About Optimal Wellness

About Me

Health & Wellness Coach in South Africa for Holistic Lifestyle Transformation

I’m Christelle Snyman, founder of Optimal Wellness and a certified Health, Wellness & Life Coach registered with UKIHCA (UK & International Health Coaches Association), COMENSA (Coaches & Mentors of South Africa) and ICR (International Coaches Registry). I hold an Honours degree in Psychology from Stellenbosch University, and I coach clients online, across South Africa and internationally.  

My interest in Health, Wellness & Life Coaching comes from my personal journey to health.  After working in a high stress environment for many years, personal trauma and subsequent burnout, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease a few months later. Both my physical and mental health was deteriorating rapidly and my coping mechanisms depleted. I embarked on a journey to get my autoimmune disease under control, but ultimately my overall health & wellness improved and I was able to get back to health, wellness and, ultimately, happiness.  I walked the walk and it was so worth it. 

  My continuing health journey started then and today I am no longer on chronic medication for my autoimmune disease and both my mental & physical health improved dramatically!  My own journey made me realise the profound effect of living a balanced and healthy lifestyle and living true to yourself.  This is what inspired me to want to help you also take your health and life back. 

I also have an Honours Degree in Psychology and have always had a keen interest in human behaviour, and how our beliefs and thoughts influence our journey.  We are all infinitely resourceful and capable of making the right decisions and changes to live our best lives. Reaching optimal wellness is not just a physical journey, but also an inner journey with yourself.

Live a happy, healthy life, age well and one day look back at a fulfilled life. I would love to guide you on your journey to make the rest of your life the best of your life! This is what inspired me to found Optimal Wellness and help you take your health and life back.

Who Should Work With Me?

From my own journey, I assist clients with autoimmune and other non-communicable diseases (e.g. diabetes or cholesterol) to manage their conditions and improve their quality of life through lifestyle changes.

I also help clients who feel that they have lost themselves and their way in life.

Also those who feel unhealthy, unbalanced, have low energy and feel like they need to get back to their healthy, happy self to live an authentic and fulfilled life.

health coach christelle snyman from optimal wellness

My Credentials & Professional Registrations

Christelle Snyman of Optimal Wellness holds the following qualifications and active professional registrations:

  •  BA (Hons) Psychology (Stellenbosch University) – An Honours degree in Psychology, underpinning the behavioural-change approach used in every programme.
  • HCA (UK) Certified Health & Wellness Coach – Certified in Competency in Health Transformation Coaching, and in Person-Centred Health, Wellness & Nutrition.
  • International Coaches Registry (ICR) Member Nr: TBRVCF – Listed on the international register of practising coaches.
  • COMENSA Member nr 13677 (Coaches & Mentors of South Africa) – Member of Coaches & Mentors of South Africa, the recognised professional body for coaching in South Africa.
  • UKIHCA Registered Health Coach (UKIHCA-RHC) ID #2213 (UK & International Health Coaches Association) – Registered with the UK & International Health Coaches Association, the professional register for health coaches in the UK and internationally.
  • Personalised Care Institute Accredited – Accredited in personalised care approaches.