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My training is extensive.

I hold one of the highest certifications globally in health and wellness coaching worldwide - the AC-FHC.

I’ve studied with global leaders in diet + lifestyle as medicine, gut + hormone health and change psychology.

I’m not ‘just’ a nutritionist

If we haven’t met, I’m Vanessa.

I’m a Functional Nutritionist, Speaker and Founder of ‘The Pause’.

I’ve spent over 6 years training internationally (and counting), learning the science of what actually helps women feel better — and stay that way.

I bring together tools from nutrition, neuroscience, exercise science and hormonal health — cutting through the noise of fads, ‘magic powders’ and with zero woo.

I can create a meal plan if that’s what you need — but more importantly, I’ll teach you the science behind your symptoms, and the strategies that actually work to solve them.

What Clients Say

  • "I’d highly recommend Vanessa, she’s extremely knowledgeable, friendly and easy to talk to!"

    Vanessa is wonderful to work with - she provides in-depth advice around supplements to support well-being and also takes the time to explain what each supplement does and share the research behind her thoughts.

    Kate Carey

  • “I got in touch with Vanessa and she listened patiently to my story, symptoms, and worries."

    She gave me invaluable advice based on facts & studies that have been published, she explained the chemical reactions in my body in a way that I could understand it, and she suggested nutritional & mindfulness solutions to me that continue to work to this day.

    Michelle Audrey

  • “Vanessa has been such a huge help in my health journey. The real difference is Vanessa is the only person that has ever really listened to me"

    …often - going away and coming back with ideas after thinking about what I have told her. Always the advice and knowledge has been spot on! I like that Vanessa is practical too with what might suit your lifestyle. I would highly recommend Vanessa.”

    Natasha Scott

  • “100% recommend Vanessa.”

    She goes above and beyond and cares deeply about her clients.

    Katherine Kennard

  • “Working with Vanessa helped me much more than just trying to lose weight and gain muscle"

    - she was like a life coach too. Very passionate and understanding about my life and situation.”

    Bryn Neilson

Ways to work with me

‘The Pause’ Course

1:1 Consults

Work + Well Seminars

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The Sleep Supplement That I Swear By.
The Sleep Supplement That I Swear By.

Learn why magnesium glycinate is the best form for better rest, deeper sleep, and a calmer mind.

For clients struggling with sleep, Magnesium glycinate is always my go-to.

Woken up feeling Groggy After Magnesium?
Woken up feeling Groggy After Magnesium?

Tried magnesium glycinate for sleep—and woke up feeling groggy, not refreshed?

While magnesium glycinate is one of the best forms for deep, restorative sleep, some people report feeling foggy or sluggish the next day.

How much stress is too much? Lets talk about Allostatic Load.
How much stress is too much? Lets talk about Allostatic Load.

Allostatic load means the 'total' stress load on the body - the 'sum' of all stress.

If you imagine a bathtub full of water though - at some point if you leave the tap running, it will overflow. Stress works in the same way. There is the capacity to handle the stress, or there just isn't.

Trouble losing weight? Mindfulness might help.
Trouble losing weight? Mindfulness might help.

When you’re in a constant state of stress, you’re firing off stress hormones such as cortisol.

The problem with high cortisol and stress levels are that they mess with your blood sugar and literally ‘block’ weight loss attempts.

How to eat when you’re feeling burnt out
How to eat when you’re feeling burnt out

The problem is when you're feeling burned out, the last thing you want to hear is that you need to reduce your stress (that's like a red flag to a bull).

The good news is you can start by changing your diet to improve your energy.

How to deal with the voice of our inner critic
How to deal with the voice of our inner critic

Most of us would admit to hearing our inner critic 'speaking' to us. That voice in your head that says - "you're not good enough", "you're going to fail", or "that's too hard".

This voice is trying to keep you safe and is well-intentioned.

Are your warning lights on?
Are your warning lights on?

Think of symptoms such as difficulty concentrating, falling or staying asleep, gaining weight or trouble losing weight, digestive or hormone or skin issues and lack of patience as warning lights on your car's dashboard.

All of these are signs that something to do with your health needs your attention.

Can you eat carbs and still lose weight?
Can you eat carbs and still lose weight?

Carbohydrates (carbs) have gotten a bad rap. It’s no wonder when you think that both a donut and a banana are both a carb. While some come directly from nature, many others are unrecognizable by the body as ‘food’.

The primary purpose of carbs is to provide fuel for the body. Sounds like you need them then - right? The answer is 'it depends'.

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