WENDY HARRISON
- Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach
- ReCode 2.0 Coach (Alzheimer’s and Dementia)
- DNAlysis Certified Practitioner
- Employee Wellness
Member of the Functional Medicine Health Coaches Association of South Africa
Reverse. Prevent. Optimise.
Empower yourself to take charge of your well-being by addressing the root causes of health issues, not just symptoms. Using personalised nutrition, lifestyle changes, and mindset coaching, I will guide you toward lasting wellness using a science-backed, holistic approach to achieving optimal health and vitality.
treating the individual. not the symptom.
I use a personalised, systems-oriented approach to healthcare. We work together to address the underlying causes of your conditions and symptoms. I focus on holistic, patient-focused care, using comprehensive assessments and integrative treatments to achieve optimal health and well-being, so that you can live your best life.
Reversal
This coaching process is for you, if you:
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- have received a diagnosis and want to get to the root cause of the issue
- have received unsatisfactory blood test results and have been advised to make lifestyle changes
- you know that something’s up – you’re feeling different, anxious or fatigued, you are not sure what your issues are but know that you need to do something.
PREVENTION
A Prevention Coaching process is for you:
- if you have a family history of any of the major chronic diseases
- or your lifestyle is such that you may develop a chronic condition and you want to minimise your risk.
- We focus strongly on preventing type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s / Dementia, which is now often called type 3 diabetes.
- We also work to make your body an unwelcome place for cancer to grow, and to help you avoid cardiovascular disease.
OPTIMISATION
You are healthy and well, but…
- you want to take your life to the next level and suck all the juice out of it.
- For this, you need to feel young, energetic, strong and resilient.
No matter your chronological age – this coaching process is for you!
Targeted protocols for longevity, a sharp and active brain and a strong and capable body.
Solutions conventional medicine is unable to offer.
holistic investigation and research
In all instances, I use Functional Medicine tools and assessments to identify dietary and lifestyle patterns contributing to, or which could contribute to, a client’s current or future state of health.
Together we work on solutions, and using the coaching process to inform, educate and support the client about the health challenges identified. The client takes ownership of his/her own health as we restore, balance and optimise wellbeing.
benefits of functional medicine
Proven Results
Reversal of chronic lifestyle diseases.
All non-communicable diseases/ailments are totally preventable. Give sick people their health back
Symptom Relief
Functional medicine addresses root causes of illness, providing symptom relief through personalised treatments.
Improved Vitality & Ageing
Live a full, active and healthy life. Your health span equals your lifespan. Invest now to ensure you live the last 10 to 15 years of your life with vibrant health and vitality fulfilling your purpose and dreams.
Break the cycle of chronic meds.
The opportunity for both individuals and parents to care for their families in a way that is different to the current stream of ongoing antibiotics, anti-depressants and other medications which address symptoms but do not remove the cause setting them up for a lifetime of chronic illness.
Better Emotional Health
Did you know? Nutrient-rich diets, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and antioxidants, support neurotransmitter function in your brain, stabilise mood, and reduce oxidative stress, improving emotional health.
Changed my life. I’ll be living the lessons that Wendy has taught me for the rest of my days.
Committed, compliant clients will enjoy full and healthy lives filled with vibrant energy to fulfil their values and life’s purpose and reach their goals free from debilitating illness and associated costs.
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Are you ready to change? Are you committed to doing the hard work it requires to make these positive changes to your lifestyle?
Get in touch for a healthier step forward.
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We are based in Newlands, Cape Town in the Southern Suburbs
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We also offer online consultations, no matter where in the world you are based
Qualifications
A health coach can make all the difference.
Unlike a one-size-fits-all approach, a good health coach tailors their guidance to you—your personality, your lifestyle, and what actually works for you.