Functional Medicine Health Coach

→ Are you overwhelmed with advice on health instead of spending time getting healthy?

→ Do you need a personalized health plan to address your individual needs and goals?

I help midlife women who are struggling with fatigue, low mood, poor sleep and weight gain to have energy and confidence all day every day.

I can help you address the root cause of your health issues instead of dealing with the symptoms only!

 

Choose your package

  • Midlife Woman

    Your health can change after 45 as hormonal shifts occur.

  • Genetic Test

    Nutrition and lifestyle advice based on YOUR genetics.

  • 1:1 Individual Coaching

    Personalised health plan created to address your health goals.

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Kind Words

  • "Anita has that special and rare ability to listen to what you are saying and also to hear what you are not saying. I only have thanks and praise for Anita who deeply cares and has my best interests at heart"

    — Joanne H.

  • "Anita has a well-rounded approach to Functional Medicine. I have found our sessions to be of great value and she has identified things with my health that I had not been able to pinpoint before".

    — Charlene J.

  • "Anita has a heart to see people well, not partially but wholistically. She pays so much attention to detail. Even on the tough days, she never gave up on me and taught me to do the same for myself."

    — Nola G.

Hi, I’m Anita!

I’m a functional medicine health coach based in Cape Town, South Africa. Experiencing health challenges of my own, I studied so that I could help others with similar issues. I love working with midlife women and helping them to take charge of their own health and feel great again!

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Listen In

Mariette Snyman from the Clear, Calm and Helpful weekly podcast and I chat about:

  • how functional medicine can prevent or reverse chronic conditions like depression, diabetes, obesity and heart disease

  • elements of functional medicine, including nutrition, genetics, biochemistry, lifestyle, habits and behaviour changes

  • epigenetics: why we needn’t express the genes we’ve inherited and what functional medicine interventions may involve

  • what to expect when working with a functional medicine practitioner

  • how I support my clients so that affecting the necessary changes is a sustainable process.

 
 

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Managing blood sugar: Your Key to Balanced Wellness
Managing blood sugar: Your Key to Balanced Wellness

When it comes to your overall health, the single most significant factor is undoubtedly keeping your blood sugar well regulated. This practice helps us avoid these common chronic conditions that we see around us today:

• Risk of Diabetes

• Cardiovascular Issues

• Alzheimers/ Dementia

• Obesity leading to Inflammation

Unfortunately...many of us mistakenly believe our blood sugar is within a safe range, leading to a lack of concern. But there's a bigger picture to consider.

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Is your healthspan more important than your lifespan?
Is your healthspan more important than your lifespan?

I love the reality that this graph makes us consider. Lifespan is how long we live, while healthspan is how well you live, free from disability or disease.

We all want to live a long life and be in good health for the majority of it. Instead, the pattern that we see in Western society is declining health often at an early age. For many it can start in their 40’s and with it the gradual progression towards the onset of disease.

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An Alternative to NSAIDS
An Alternative to NSAIDS

Recently my son dislocated his small toe and after an x-ray found he had broken it as well. Aside from buddy strapping and not putting weight on it, time will knit the bone back together and will eventually reduce the inflammation.

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A Reframe of Menopause
A Reframe of Menopause

I had a dreadful experience of menopause. Looking back I believe I had a major disconnect between how my body was asking me to live versus the life I insisted trying to maintain. Here's how I look at the transition now.

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Actionable Health Insights from a Genetic Test
Actionable Health Insights from a Genetic Test

Everyone is looking for the path to health, wellness, and longevity that is tailored for them: What should I eat, what exercises should I do, and what lifestyle choices should I make that are right for me? Too often, though, healthcare uses a one-size-fits-all approach that doesn't take into account a person's unique makeup.

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