
About me
Hello - I’m Jana Kaeppler, and I know what it’s like to run on EMPTY.
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A few years ago, life looked fine from the outside. I had two young kids, a demanding part-time job, and was running our boutique accommodation business here in Twizel with my partner, Sean. But inside, I was exhausted.
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My days blurred into endless “to-do” lists - juggling work deadlines, guests, and family needs. I was constantly on edge, relying on coffee and sugar to function. Sleep never left me refreshed; my focus was fading, and sometimes my heart would race for no reason. I kept pushing through until my body delivered a louder message: a debilitating thyroid condition.
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It wasn’t the whole story, but it was the wake-up call I needed. I realised that I couldn’t keep living on stress and autopilot - I had to learn how to truly support my health. ​
My journey back wasn’t about quick fixes. I learned how to nourish my gut, calm my nervous system, and create sustainable habits that allowed my body - and mind - to recover. Slowly, I felt my energy increase, my focus return, and my sense of self grow stronger again.
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Before becoming a health coach, I worked as a Geospatial Analyst — a role that sharpened my analytical skills and ability to spot patterns others miss. Now, I use those same skills to help women uncover what’s driving their burnout and create practical, personalised strategies to heal.
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Today, my passion is guiding women who feel overwhelmed and depleted to move from burnout to thriving. I know how heavy life can feel when you’re running on empty — and the freedom that comes when you reclaim your energy.
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If you’re ready to feel like yourself again, you’re in the right place.​​​
My Philosophy
I believe burnout recovery is about more than “pushing through” or just taking a holiday. It’s about understanding your body, your stress patterns, and your priorities - then building habits that restore energy, calm your mind, and help you live in a way that feels good.
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I take a holistic, lifestyle-focused approach, looking at nutrition, movement, sleep, mindset, and daily routines - always tailored to you. Whether burnout is showing up as fatigue, overwhelm, low mood, brain fog, or hormonal changes, together we create a realistic path forward that’s both nurturing and achievable.

Certifications and Education
I gained my Health and Wellness Coaching Certification and advanced education through the Institute of Integrated Nutrition (IIN) - the world’s most respected nutrition and health coaching school with the largest global presence in health coaching. Their online Health Coach Training Programme and additional course offerings provide their students and graduates with the tools and knowledge they need to transform their own personal health, as well as the health of their clients and communities around the world.
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The knowledge and tools I hold today as a Health Coach I gained by completing the following courses:
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Certified Integrative Nutrition Health and Wellness Coach (2021)
Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
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Advanced Certifications in Gut Health (2022) and Hormonal Health (2023)
Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
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Coaching Intensive Practicum (2025)
Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
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Master's Degree in Physical Geography
University of Dresden, Germany
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Postgraduate Certification in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Bildungswerk Ost-West, Dresden, Germany



