As a dedicated functional medicine practitioner and registered secondary school teacher, I have cultivated a thriving clinic focused on women's health, driven by an unwavering passion for empowering women through education. My experience has shown that there's a strong need for a course to help young women better understand their bodies. For too long, women have navigated the complexities of their own bodies with uncertainty and unanswered questions. It is time to transform women's health outcomes by equipping our young females with the knowledge they deserve.

My passion for education and women's health has seamlessly merged, revealing a profound opportunity to address hormonal dysfunction and the widespread lack of body awareness among women of all ages, from 13 to 60 and beyond. This realisation has driven the development of a pioneering body literacy course, designed to leverage my clinical expertise and teaching skills.

A pivotal moment in my journey occurred during a presentation at the Rangatahi Health Symposium. Just before taking the stage, I encountered a young girl in the restroom, visibly in pain. When I asked if she was okay, she simply replied, "It's just that time of the month." This encounter solidified my conviction that I am exactly where I need to be, championing the cause of body literacy for young women.

I am committed to collaborating with educational institutions to integrate this innovative and forward-thinking course into school curriculums, empowering young women with the knowledge and confidence to take charge of their health. Together, we can pave the way for a future where body literacy is a fundamental component of education, fostering a generation of informed and empowered women.

Qualifications:

- Diploma in Sport & Lifestyle Management

- Bachelor of Exercise Science

- Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Health

- Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Nutrition)

- Certificate in Pre-Conception, Fertility, and Postnatal Care

- Certificate in PCOS & Endometriosis Management

- Certificate in MTHFR Gene Management for Fertility

- Certificate in Diabetes Management and Insulin Resistance

- Certificate in Exercise and Nutrition Fundamentals for Perimenopause and Menopause

- Degree in Functional Medicine

- Currently pursuing a Masters in Integrative Health