There are no two people who are created the same! Therefore finding your groove in life, YOUR optimal health is an individualised journey. Helping others navigate their way to optimal health is what Wayfinder Health is all about.

Hi I’m Larissa, a Nutritionist, Exercise Coach, adventure lover and soon to be first time Mother. I am passionate about achieving optimal health outcomes through a real food and a functional movement approach. Through my own health journey with hormonal imbalance, I discovered food as medicine and functional movement were the key to getting my body back in balance and feeling great. My passion for good health and the enjoyment I get from educating and empowering others to find theirs, led me to where I am today.

Working closely with my clients as an exercise coach, and personal trainer, I wanted to be able to help them on their journey with a more holistic approach. Exercise alone is not enough. Studying nutritional medicine really highlighted to me the importance of treating a person as a whole. If one body system is not functioning at its best then the equilibrium of the entire body can be disturbed.

I believe a real food approach is the first step in rebuilding your health from the inside out. The food we put on our plate shapes our health outcomes. Food is not just fuel but the right amounts of macro and micro nutrients are needed for the many chemical, hormonal and neural functions within the body. Our physiological needs change throughout our lives and maintaining optimal health is influenced by many factors including the environment we live in, choices we have made in the past, genetics, our immune function, physical and emotional stress, hormones, age, toxins and so much more. Through changes to your diet and lifestyle YOU can be in control of your own health and well being.

My aim is to help you to understand how food impacts your body, how to navigate dietary and lifestyle changes so that you can find your optimal health as well as prevent and manage disease. My particular areas of interest are gut health, real food education, hormonal balance, fertility, weight management, preconception and pregnancy nutrition, exercise guidance and support.

Whether you’re just starting out on your health journey or well on your way to understanding your individual needs, Id love to help you achieve your nutrition and lifestyle goals.

- Liss

Where am I currently Based: After four years sailing in the pacific visiting multiple countries, and communities throughout, My husband and I have returned home on our floating home to our little island state of Tasmania. I will be predominately based on the East Coast of Tasmania for the next year or two while we embark on our next exciting adventure, parent hood. Although this will be our home base, with Skype, Face time and online consultation I will be able to help individuals, groups and families, from any location. Online consultation and support is a fabulous way to stay in touch with my clients, I will be able to provide those seeking the knowledge, support and tools to improve their health even if they are in remote and rural areas without access to natural health care services.

How can I help: As a Nutritionist and Health coach my aim is to guide you in the journey of understanding your body, how food and movement can be the key to optimal health and longevity. My approach to consultation and treatment is holistic, meaning that I consider the body as a whole. I don’t just analyse your diet and exercise, I look at your lifestyle, environment, health history as well as implementing functional testing and supplementation when necessary to determine underlying root causes of health concerns and support your body function.

What to expect from a consultation with me:

• Collection of full health history, as well as gaining a holistic look at what may be influencing your current health, have your health concerns and goals heard

• Individualised goal setting

• Treatment plan

• Education, tools and practical guidance to achieve your goals

• Life style education and exercise recommendations

• Fortnightly check-ins to increase accountability

• Functional testing: blood, hormonal profiling, mineral analysis, micro-biome testing

• Referrals for testing or complimentary therapies

• On going support

Whats to come from Wayfinder Health:

Group nutrition and lifestyle education sessions I am currently in the process of planing group nutrition and health education sessions that I hope to run over a three- four week blocks. Each session block will cover a different topic such as:

• Health benefits of a Lower Carb Healthy Fat (LCHF) nutrition and lifestyle approach for type two diabetes management, weight loss and maintaining a healthy weight.

• Education on reading food labels and knowing what to look for when trying to navigate your way past all the so called “healthy” options in the supermarket.

• Nutrition and lifestyle choices that may be influences your hormonal health, mood and fertility and how to implement changes that will assist in balancing your hormones.

• Gut health and the microbiome how it plays a major role not just in IBS and irritable bowel diseases but also in our immune function, mental health and so much more. We will look at how knowing your gut microbiome through testing can help guide your nutrition and lifestyle choices to prevent and treat illness.

• The importance of pre-conception planing and body preparation. What you can do to prepare both your own and your partners bodies to increase fertility and give your bub the best start in life. This will be looked at from both nutrition and exercise aspects.