About Heal for Women

I’m a Preconception Health Coach with a passion for empowering women on their journey to motherhood. With a degree in psychology and the proud mother of four daughters, I bring a unique blend of professional expertise and personal experience to my practice.

I believe that preparing for pregnancy is not just about physical readiness. My holistic approach integrates nutritional guidance, stress management, and lifestyle adjustments to help you achieve a state of well-being that fosters a healthy conception and vibrant pregnancy.

My particular area of interest is maternal gut health and its critical role in influencing the health and wellbeing of your baby. This passion was ignited when one of my children was diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. Determined to get to the root cause of why this happened completely transformed our family’s life.

Through all my explorations I discovered the pivotal role the gut plays in the health and functionality of virtually every organ and system in the human body. I delved into all the research I could find and was shocked to discover a mother passes on her gut microbiome to her unborn baby. The puzzle pieces started to come together for me when I learned that the years of antibiotics I had taken as a child, my consumption of processed foods, as well as years on the contraceptive pill had destroyed my gut microbiome. I had terrible acne in my twenties, yet I had no idea that this was my gut reacting to my lifestyle and trying to tell me that it was damaged and inflamed. 

Looking back, there were red flags from the time my girls were born that their gut health was compromised; colic, silent reflux, eczema, then as adolescents, acne, painful periods, anxiety and neurological issues.

Although the process of healing our gut was, and continues to be a challenge, seeing improvements to our health and wellbeing has affirmed our journey is not only worthwhile but necessary. We have intentionally shifted from a processed, sugar laden diet to one that consistently includes fresh, fermented and unprocessed foods that heal and nourish the body for optimal health.

The establishment of Heal for Women has been driven by my genuine desire and passion to help families have a healthier and happier future. Whether you’re planning your first pregnancy or looking to enhance your health for subsequent pregnancies, I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way. Let’s work together to create a personalised plan that meets your unique needs and goals.

I look forward to embarking on this transformative journey with you!