Daphne

I have been a plant based  cook since 2009. As a member of the collective Troo Food Liberation I have organised various activities such as teaching classes for adults and kids, organising eat-ins, cooking at yoga festivals, and hosting pop-ups in restaurants. Since 2011 my primary focus has been  catering for retreats around the world, where I've honed my skills in healthy delicious food and crafting recipes with readily available seasonal ingredients, balanced meals that can cater to intolerances. I strive for a low waste, all level nourishment kitchen.

With the arrival of my son, I deepened my understanding of the challenges that come with motherhood and the many decisions mothers must make for their own well-being, and that of their children. It is so easy for mothers to put their own wellbeing aside and prioritise that of their family. I am drawn to support mothers in finding ways to care for their families in the best way possible while also taking care of their own needs.  I have immersed myself in post-partum support through mentorship with the incredible Nicola Mahdiyya from Red Tent Doulas, which has given me greater insight in the ways mothers can be supported on all levels. Recently, I've completed training as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

I'm dedicated to supporting women reclaim their pivotal role as medicine woman of their family. Having personally navigated the struggles of maintaining balance after becoming a mother I want to support other women in choosing the best path for themselves, their health and general wellbeing while paving the way for a wiser, healthier, and more connected next generation.

Whether it's through culinary guidance, lifestyle adjustments, or addressing specific needs in a very holistic bio-individual way, I weave together my diverse experiences and trainings to offer support tailored to each mother's unique journey in finding balance. 

I firmly believe that we stand at a pivotal moment in human history, where the choices we make have profound implications. It's crucial for us to adopt healthier lifestyles, teach our children how to live in harmony with nature and themselves, and advocate for real, unadulterated, unmodified food that nourishes deeply. It is time for us to reclaim our health, reclaim our lives and restore our relationship with nature.

I love learning new things, I am constantly reading and training. I am fascinated by human beings and the way we function, and behave. I am especially interested in health, medicinal plants/ herbs, human behaviour and cooking. I have taken many courses, workshops, classes in nutrition, macrobiotics, herbal medicine, Ayurveda, raw food, vegan cooking techniques and many more. When I finished school, at 17 years old, I got a BA in psychology, trying to understand the human experience better. I then went on to study art and worked with photography and in art galleries but slowly made my way to nutrition through a health issue I dealt with supported by a naturopath and a raw food workshop (you can read more here). From there my life changed, I was introduced to vipassana meditaion and the healing powers of plants . Some of the more extensive trainings i have completed are:

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In 2017-18 the Wise Earth Ayurveda Nutrition Kitchen Sadhana - Food, Breath and Sound at the Maya Tiwari's Wise Earth School of Ayurveda : (online)

In 2018 The Living Foods Lifestyle - two week course at the Ann Wigmore Natural Health Institute in Puerto Rico (live)

In 2021-2022 Foundation -Phase I at vegan chef Matthew Kenney's Food Future Institute (online)

In 2023-24  The health coach training program  at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition  (online)

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