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Hi! I’m Cristíona, originally from the west of Ireland. My journey has taken me across the world, from studying and working in law, to spending years in modelling, dabbling in acting, and now to where I feel most aligned—mentoring and coaching high-performing individuals to optimise their health, energy, and longevity. I’m a licensed personal trainer, with certifications in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University and Health Coaching from the London College of Naturopathic Medicine. My approach blends science-backed strategies with a holistic, personalised method that supports both physical and mental well-being. But the lessons that shaped me didn’t come from textbooks or careers. They came from experience, resilience, and deep personal growth. I’ve loved deeply, navigated challenges, and evolved with every season of life. Divorce, reinvention, and redefining my purpose have taught me that true well-being goes far beyond just training and nutrition—it’s about mindset, self-trust, and long-term vitality. Through it all, I’ve learned this: The most important investment you will ever make is in yourself. This reel is a glimpse into the first half of 2024—highs, lessons, and the people and places that have shaped me. I’m endlessly grateful, and I know this is only the beginning. If you are ready to step into your strongest, most energised, most confident self—with a coach who understands the nuances of high-performance health, personal training, longevity, and self-mastery—let’s talk. You don’t need another quick-fix program. You need a bespoke strategy that fits your life. 📩 DM me or book a call to find out how we can work together. The best investment you’ll ever make is in your future self.

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Sundays are my exhale. I make zero plans (here in Bali at least - no family). Walks, a stretch if my body asks for it, sun on skin, fruit or whatever I’m craving, sea air. A glass of wine… maybe two. Just enough to feel warm, not foggy. I don’t crash into rest anymore. I choose it, so the week ahead feels clean, grounded, and strong. Slow living isn’t laziness. It’s strategy. Rest isn’t my escape – it’s part of my discipline. Long game energy only.

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When you go to the gym during Easter holidays + you realise you’re the only person above 21 😂 And everyone your age is at home married with kids 😅

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My typical early morning at home in Bali. I haven’t used an alarm clock for a couple of years now. My body wakes naturally sometime between 5:00 and 5:30, when the world is quiet - my favourite part of the day. A good morning routine actually begins the evening before. I eat supper around 17:00, switch off screens by 19:30, and I’m usually asleep by 20:30. When I wake, this is what I do. It actually felt a little strange filming it this morning – I’m not someone who loves setting everything up perfectly for the camera. This time of day is quite precious to me, and I didn’t want to spend the whole morning filming 😃 So this is a very real version of it. Rough and ready. Just the rhythm of how my body and mind move through the early hours. Mindful to be present and not rush. I wanted to share it in case it helps you find a rhythm of your own. Over time, your nervous system begins to expect this pattern. Sleep deepens and energy stabilises. And waking early stops feeling like discipline and starts feeling like the most natural thing in the world. Please do not copy my supplements protocol. I am TTC at 44. This is a journey for me. One I’m hesitant to share for obvious reasons. But it is a joyful feeling to be finally open to life. morning routine, early mornings, natural wake up, circadian rhythm, sleep routine, nervous system regulation, slow mornings, Bali lifestyle, healthy habits, sleep hygiene, intentional living, mindful mornings, holistic wellness, morning rituals, energy and focus

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If your life doesn’t look the way you thought it would by now this is for you. Part 2 of my Journal series is live. The years nobody saw. The grief I never named out loud. A HRV of 8. And how I slowly, quietly started to find my way back. It’s the piece I wasn’t sure I was ready to write. Link in bio. 🤍 Also, wearing @skybakswim 👌🏼 Swimwear for tall gals x resilience / recovery / holistichealth / nervoussystem / wellnesscoach / mindset / rebuilding / selfhealing / burnout / cortisol / hormonehealth / functionalnutrition / womenswellness / sobriety / transformation​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Six years ago this week I made the scariest decision of my life. I left my marriage and my life in London because I had a very clear vision of the life I wanted - the kind of love, the family, the healing, the partnership - and I knew, truly, that where I was wasn’t going to get me there. Staying would have meant giving up on all of it. And I wasn’t willing to do that. What followed has been the longest, most winding road. Years of working on myself, building myself back up, and if I’m honest — a lot of loneliness and sadness too. Even more heartache. Hoping to find a partner who was truly aligned with me, and for a long time not finding that. It’s been harder than I ever expected. But I never stopped believing it was possible. And I’m so glad I didn’t - because I have that now. And everything I’ve been building, personally and professionally, is finally starting to feel like the life I always knew was meant for me. If you’re sitting on a decision right now - waiting until the timing is better, until you feel more ready - please don’t. The road might be long. It might be really long. But you don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to start. I’m Cristíona - holistic health coach and meditation teacher, based in Bali, here to help women rebuild their health and their lives from the inside out. If that resonates, I’m really glad you’re here. 🤍 women · healing · rebuild · nervous system · burnout · longevity · hormones · mindset · nourish · thrive​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Three years older. Three years stronger. This isn’t about weight. It’s about what was happening inside. Jan 2023 — HRV of 8. Broken sleep. Heartbreak I couldn’t name. The only things keeping me going were weights and climbing the highest mountains I could get to. Jan 2026 — Bali. Building something real. This is your reminder: Skinny isn’t always healthy. Sometimes it’s just pain.

