My Story
Hi, I’m Jacqui
I’m a physiotherapist (neuro-rehab), nutrition and health coach, low tox coach and mum of Isabel (8) and Alex (5) based on the Sunshine Coast. If you need support at this time in your health, I’m here to help. I use my 18 years of experience in working with people with neurological and other health conditions to support you to make improving your health feel easy. It is absolutely possible to make big, lasting changes to your health and I’d love to help you do it!
You might have landed here because you’re overwhelmed by change, experiencing health challenges, or both, and I want you to know this:
I work with clients, not only as a health professional but also as someone whose health has been a mess - a big mess. Let me share my story with you…
During my 20s and early 30s my health was terrible. I looked healthy but I never felt it. I had a completely dysregulated nervous system……….I was constantly stuck in fight of flight, I had terrible gut issues, irritability, difficulty sleeping and ended up on thyroid medication. This was just ‘normal’ for me. I was on a path to ongoing chronic disease.
After I had my daughter, like many other mums, I got curious about health, where our food came from, the products I was using... It was like a lightbulb went off and I just kept on researching! I made some big changes to my health including nervous system regulation! I started doing things that I previously thought were ‘woo woo’ like breathing pattern retraining, mindset work, looking at limiting beliefs and more.
I also changed my diet to an organic wholefoods diet, swapped out my cleaning and personal care products for ones that were low tox and addressed my gut health among many other things. It didn’t take long for my thyroid and gut health issues to disappear. I haven’t been on thyroid medication for over 8 years now and I feel better than ever. I know the difference that these things make but how overwhelming change can feel, so I know this integrative approach is needed.
PROFESSIONALLY
I started out 18 years ago as a physiotherapist before doing post graduate study in neuroanatomy. I was always fascinated by the brain and nervous system!
I have worked both in Australia and in the UK, in leadership positions including the clinical lead physio for neurology. I have loved helping thousands of patients achieve their goals as well as mentoring others in my team to do the same.
After going on my own health journey, I realised a more holistic approach was needed to really help clients achieve results. I went on to study health coaching and low tox coaching and have completed further study in the nervous system more specifically.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPHTY) 2006
Graduate Diploma Neuro Rehab (GDip rehab)
Nutrition and Health Coach (certified through Well College Global)
Low Tox Coach (certified through Low Tox Life)
Pilates Instructor