embed these changes and make them stick.
WHAT DOES METABOLIC HEALTH COACHING LOOK LIKE?
One-on-One Coaching
Exercise Programming
One-on-One Coaching
With personalised coaching, I work together with you one-on-one to create a customised plan that fits your unique biology, lifestyle and goals. You will have access to support, accountability, and guidance every step of the way.
Healthy Eating Plan
Exercise Programming
One-on-One Coaching
Discover the power of food as medicine for our bodies, and how to make healthier choices without sacrificing flavour or feeling satisfied. When we eat and don't eat is also important. I will share tips, recipes, and meal plans to help you nourish your body and feel your best.
Exercise Programming
Exercise Programming
Exercise Programming
Physical activity has a powerful effect on our health, and it doesn't have to feel like a chore. I provide you with an exercise framework that's tailored to your goals; from improving cardiovascular fitness (benefiting the heart and brain) to strength training for optimal body composition.
Healthy Sleep Habits
Gut Health Strategies
Exercise Programming
Every one of us requires an adequate amount of restorative sleep to optimise our cognitive and physical performance. When we sleep the body (and especially the brain) undergoes a number of repair and rebuild processes. I provide you with a summary of insights from the latest scientific studies on sleep to enable you to get your sleep back on track.
Stress Resilience
Gut Health Strategies
Gut Health Strategies
Stress can take a toll on your health and in particular your weight loss goals. However in small, controlled doses it can also be beneficial for improving our resilience. Let me help you develop healthy stress management strategies and build your body's overall resilience to stress.
Gut Health Strategies
Gut Health Strategies
Gut Health Strategies
We share a unique symbiotic relationship with the trillions of microbes residing in our gut. If we take care of them, they take care of us by synthesising beneficial compounds that are essential for the optimal functioning of our immune system, hormones, and nervous system. If there is an issue with your gut microbiome there are various dietary and lifestyle changes that will help.
testimonials
perimenopausal weight gain
Woman with chronic gut discomfort, bloating and weight gain
Woman with chronic gut discomfort, bloating and weight gain
I started working with Ingrid as a perimenopausal women carrying at least 10 kgs too much weight. I was struggling with motivation and mood and while I knew I needed to lose weight I didn’t have the mental energy or self-belief to feel like I could do it. I knew a lot about nutrition and had tried every diet going with some success each time but never managing to find anything I could maintain. Ingrid encouraged me out of my comfort zone and challenged some of my long-held beliefs about what it would take for me to feel satisfied and to reduce cravings. Eight months on I have lost 14kg and am maintaining this with relative ease. The way I eat now feels natural and I can’t see myself going back; this has become my new normal. I would never have managed this without Ingrid’s knowledge, support and encouragement.
Amy, 53 years
Woman with chronic gut discomfort, bloating and weight gain
Woman with chronic gut discomfort, bloating and weight gain
Woman with chronic gut discomfort, bloating and weight gain
I sought Ingrid's help because I was experiencing bloating and gut discomfort, but nothing I tried over the years seemed to help. I also had tummy fat that wasn't budging. With Ingrid's help I switched to a low carb diet and avoided certain foods, along with starting a strength training programme. We began to figure out which foods were impacting my gut, so I have since limited or eliminated them. My tummy has been much more settled and I have begun losing visceral fat! I appreciated just how much Ingrid cared about helping me to resolve my particular issues. She listened to what I needed to suit my lifestyle and specific issues, rather than just pushing basic generic health concepts. I loved all the science and learning the why rather than just the what.
K.C, 43 years (female)
seeking strength: busy Vegan mum
Woman with chronic gut discomfort, bloating and weight gain
addressing energy depletion in an active working mum
When I first started working with Ingrid I realised I was not eating enough for the activity I was doing. Ingrid helped me work out which plant-based foods would give me the amount of protein that I needed to support the strength training I had just started. She also encouraged me to get some basic blood tests done and this revealed I was very low in iron and B12, so we got that sorted through my doctor really quickly. Ingrid is very informative and did loads of research in relation to my personal requirements. With Ingrid's help I have learnt that I need to prioritise myself and my nutrition.
Tracy, 37 years
addressing energy depletion in an active working mum
addressing energy depletion in an active working mum
addressing energy depletion in an active working mum
I was amazed at the amount of protein my body needs each day. After changing my diet to include more protein at each meal I have had more energy and recovered better from my busy life and training schedule. Ingrid is very easy to open up to and delves down into the real issues. She is a mountain of knowledge ranging from nutrition to metabolic diseases. But Ingrid also knows about the stressors in life that involve work life balance and can easily understand your struggles. I really enjoyed the journey."
Anyika S, 41 years
reducing inflammation to thrive not just survive
addressing energy depletion in an active working mum
reducing inflammation to thrive not just survive
I began working with Ingrid as I realised that the only way to get healthier is by changing something. I am a busy father and business director, so I needed some help to implement simple actions into my daily routines/habits. It's surprising how easy it is to change, with increased awareness and having some straightforward daily tactics/practices. Ingrid explained to me the important role that gut health plays in reducing inflammation; so I now eat at least two fermented foods every day. I have been better at not snacking in between meals, and also not in the evening after dinner. I have noticed that I feel better having given my digestive system a break between meals. I have also changed the way I buy food for my family - choosing more whole foods and carefully checking the labels on food.
Cam, 44 years