how we nourish our bodies and minds affects not only how we feel each day but also the quality of our relationships and how we show up in the world.

I encourage my clients to think holistically about their health and what well-being truly means to them. In my one-to-one coaching, I help clients eat, think, and move in ways that give them the energy and clarity to focus on what matters most.

I’ve complemented my health and nutrition coach certification with training and teachings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, trauma therapy, somatic embodiment, mindfulness, climate change coaching, and nature connection. These skills allow me to work at a deeper level, helping clients develop emotional awareness and flexibility, build resilience, and tap into the innate intelligence of their bodies and the natural world.

In addition to one-on-one coaching, I also lead classes on cooking nourishing food that benefits both our bodies, mental health and the planet.

My background in social justice, international development, documentary filmmaking, food writing, and nutritional health has shaped my understanding of how our food systems, social justice, health, biodiversity, and the climate crisis are interconnected. What’s good for us is also good for the planet!

I believe in a world built on collaboration, community support, and the power of small, collective actions to create a more equitable and sustainable future. We live in an interconnected world where our well-being cannot be separated from the health of the planet. This is why I’m so passionate about food—as a vital tool for well-being, for bringing people together, and for restoring balance with the planet and its resources.

Originally from Aotearoa New Zealand, I now live in the suburbs of Paris, France with my husband, two children and our cat Kitsu. I love hiking, cold swimming (when I get the chance, the Seine sadly is not an option!), yoga, and cooking – which is my love language for my family, friends and community.

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Emily Buchanan, NHWC, BA Hons, Pg Dip

I am a fully qualified professional health and nutrition coach (NHWC) with an internationally accredited qualification (2018) from Well College Global.

I am also trained in
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), a form of psychotherapy that is an invaluable tool to help clients develop core mindfulness skills, emotional flexibility and the ability to move towards committed action that is aligned with their vision for a healthy balanced life.

In addition to coaching clients, I am the Programmes Director and lead designer/facilitator of the Climate Change Coaching Mastery programme at
Climate Change Coaches, a B-corporation that is harnessing the power of coaching to support organisations and communities to take action on climate. I was an editorial consultant for our book Climate Change Coaching: the power of connection to create climate action, the first book to bring together climate change and professional coaching.

I hold a bachelor’s degree in film, television and media studies as well as two postgraduate diplomas in political science and international development from the University of Auckland.

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