Hi there, and welcome to my cozy little corner of the internet. This space is for anyone who’s ever felt like they weren’t getting the full picture from traditional approaches.
I’m Andrea, a mama, wife, food lover, certified menopause coach, certified ADHD coach, and lifelong student of holistic wellness. I’m also finishing my studies to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.
I started Simply Salt & Soul because I wanted a place to build a space for health and wellness in a way that feels approachable, practical, and grounded in everyday life. There’s so much information out there, and it can get confusing trying to figure out what actually makes sense for you. I wanted to bring together the things I’ve learned through nutrition, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), coaching, and my own experiences, and share them in a way that feels simple, intentional, and completely realistic for normal, everyday life.
My path here definitely wasn’t a straight line.
I started out in Early Childhood Education, which mostly meant negotiating hostage situations with three-year-olds over who got the blue crayon. Then, when I was pregnant with my first son, I thought, “You know what sounds relaxing? Starting a home baking business while growing a human.” So I found myself knee-deep in flour, raising two boys, inhaling powdered sugar for a living, and wondering why I had absolutely no energy left.
Then, in 2017, I was diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia. That experience forced me to slow down and start paying attention to what my body had been telling me for a long time. Things I’d brushed off before became impossible to ignore, and it completely changed how I looked at health and wellness. It was like having to hit the emergency brake on my entire life. One of the hardest parts was going from appointment to appointment, trying to explain what I was experiencing and often leaving without feeling that I’d been heard. When you’re in pain and genuinely looking for answers, that can be incredibly frustrating. I wanted to understand what was happening to me and explore ways to manage my health beyond simply getting through each day.
That experience was a big part of what drew me deeper into holistic wellness. Over time, my own search for answers grew into an interest in helping other women better understand their bodies, especially when they’re struggling with symptoms that affect their everyday lives.
After earning my first nutrition and wellness credentials, I thought I was finally finding my direction. But of course, life had other plans. Perimenopause. It brought a whole new set of questions about my body. That experience led me to become a Certified Menopause Coach. I simply wanted to offer the kind of clear, supportive guidance I always struggled to find on my own.
My background in Early Childhood Education also gave me a foundation for understanding behaviour, learning, and emotional regulation. That interest eventually led me to become a Certified ADHD Coach, too. Today, I’m pulling all these threads together as I finish my studies to become a Registered Holistic Nutritionist.
Here at Simply Salt & Soul, I share what I’m learning about nutrition, hormones, digestion, TCM, and the everyday habits that influence how we feel. I especially enjoy helping women navigate hormonal changes, irregular cycles, digestive concerns, and that feeling of being constantly overwhelmed. I also welcome anyone who wants to learn more about their health and take a more thoughtful approach to their everyday habits. Real change takes time. It’s about finding what works for you and what you can actually stick with in your everyday life.
My approach is food first and evidence-informed. I like looking at the bigger picture, including what we’re eating, how we’re sleeping, how stress affects us, and what else might be going on in our lives. I also believe it’s important to recognise that we’re all different. What works for one person may not work the same way for someone else. I won’t tell you that real wellness is found in a 30-day detox or that the latest wellness trend will help you feel better. I’m more focused on helping women (or anyone) make sense of what’s going on with their bodies and find ways to support their hormones and overall health. Together, we focus on making totally realistic changes that your body can actually respond to over time. We will look at what’s actually happening in your life and work on changes that make sense for you, without turning your whole life upside down. Remember, wellness doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. It lives in the messy, everyday moments.
I’m glad you’re here. Grab a cup of tea or coffee and have a look around. I hope you’ll find something that helps you understand your body a little better or gives you a new perspective to consider.
(You can read the full story of my battle with Trigeminal Neuralgia and how I found my way back to health [here — My Story]).
I share insights from both a Traditional Chinese Medicine and holistic nutrition perspective. Everything here is for educational purposes and meant to offer you supportive tools along your health journey. Always listen to your body and check in with your trusted health professionals for guidance that’s specific to you.