Stacey Hancock |
Stacey's here to help nourish your brains on tricky nutrition matters such as food allergies, intolerances, supplements..and a myriad of other things under the nutrition umbrella. |
Stacey Hancock is a CHEK Exercise Coach and Nutritionist based in Hamilton. Also a CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Stacey bridges the gap between nutrition, exercise and lifestyle to achieve clients goals throughout the Waikato.
You can check out Stacey's website www.staceyhancock.co.nz here
About Stacey!
In June 2005, I didn't like me very much - I was overweight, depressed, moody and metabolically damaged. After hiring a fantastic trainer, I slogged it out at the gym and learnt how to eat right. The weight fell off and I started lifting out of my depression...from that point on I was hooked on food, but in a more obsessive science type of way.
At the end of 2006 I had decided that I was going to completely change my career from advertising to nutrition. After leaving science well behind in the 4th form I embarked on Massey summer school and attempted to learn chemistry..eek..what's a molecule?! I'm pleased to say I managed to find out and in 2007 I completed my GCertScTechnology (Human Nutrition) AND competed in my first Figure Comp! Needless to say it was a mad year. I began as a Nutrition Consultant at the start of 2007 and once qualifed began operating as a Nutritionist. I opened my own company (NEOtrition) in August 2007 and have been growing ever since. I also found a job at a gym in Hamilton and flexed my nutrition muscle while working as an instructor, and was then promoted to Manager. During this time I gained a National Certificate in Fitness, level 3. Thus completing my career transition. Learning never ends though and I like to keep up to date with current research on Nutrition through journals...and keeping abreast of those 'wonderful' quick fix 'diets'.
I absolutely love being a Nutritionist, it is amazing to see exactly how food influences the body, much like a medicine and I really enjoy getting stuck into some good nutrition detective work. The best thing about this job is making a difference in someone else's life and making someone 'feel' better through the use of food and showing them that it can be realistic and rewarding. I currently operate in Hamilton and am also available via email for those out of town. I cover all areas of nutrition including weight loss, gain, nutrient deficiency, allergies, low energy, digestive upsets...and more, just ask and I will tell you if I can help and if not, I will find you someone who can. A big thank you to Lisa for featuring Stacey's Nutrition Space on the Go Figure site, I look forward to getting stuck into all your burning nutrition questions.