Want to be fitter, healthier and happier? We know your answer is “YES!”
The definition of the word "coach" is changing. In today’s busy World, coaches are not only for athletes but anyone who wants help to achieve and maintain a healthy balance in their life. We can’t be experts in everything (despite what some people may believe). If you are experienced in a certain field then there are going to be other areas of your life where your knowledge is lacking, after all we are only human. So to achieve a healthy lifestyle you need the help of expert coaches...
Meet Gem...
Food addict, Gem has worked in the catering industry for 16 years. She is an ISSA Nutritional Coach and Chef, specializing in Raw Food.
Gem grew up in the North East of England and learned traditional home cooking and baking from her Grandmother and Mother. Her first catering gig was at aged 14 preparing food for the professionals at the ATP Tennis Tournaments. There she learned what you eat has a direct influence on how you perform in life, whether an athlete or not. At 18 she moved to the Alps, touring France, Italy and Switzerland where her enthusiasm for food grew as she encountered more and more flavors and culinary techniques. Returning to the UK, Gem established her 1st restaurant aged 22. She went on to run and co-own a chain of successful restaurants on the Cornish Riviera until, once again, her passion for travel took over. Her love of cooking (and surfing) lead her to Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, S.E Asia, California and Hawaii, sampling each countries culinary delights as she went, before she settled 6 years ago in Central America. Once there, Gem co-founded Surf Simply, a boutique surf coaching resort in Nosara, Costa Rica. Which was voted one of the top 50 places to visit in 2012 by the NYTimes and put on Outside Magazines "Bucket List". Gem is also an ISSA Personal Trainer, specializing in Pilates and Surf Coaching. 
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Meet Jen...
Jen graduated in 1998 from the University of Evansville with a Masters in Physical Therapy.
Over the next decade, she expanded her skill set which took her all over the globe, from London to Las Vegas. Jen’s diverse knowledge in all areas of Physical Therapy, has gifted her the opportunity to work with so many clients. From patients in a severe brain injuries clinic, getting them up, walking and talking again, to being on the staff of celebrities as their personal masseuse. During Jen’s time in the UK, her expertise and strong hands put her in hot demand and lead her to open her own practice at the BBC in London. Jen has a true passion to help and heal people. Her success comes from maintaining a positive attitude in order to encourage others struggling with life’s challenges. This takes empathy, compassion and essentially being altruistic. These characteristics and her working experiences have taken her to where she is today. Jen now lives in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica with her husband and 2-year-old twins, Gabbie and Pipo. She is constantly trying to balance being a working woman, mom and wife. She is active in the community as a personal trainer, runs circuit training classes and gives therapeutic massage. Her philosophy is simple: Make a change today, so you can enjoy a healthier, happier tomorrow. 
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