Your Queenstown Sports Nutritionist + Clinical Nutritionist
Welcome to Let’s Explore Nutrition
My name is Alisha, Registered Clinical Nutritionist and Sports Nutritionist, and I am passionate about helping others improve their health and lifestyle through personalised nutrition.
I believe that proper fueling and nourishment are essential for performance and overall well being. Through tailored nutrition planning, I will guide you in making sustainable dietary choices that support your training, enhance recovery, and improve your overall health.
When you work with me, you can expect a personalised approach that takes into account your unique goals, abilities, and challenges. I firmly believe that one size does not fit all, and I will work closely with you to develop a plan that suits your individual needs. My style is based on encouragement, motivation, and empathy, as I understand the struggles and setbacks that can occur on this journey. Together, we will explore your why, celebrate your victories, overcome obstacles, and pave the way for a healthier, happier you.
I am deeply committed to helping you achieve lasting results, not just for a few weeks or months, but for a lifetime. I will equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to make sustainable lifestyle changes that will serve you well beyond our time together.
In addition to individualised programming, I also specialise in corporate wellness programs and educational workshops for other large community groups. In today's fast-paced work environment, employee health and well-being are vital for productivity and engagement. I offer comprehensive corporate wellness programs that promote physical fitness, healthy eating habits, stress management techniques and most importantly team building. By tailoring workshops and seminars to the unique needs of your organisation, I can empower your employees to lead healthier lives, boost their performance, and foster a positive work culture.
- Registered Nutritionist based in Queenstown, Central Otago & Online
Credentials
Registered Clinical Nutritionist
Registered Accredited Sports Nutritionist
Specialisations in Women’s Health & Performance
Certified Empowered Eating Coach
Dip Adult Education & Training
Dip Leadership & Management
Experienced Endurance Athlete
A bit about my story through my journey to health, fitness and my first 70.3 triathlon
Back in 2011 I had my second child. Both my pregnancies resulted in gestational diabetes and weight gain. I felt terrible, sluggish, my clothes didn’t fit, and I just wasn’t at my best. I had been diagnosed as insulin resistant, and now had pre-diabetes, which is the step right before type 2 diabetes.
My GP at the time had an interest in running and he suggested I learn to give it a go. He thought it would help not only my physical health, but the fact that I was feeling really down also. I had also been doing a lot of research into nutrition and focussing on whole foods and nutrient timing as much as possible. I saw great results with my weight, and decided at that point that I wanted to embark on my journey to becoming a nutritionist. I also took my GP’s advice and started learning to run with the Couch25K app - it got me started, but I didn’t really stick with it as a few months into my running journey I broke my ankle.
After a long recovery, fast forward to 2015 and I thought I’d give running another go. A friend at the time actually suggested I give triathlon a go with the goal to one day complete a half Ironman - the thought really scared me as I had no idea how to swim and had never learnt as a child. I also had never ridden a bike on the road. I enlisted the help of a triathlon coach and after a couple of months I was running 10km and riding regularly on the road. The swimming hadn’t quite clicked, and that was yet to come. At this point nutrition-wise my pre-diabetes had been reversed and my blood sugar and insulin levels were looking great.
After a year of struggling and fear, I could swim 1500m in the pool - though with breaks and quite often with fins. Fast forward again to the end of 2016 and I was consistently riding about 50km on the road and running half marathons. I was fit and happy, though I still struggled with a fear of open water swimming.
In 2017 I gave triathlon a break and focussed on running and cycling. I completed many more half marathons, and a multitude of 10km races and also was riding up to 80km in my long rides.
Once 2018 rolled around I decided to give triathlon another go. I really put so much effort into my swimming with my longest open water swim of 3km! I was so proud of myself - going from not being able to put my face in the water due to a childhood trauma - to swimming 3km! My running and riding was consistent, nutrition on point and I was feeling great. So I decided I was going to do my first 70.3 in 2019.
Training went as well as it could and I was nothing but consistent. I was not fast, but I got the triathlon completed. I also then went on to complete an olympic distance the following month. I have since completed other endurance events and marathons.
Fast forward to today and I am helping clients with their own endurance and or health journeys through their food and lifestyle. The lesson of this story is that consistency is key. Whether it be in training or nutrition - consistency, a good thorough nutrition plan, and of course a bit of faith in yourself will get you to your goals.
You can lost yourself one small compromise at a time - You can transform yourself one small win at a time
-James Clear
Health Insurance Claims
As I am registered with the Clinical Nutrition Association, they are recognised by Southern Cross Health Insurance, Accuro Health Insurance and NIB Health Insurance. Check you policy as you may be able to claim on your Nutrition services.
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