Sofia Neves Viana do Castelo
Health and Fitness Coach, Leadership Coach
BS, MA, IIN Health Coach. I speak English, Portuguese and Spanish
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Viana do Castelo
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- Hourly Rate: $50 to $90 US Dollars
- Gender: Female
- Training: Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN)
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About Me
Feeling stuck, unhealthy, stressed or overwhelmed? Feeling that you are in a treadmill that you can't get off and are no longer enjoying?
If you feel that something needs to change urgently but you are unsure of how to do it, my program is for you. Let us meet!
I was born in Portugal and in the last two decades, I have literally moved around the world. My career path gave me the privilege of living in several countries: Botswana, Denmark, Netherlands, Mozambique, Spain, and South Africa, and visiting many more. I have changed career paths in a few occasions, but mainly have worked in management roles. I worked as a Manager, CEO, and Country Director for more than 20 years in the private and non-profit sector. I love what I did with passion and always over-performed, until the day I did not.
At 45, I was diagnosed with burnout among other health conditions. Now looking back I can see that it was a combination of many years of overworking, high levels of stress, and an ongoing neglect of my physical wellbeing that lead me to that. This made me understand the value of health not from an abstract perspective but from what I was experiencing.
I used the little energy I had to look for the latest health-related data and to reflect on the choices I had made that led me to be where I was. I stumbled on the concepts of functional medicine, and I attended a few conferences. I implemented some of the recommendations and could feel how beneficial they were. After some time, my energy and brain function returned and that allowed me to learn further. I decided to expand my previous experience in leadership coaching and I invested in also becoming a health coach with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in NY.
I started my own practice where I help people to achieve their health and wellbeing goals while still performing at their best professionally.
Reviews
5 reviews (5.0)
***Definitely worth it!*** I wasnt quite sure what to expect from Sofias Gut Health coaching program, but it sure did come at the right time! I finally made the decision to bring healtheir habits into my life and wanted to work with someone who could help me integrate all the changes to improve my health. Sofia really took the time to understand my goals and preferences and gave good suggestions on how to think about behavioral change as well as specific tips for improving my overall health, from nutrition and exercise to sleep. I also appreciated that she frequently referenced the evolving science. It was not always easy, especially figuring out how to incorporate travel and socializing, but Sofia continued to nudge me in the right direction. I now take the time to stop and think about my choices, and continually try to incremently improve my health, while remembering Sofias teachings. In the end, it was a great investment, even though at times it was hard. Sofia was exactly the right person to help me get started!
Jen
She is the best coach I have ever found in my life. Not only she is an excellent professional who knows how to apply her extensive knowledge adapted to each specific case, excellence in her work comes hand in hand with her exquisite involvement with each client. In my case, she has made me understand how necessary a change was in my life, helping me at all times to take the necessary steps to achieve it. Without her, I surely would not have taken the important step I am taking. Since I followed your advice, my life is changing. I feel much better, full of energy and desire to continue moving forward. The eating guidelines are excellent, and the daily life advice is adequate and adapted to my own reality. By the way. Language is not a problem for her, as she speaks Spanish, English and Portuguese perfectly. I recommend to all people who feel lost, without the strength to make a necessary change in their lives, to talk to Sofia. In Sofia they will find the lighthouse necessary to guide them along this path, which will be long, but with her hand it will undoubtedly be more bearable.
Lorena (Spain)
Sofia has played an instrumental role in my transformation to a more whole being. Her reflective coaching style, which provides you with a space to find solutions that are unique to you, is amazing. This included decisions I needed to make around my health, career, in relationships and with boundary setting. She reminded me that wellness doesn't have to be hard work and small steps taken each day is what makes the real difference e.g. getting more fibre in my meals, chosing high nutrient dense foods, using caring practices in my routine among other things. Through her knowledge in functional medicine I was able to become regular with my menstrual cycle and pain-free as well as to manage my cholestrol. I truly recommend Sofia's caring approach to wellness. Sandy Govender, Non-Executive Director, South Africa
Sandy Govender
Sofia is a one of a kind. Her engery makes you feel at ease and grounded. She makes you feel safe and comfortable to share your experiences with her. She makes you feel heard and listens intently without judgment. Sofia has a broad skill set, she was able to offer me tools I could use while reflecting on my journey. Sofia is someone I look up to for any perosnal or professional guidance and she goes highly recommened.
Alexis Brown
Sofia was able to take me out of a tunnel of bad food habits where I have felt for several several years. I have lost a huge number of kg and my body feels so healthy like never before. I have been able, with Sofia help, to maintain my weight down and my spirit high. What a fantastic journey. I am very grateful and very lucky. Thank you Sofia and thank you to your program.
Gerardo Frascaroli
