Meet your coach
“Let each person take the path according to their capacity, understanding and temperament. His true Guru will meet him along the path”
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– Swami Sivananda Saraswati, Hindu Spiritual Teacher
The 'Ally' Approach – Natural Management Coaching
Your health journey is a personal one. There is “no one size fits all” approach. Sometimes following general health advice, we believe we know about eating right and living healthily, does not give us the desired results. Be this weight loss, more energy, better sleep, or manageable stress.
With me as your ally, we can explore all aspects of your diet and lifestyle behaviours. Formulating a personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan to give you the best chance of achieving your health goals — this is the Natural Management Coaching approach. Working together we will overcome the barriers to change that you might face or have faced in the past. The evidence shows that personalised support provided on a one to one basis gives you the greatest chance for success.
My aim is to be the person to make this your new reality.
My qualifications and professional registrations
Level 4 Diploma Nutrition and Lifestyle Coaching
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Certificate in The fundamentals of Menstrual Cycle Health & Awareness (incl Menopausal Transition)
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
IHCAN endorsed CPD in Building Immunity and Resilience
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UKIHCA Registered Health Coach
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Member of UK Health Coaches
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Gut Health Course (IBS) with Lucy Williamson Nutrition
IHS Scope of Practice
Hi, I am Carla
I am a Brighton based Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals, like you, to live well and balanced lives. Now specialising in IBS, I am deeply passionate about the power of coaching as a means to deliver personal change and have been practicing as a coach in different disciplines for over ten years.
Before becoming a Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, I worked as a Physiotherapist for the NHS coaching people back to physical health following illness. Working within healthcare for many years has allowed me to observe the negative impact our modern lifestyle, such as lack of activity and diets high in sugar, can have on our long-term health.
"Gaining the understanding of what is known as ‘lifestyle related illness’, led me on my path to become The Good Health Ally. The ability to proactively empower individuals with the most influential contributor to better health, your nutrition."
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Nutrition is at the heart of health. It is fundamental to our existence and, for me, one of the most joyous aspects. I love food and I love eating. Above all I enjoy creating dishes to share with family and friends - knowing that I am making tasty and satisfying meals that will nourish my loved ones.
This passion in part stems from my Italian heritage, where food is at the centre of almost everything. Full of health promoting foods, the Mediterranean diet has been proven to improve the quality of both health and longevity. This is not exclusive to Mediterranean cooking of course and the same principles that make it so beneficial can be applied to all cuisines, preferences, and backgrounds and is something I enjoy doing for family and clients.
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"I firmly believe everyone has the right to understand the principles of good health and why it matters. It should not be an exclusive club and as your Nutrition & lifestyle coach I will share my knowledge so you can become an expert in your own health whilst still enjoying the food you love."
A few words from my clients
Ashleigh Osman, 25 —Discovery Package
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“After a week of following my action steps I haven’t had any sweet cravings at all! Increasing my breakfast portion has been a great help. Carla has provided me with lots of recipes that I have tried and enjoyed, and they are easy to follow.
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I can feel a difference in myself already and physically I am not as bloated! Thank you so much for your help, Carla!”
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Cerina Parris, 43 —6 Session Programme
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“I was looking for nutritional guidance to help me reach my health and fitness goals and due the pandemic, I was keen to know how to boost my immune system. Carla is incredibly knowledgeable, and passionate about health and nutrition. She sets realistic goals and she has made a real impact on my wellbeing.
After 6 weeks, I feel amazing, I’m more energised and I now feel armed with the knowledge to keep myself healthy. Thank you Carla, I look forward to future catch up sessions”
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