About me
The story behind Balance Me Nutrition
I know first-hand what it’s like to live with a chronic condition – and manage it successfully and happily without drugs.
I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, a chronic bowel condition, when I was 21. Over the following fifteen years I saw many medical professionals and had many stays in hospital, with varying degrees of success.
Exhausted and barely coping, I returned to my corporate job after having my second child and became very sick again. With no other medical options left to me, I was given one choice – surgery.
As a last resort I decided to see a Holistic Nutritionist while still working with my medical team, which proved to be the turning point in my life.
I have never needed that surgery and today live drug-free with very few symptoms. I can manage my condition and enjoy life (with chocolate and wine!) by knowing how to make relevant food and lifestyle changes.
How my experience has influenced my practice
Experiencing the debilitating effects of chronic illness but being able to manage it through food and nutrition, has given me a unique perspective in my practice.
I know what it’s like to feel trapped in a cycle of remission and flare up, trying to squeeze work, social life and family into short periods of time when I felt ‘well’ only to end up in hospital.
The anxiety of exhaustion, changing plans, feeling like you’re letting others down and not living up to your own expectations is huge. I remember it all too clearly.
Because I’ve very much been there and done that, I wanted to help others combat their health issues the way I did and find a route to better health.
I’ve seen the good, the bad and ugly of how to manage a chronic health condition. Now as a registered functional nutritionist, I’m here to help you find your unique diet plan to feel better.
“Catharine gave me a clear road map so I can return to the work I love, and still have energy to enjoy my family time. She held me accountable so I found the diet plan easy to stick to.” J.W. current patient
Get started with Catharine, today.
are you sick of feeling tired, low energy, and want to balance blood sugar, reverse insulin resistance through diet, reduce inflammation with diet, alongside holistic nutrition coaching, get in touch