Studies & Certifications

Learning has always been an important part of my life and work. My education spans audit and accounting, women’s health, nutrition, and coaching—fields that inform how I examine information, ask questions, and develop practical resources for women.

Over the years, I’ve invested nearly CHF 70,000 in continuing education, certifications, and professional training across health, nutrition, wellbeing, and personal growth. My aim is to make that learning useful and accessible through my writing, resources, and support, so women can benefit without having to undertake the same extensive studies themselves.

Below, you’ll find my completed qualifications and training, alongside programmes I’m continuing at my own pace. Their status is identified so you can see what I’ve completed and what I’m still exploring.

Academic education

Diplôme de l’École Supérieure de Commerce de Nantes

Audencia Nantes École de Management · Awarded 2004 · Grade de Master

My management education included a specialisation in audit and accounting. It provided an academic foundation for my subsequent work in international finance, audit, investment operations, governance, and internal controls.

Women’s health & hormonal wellbeing

Menopause Health

The Health Sciences Academy · Completed 18 June 2026

I studied hormonal changes across the menopause transition and their relationship with symptoms, nutrition, sleep, mood and metabolic health. The course also explored cardiovascular and bone health, alongside nutritional and lifestyle considerations relevant to women’s wellbeing through perimenopause, menopause and the years beyond.

Women’s Health and Nutrition Coach Certification Program

The Integrative Women’s Health Institute · Completed 6 December 2015 · 44 contact hours

I completed professional training in women’s health and nutrition coaching. This forms part of the educational foundation behind my work supporting women with their wellbeing. Specialized studies focused on:

  • women’s hormonal health,

  • menstrual wellbeing,

  • postpartum recovery,

  • pelvic health, and

  • conditions such as endometriosis, PCOS, and fibroids.

Hormone Cure Certified Coach

The Gottfried Institute · Completed in 2014

Training focused on understanding hormone imbalances, adrenal health, thyroid function, and supportive lifestyle approaches for hormonal wellbeing.

Nutrition & lifestyle wellbeing

Nutritional Therapist

The Health Sciences Academy · Certificate dated 23 June 2024

I studied essential nutrients, antioxidants, fibre, probiotics, and the relationship between nutrition and gene expression. The course also covered assessing nutritional deficiency risks, developing personalised nutrition programmes, structuring consultations, and monitoring progress, alongside professional responsibilities.

Advanced Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner

The Health Sciences Academy · Completed 26 April 2018

I studied the physiological and behavioural factors involved in weight management, including metabolism, appetite, hormones, eating patterns, stress and sleep. The training also covered weight history, body composition, dietary assessment, personalised meal planning, goal setting, and factors that influence adherence over time.

Detox Specialist

The Health Sciences Academy · Completed 7 April 2016

My training covered toxicology and detoxification, including the body’s own detoxification pathways and the development of personalised plans. It formed part of my broader continuing education in nutrition and wellbeing.

Certified Integrative Nutrition Coach

Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) · Completed 17 February 2014

Studies in holistic nutrition, bio-individuality, lifestyle habits, stress management, and sustainable wellbeing.

Additional completed training

Insights into Andropause

The Health Sciences Academy · Completed 18 June 2026

Completed as part of my continuing education in health and wellbeing, alongside my menopause studies.

Fundamentals of Health Coaching Course

The Health Sciences Academy · Completed 17 June 2024

I completed this introductory course as part of my continued learning in health coaching.

Transforming Your Relationship with Food

Institute for the Psychology of Eating · Completed 2014

Coursework exploring emotional relationships with food, mindset, and compassionate approaches to eating behaviours.

Continuing studies

Applied Behaviour Coaching Skills in Nutrition & Wellness

The Health Sciences Academy · In progress · Self-paced

Advanced coaching studies focused on sustainable behavioural change, habits, motivation, and long-term wellbeing support.

Fundamentals of Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Lifestyle Medicine

The Health Sciences Academy · In progress · Self-paced

This programme explores how cells and body systems function, how disease processes develop, and how health changes across life stages. It also examines lifestyle factors—including nutrition, movement, sleep and stress—and their relationship with health risks.

Advanced Child and Brain Development Nutritional Advisor

The Health Sciences Academy · In progress · Self-paced

This programme explores nutrition in relation to children’s growth, brain development, learning, mood and eating behaviours. It includes nutritional requirements at different ages, growth monitoring, personalised food planning, and approaches to picky eating.

Further learning at my own pace

Dietary Supplements

The Health Sciences Academy · In progress · Self-paced

Studies focused on the safe and evidence-based use of vitamins, minerals, herbs, and supplementation strategies.

Advanced Skincare and Repair Nutrition Specialist

The Health Sciences Academy · In progress · Self-paced

This programme explores skin structure, the skin microbiome, skin types and changes, and the relationships between nutrition, lifestyle and skin health. It also covers skincare ingredients, common skin concerns, and tools for planning and reviewing nutritional and lifestyle approaches.

Nutrition for Cancer Prevention & Longevity

The Health Sciences Academy · In progress · Self-paced

Research-based nutritional approaches supporting healthy aging, longevity, and disease prevention.

Sports & Exercise Nutrition

The Health Sciences Academy · In progress · Self-paced

This programme covers nutrition in the context of endurance, strength, power, muscle building and changes in body composition. It combines scientific research with practical worksheets and supporting videos to explore nutritional approaches relevant to exercise, fitness and sporting performance.