Thank you for visiting my site.
We have a lot in common. We both care about our clients and want them to be as healthy as possible.
I spent four years educating myself in health and functional nutrition, learning from the leading functional nutrition experts in the USA. I started with certifying as a Health Coach with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. I then followed on to achieve my Masters of Science in Health Coaching. I then certified as a USA National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach. Wanting to further understand more about functional nutrition and how the body can heal itself through diet and lifestyle, I completed my certification as a Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner (FNLP).
I uniquely apply an Engineering mindset to health challenges, developed while achieving my Doctorate in Engineering. This enables me to think outside the square of conventional “one size fits all” health programs and create impactful healing programs for individuals.
My clients range from people with chronic illness and autoimmune conditions, through to people who are having issues with energy levels, concentration or just not feeling great.
My services are complementary to medical providers. I do not diagnose or recommend medical treatments. But rather I help clients adhere to their medical advice and treatment plans through coaching them to plan and track their health journey.
I offer clients a gentle process of coaching diet and lifestyle changes. My Health Engineering programs are based on the latest science and teachings from the most well-respected functional medicine practitioners and nutritionists, alongside proven coaching tools.
Key Aspects of Health Engineering
With any client, I always start by focusing on gut health as gut health is one of the key determinants of overall health. 70% of autoimmune cells reside in the gut and gut health is significantly impacted by diet and lifestyle.
I recommend a range of nutritional approaches based on the individuals health conditions, their lifestyle, their current diet and their personal preferences. I recommend clients ask their Medical Provider before implementing any changes to diet or supplements.
I specialise in helping clients make transitions in their lives through developing new routines and changing the way they look at their life choices. We spend time clarifying their purpose and their vision, as well as defining long-term goals that are important to them. Clients set themselves challenges to work on between our sessions to support achieving their long-term health goals.
Clients partner with me on their health journeys for an extended period of time through my Health Engineering programs. It is not unusual for my clients to stay with me for a year or two. We explore obstacles and barriers that can get in the way of progress, and develop techniques to overcome them.
My vision is to help clients get back to optimum health and for them to thrive in all aspects of their life.
Would you like me to help you with your patients?
If you think your patients would benefit from my services, please feel free to recommend they visit my website, and book an initial consultation to experience Health Engineering with me.
You can also contact me directly at helen@thehealthengineer.co.nz. I would be happy to discuss how I can partner with you and support your clients through their health challenges.
