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MEET THE HEALTH & WELLBEING EXPERT From acupuncture to nutrition and from memory clinics to holistic healing, Bath’s health experts share their insider knowledge for improved wellbeing NICKY LEWIS
DEISIE WELLNESS nicky@deisiewellness.co.uk www.deisiewellness.co.uk/mallorca
Tell us about your background... I am passionate about charity work and helping others less fortunate. I am a trustee for Teen Yoga, and a patron and trustee for the Rachael Kundananji Foundation which is an amazing charity based in Zambia, that educates, sponsors and mentors aspiring female footballers. At the age of 50 I decided to retrain as a yoga teacher and founded Deisie Wellness (named after our twin daughters Deia and Siena). I teach yoga, breathwork and meditation classes in my studio overlooking the beautiful valley in upper Swainswick and host annual yoga retreats at the wonderful La Residencia in Deia, Mallorca What is your wellness philosophy? I wholeheartedly embrace holistic wellness based on Ayurvedic principles of listening to your body and practising healthy habits that encompass a plethora of factors such as diet, sleep, exercise, meditation/ relaxation, daylight, screen time, stress levels and mindset. For instance you may prepare a super healthy meal but if you feel stressed whilst eating that meal, the body may not be able to absorb the vital nutrients. What do you like best about working in Bath? I’m so very grateful for the beautiful countryside, walking in which is free, accessible and so very good for our physical and mental health, the gorgeous architecture and wonderful sense of community… and my family and I are keen supporters of Team Bath Netball and Bath Rugby.
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TIINA DAVIES
FINWELL hello@finwell.fi; www.finwell.fi What led you to work in health and well-being? In my twenties, I viewed food primarily as fuel and didn’t know or consider its impact on my overall health and well-being. After making some simple tweaks to my diet, I experienced an almost immediate boost in my energy levels and overall mood. In 2013, I took a significant step by qualifying as a nutrition advisor. This diploma deepened my understanding of the link between nutrition and health. I became increasingly interested in the holistic approach to wellness. I started to recognise that the body and mind are intrinsically connected. How we eat impacts our physical health, mood, hormones, sleep and energy levels. Motivated by this growing awareness, I decided to leave my stable 9-to-5 job to further my studies, ultimately gaining the qualifications to become a transformational health and nutrition coach. What is the best way to motivate a client? Motivation for my clients comes from the understanding that a sustainable way to make new habits and behaviours stick is usually by taking baby steps. I never recommend making a complete lifestyle overhaul at once. Instead, we discuss their obstacles and together address them one at a time. One of my missions is to educate my clients on how diet, sleep, movement and stress management are linked. It is extremely motivating as they experience first-hand how simple dietary and lifestyle changes affect their mood, energy, stress and blood sugar levels.