about me //
marisa fernández
BA, MPR, Dip NLC, Cert PSN
I am a professional certified Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach, certification accredited by the Crossfields Institute (UK) and regulated by Ofqual (the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation in the UK). I also hold a Certificate in Personalized Sports Nutrition, both qualifications from the Institute of Health Sciences in Dublin.
I am also a health advocate, a nutrition-and-lifestyle communicator and a food enthusiast.
I work 1:1 with clients, in-clinic and virtually, online via Skype or over the phone. I also design group programmes for leisure centres and organizations and I give educational talks and seminars on nutrition and lifestyle for optimum health. Get in touch with me to discuss how I could cover your needs or those of your group or organization.
my mission, values & vision //
I believe there are no shortcuts to health. Fad diets don't work long-term, in fact I don't like to use the word 'diet' at all. We have to consistently make good choices, eat a nutritious diet, regularly move our bodies, have the right mindset, get proper rest, manage stress, have meaningful relationships and live life with passion and purpose.
I believe there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’. And because we are all unique my approach is personalized to tailor individual needs and preferences.
My mission is to become the best nutrition and lifestyle expert that I can be so I can help individuals and communities improve their health.
My values are to provide a first-class service, constantly add value and inspire change.
My vision is to contribute to a healthier world, by my embracing my purpose, honouring my values and helping others find their own path to optimum health and feeling and looking their best.
my approach is... //
*Personalized. Because we all have different genetic make-up, needs, tastes and goals. My meal plans and lifestyle strategies are custom-made.
*Holistic. Because I look at the person as a whole and my recommendations address all the areas that support health: nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management and mindset.
*Non-dogmatic and science-based. I work with clients with different beliefs about nutrition and health, people who, because of their religion, food allergies or personal choice, would eat certain foods and not others. I base my recommendations on the latest research but ultimately I’m interested in helping you find what works for you in agreement with your ultimate needs and core beliefs.
*Focused on sustainable long-term results. So if you are looking for quick-fixes that might undermine your health in the long run, my method is NOT for you.
health is your greatest wealth //
the 5 pillars of optimum health //
These are what I consider the building blocks of optimum health:
*Nutrition/
real food & targeted supplementation
*Fitness/
exercise & non-exercise movement 'NEAT'
*Sleep/
enough quality sleep
* Stress/
stress reduccion and management
*Mindset/
visualization, work on beliefs and staying motivated