About me
Hi, I'm Jana — and I've been fascinated by what helps us stay healthy, strong and well for most of my adult life.
Long before I became a health coach, I was interested in the everyday things that influence how we feel and function — food, movement, habits, our environment and the way different parts of our health interact.
That interest became much more personal when my own health began to change. Despite doing many of the things I thought were right, I went through a period of persistent fatigue that eventually culminated in a debilitating thyroid crash.
It made me realise that looking after our health isn't simply about knowing what is “healthy” or trying harder. Our bodies change, our circumstances change, and what worked for us at one stage of life may not be what we need at another.
That experience deepened my desire to understand the bigger picture of health — and ultimately changed the direction of my life.
How I Found My Way to Health Coaching
Health and wellbeing had always been a personal interest of mine. I was fascinated by the way food, movement, lifestyle, and everyday habits influence how we feel, function, and age.
Before becoming a Health & Wellness Coach, I spent nearly two decades working as a Geospatial Analyst. While I enjoyed the work, a major organisational restructure eventually prompted me to reflect on where I wanted to focus my energy and how I could create meaningful impact in people's lives.
At the same time, my own health experiences were deepening my curiosity about why our bodies change, why what works for one person may not work for another, and what truly supports wellbeing over time.
Then, quite unexpectedly, I met a Health Coach on Stewart Island. Something clicked. For the first time, I could see a way to combine my fascination with health, my love of helping people, and my analytical background.
Within a week, I had enrolled with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). Before I had even finished my studies, I was already working with my first clients.
What began as curiosity soon became a calling.
I discovered that what I enjoy most isn't giving advice. It's helping people make sense of their health and life, recognise the patterns that matter most, and take meaningful steps towards a healthier and more sustainable future.
My Approach
I don't believe there is one right way to be healthy.
Every woman's body, health history, circumstances and priorities are different — and these can change throughout life.
What you need isn't necessarily more health information or another list of things you “should” be doing. Often, the challenge is understanding which pieces matter most for you.
I see health as a connected system. Nutrition, digestion, sleep, hormones, stress, movement, our environment and the way we live can all influence how we feel. Rather than looking at each piece in isolation, we'll step back and explore how they may be interacting for you.
My role is to listen deeply, ask thoughtful questions, help you recognise patterns, and support you in finding a way forward that feels realistic and sustainable for your life.
Together, we'll focus on the changes that are likely to make the biggest difference — one step at a time.
Following our first coaching session, I'll create your personalised Vitality Map — a simple, visual guide that brings together everything we've explored. It helps us understand your unique health and life landscape, identify the areas that will make the biggest difference, and gives us a clear foundation for the rest of your coaching journey.
Training and Background
My coaching combines professional training in health and wellness with nearly two decades of experience analysing complex systems, identifying patterns and making complicated information easier to understand.
Alongside my formal coaching qualifications, I continue to deepen my knowledge in areas such as gut health, hormonal wellbeing, behaviour change, and sustainable lifestyle practices.
Health & Coaching Foundations
My coaching is grounded in professional training in health and wellness coaching, with a particular interest in energy, gut health, hormonal wellbeing, and sustainable lifestyle change.
Rather than focusing on quick fixes, I help women understand the bigger picture of their wellbeing and identify practical changes that support lasting improvements in energy, health, and quality of life.
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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), Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
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Advanced Certifications in 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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Professional Member – Health Coaches Australia & New Zealand Association (HCANZA)
Analytical & Systems Thinking
Before becoming a Health Coach, I spent nearly two decades working as a Geospatial Analyst.
My work involved identifying patterns, understanding complex systems, solving problems, and helping people make sense of large amounts of information. These skills continue to shape the way I coach today.
I enjoy helping clients step back, recognise what's really driving their challenges, and identify the changes most likely to have a positive impact on their wellbeing.
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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
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20 Years as a Geospatial Analyst - specialising in systems analysis, mapping, and problem-solving
Ready to Feel More Like Yourself Again?
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
If you've noticed changes in your energy, body or wellbeing — or simply know it's time to invest more intentionally in your health — I'd love to hear your story.
Let's begin with a conversation about where you are now, what you'd like to feel different, and what kind of support might help you move forward.
This is a gentle space for clarity — no pressure and no obligation.