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I knew on my wedding day. I married him anyway. Because I was 37, I wanted a family, and I thought determination could fix anything. It couldn’t. I’ve finally written about that season of my life — the panic, the decision, and what it cost me. Part 1 is live on my Journal. Link in bio. Part 2 coming soon. #womenswellness #holistichealth #nervoussystemhealth #womenover35 healingjourney chooseyourself healthcoach irishwomen HRV realwomenstories hormonehealth toxicrelationship startingover selflove womenempowerment​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Are you ok with whatever will happen? One for the New Years Energy. A lot of layers have been shed and a lot of rewiring has happened, and through it all breathwork and meditation have stayed my two most reliable tools. Not to zone out or to bypass life, but to meet it with more honesty and capacity. I genuinely feel ready for the Year of the Horse now, because the deeper we heal and learn to care for the parts of us that once operated in survival mode, the less we perform and the more we inhabit who we actually are. Wishing you steadiness, courage, and forward motion - without force 🥹🫶🏼✨ 💖 Natural fibre clothing by @indigoluna.store - crucially soft and comfortable ☺️🥰

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This is a fairly normal day for me here in Bali. It’s not a “perfect” one, or a reset, or a before-and-after. I eat pretty simply, this is just an idea, everyone is different and has different needs for body recomposition. I like to wake naturally around sunrise, pour off the bed onto my yoga mat, do a bit of feel good movement, meditation and a few minutes of breath. I then have a protein rich breakfast before caffeinating, get my morning walk in, which js tricky in rainy season (IYKYK!). I train purposely and I don’t leave recovery until I’m already fried. I make it part of my day. And I love a 20 minutes focused nap! Yes, ear plugs, eye mask, timer on for 30 mins - no half measures! I don’t track my food or anything (apart from my lifts 💪🏼). There are no rules I have to white-knuckle my way through. I like my days to be structured enough to support my body and flexible enough to live in, while healing my years long traumatised nervous system 🫶🏼 At this stage of my life, I’m not interested in extremes. I care about muscle, sleep, hormones, and having energy after the workout, not just during it. This isn’t discipline. It’s self love, it’s a journey of life and it’s a rhythm I can repeat. Foods featured (typical day) Breakfast 3-4 eggs with some carbs like rice or sourdough and avocado & a side of fruit maybe, today, a kiwi 🥝 Snack - oats with plant protein, cinnamon stick, collagen & 10g creatine, banana, bee pollen and seeds Dinner - Steak + greens (or wild salmon is another great one). I often have quinoa with this meal. But today I felt I didn’t need them. Snack - cottage cheese, papaya, dark chocolate, tahini, bee pollen Everyone is different but yes I’m aiming for 1.5g of protein per kg of my body weight these days (I weigh about 68kg at 5ft 10). I’m not light, and I don’t need to be, I like to be strong but very feminine and curvy. Et voilà - c’est ça. Merci pour avoir tout lu ! Hope it helps you somewhat!

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We’ve become very conscious about what we put into our bodies, but far less aware of what we wrap them in. Most activewear is synthetic - plastic fibres that trap heat, don’t breathe well, and sit directly against your skin all day. I’m not extreme about it, but over the years I’ve slowly swapped in more natural fabrics where I can – linen, organic cotton, lower-tox blends – and my body genuinely feels more at ease in them. And it’s not just clothing. Synthetic fragrances are a big one - perfumes, fabric sprays, room deodorisers, plug-ins, room sprays, “fresh linen” everything. Even a lot of scented candles are basically fragrance + chemicals burning in your space for hours. Then there’s what we clean with at home, what we use on our skin daily, and even the chemicals people spray in gardens. It can sound overwhelming, but I don’t look at it like that. Awareness is the first step. Not perfection. Just gently weighing things up and making better choices more often - especially with the stuff that’s on your body, in your home, and in your air every single day. Loving this set from the new range @studio.k.yogawear 🥰 #gifted #HolisticHealthLiving #HormoneWise #LowToxLifestyle ConsciousWellbeing LongevityFocusedgifted

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Single? In a situationship? Or hovering somewhere in between – real talk about the first steps I genuinely think are worth taking before jumping into a new relationship. I firmly believe the person you choose to build a serious romantic relationship with – or marry – is the most important decision of your life. Not the house. Not the career move. Not the country you live in. The person you wake up beside every day quietly shapes your nervous system, your health, your habits, your confidence, your future. Would you ever ask for metrics on a first date? Blood work over dessert? A Valentine’s card requesting their top five personal values? 💐 Does this sound ridiculous to you? I think attraction is easy (in the beginning). Chemistry is easy (in the beginning). You can chose short term and keep wasting your time and energy and get your heart broken a few too many times. Or think seriously about finding a life partner/wife/husband you can build with. In which case longevity, emotional safety, aligned lifestyles and shared growth take a little more intention. Curious what you think – are we too casual about who we let into our lives and bodies? 🤔💭 selfworth boundaries emotionalhealth relationships alignment nervoussystem