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Unlock Your Best Health: Why Expert Coaching Makes the Difference

Unlock Your Best Health: Why Expert Coaching Makes the Difference
Published on: July 21, 2025
Updated on: 2025-07-22
Topic: Health Coaching

As a UKIHCA- accredited health coach, with a professional nursing background, an MSc. in Food Science nutrition & Health and expertise in pre- and post-natal exercise and personal training, I empower clients to thrive—not just survive.

Let’s look at how you can confidently lean into coaching.

Understanding What Health Coaching Is:

It’s not therapy, it’s not training – it’s a mixture of tools and techniques, holistically tailored for you.

Unlike therapy, I don’t dive into the past; I partner with you to set actionable, future-focused goals.

Unlike mainstream fitness, I weave my years of nursing experience into bespoke guidance—perfect for pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, or balancing chronic health concerns with strength and confidence.

You can achieve: clarity, agency, and informed decision-making—steered by evidence.

Why Credentials Matter—Trust Built from the Ground Up

UKIHCA accreditation is the gold standard for health coaching in the UK and Ireland

The UK & International Health Coaching Association upholds stringent training standards, a clear scope of practice, and maintains a professional register—meaning every coach is verified, credible, and committed to ongoing development.

Plus, my background in nursing and personal training ensures safety, expertise, and nuanced care—especially for pregnancy, postpartum or menopause. I aim to work collaboratively and meet you where YOU'RE at.

You're return on investment: Certified coaching with measurable outcomes, transparent methods, and an unwavering commitment to your well being.

Real Results—Why It Works

Science backs coaching!!!

Holistic health coaching across chronic conditions consistently shows better adherence, mood, fitness, and quality of life than standard care .

With my dual role, expect a personalised mix of personal assessment and health coaching motivation—the best of both worlds.

Pre/Postnatal Training: Your Specialised Path

As a qualified pre/postnatal coach and trainer, here’s what you get:

Safe, effective exercise: Aligned with guidelines—boosting mental health,and easing postpartum recovery

Mind‑body support: Decreased anxiety, better energy—even during the fluctuating demands of motherhood.

Confident recovery: Strengthening core and pelvic foundation helps you reclaim control, posture, and vitality after birth.

your benefit: A coach who knows motherhood—alongside physical and emotional well being—inside out.

This Is What Coaching With Me Looks Like

Credentials           UKIHCA‑accredited health coach & registered nurse, nutritionist, pre and post natal coach,                            

Scope of practice      Prenatal, postpartum, perimneopuase, menopause, chronic health & fitness, well being              

Delivery             Motivational interviewing + evidence-based practices + bespoke fitness   

Support + accountability Built around your daily life and family                                  

Evidence-backed results Healthier habits, weight management, stress reduction, postpartum fitness |

Testimonials

"I recently had the support of Rachel re my ever changing symptoms and challenges of menopause. The support I received was that of understanding, compassion and practical suggestions. Rachel's understanding of the physical and emotional changes were evident and with this understanding she provided some easy to implement steps in the right direction with the offer of follow up support when needed. I really appreciated Rachel's sensitivity, non-judgemental support and her time when I needed it."

"I have been to a lot of PT programmes over the years, and honestly I think Rachel was the first one to ask me what I enjoy and what I don't. Such a refreshing way to look at health.

She wants it to be enjoyable. She wants it to be sustainable. Rachel really helped me to move away from all or nothing thoughts to the idea that it's building sustainable habits over time.

Some weeks it won't be great and that's OK, life happens.

There's no strict regimes, she truly listens with compassion.

Rachel really changed how I looked at exercising once I realised it was about having fun and actually being able to say I like this, I can't do that, and feeling empowered to share my experiences and become a driver of my own journey.

Thank you, Rachel"

Your next step

Book a free consultation and discover how tailored coaching can elevate your health journey—pregnancy, postpartum or beyond.

Written by Rachel Browne Founder of Brown Bear Wellness Rachel Browne is the founder of Brown Bear Wellness, with over 14 years of experience in nursing across Ireland and Australia. She holds a Master’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition & Health, Diploma in Health Coaching and is an Accredited Personal Trainer. Rachel is passionate about promoting wellness through nutrition and movement, offering practical guidance via her blog, workshops, and classes. Her goal is to help others achieve a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
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