Shane has his roots in farming yet his passion for health and wellbeing and his keen interest in the mind-body connection led him to study healthcare methods that focus on both the mind (NLP, Coaching and Stress Management) and body (Nutritional Therapy and Massage).
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Q & A with Shane Pearson, IHS Health & Wellness Coaching Trainer
Free Survive & Thrive @home Course
Nutrition, mindset, movement, stress management, sleep and fun - we've got you covered! IHS have put this free short course together to help those looking for practical and easy ways to stay well, stay positive and have fun whilst at home.
5 Step Healthy Food Prep Plan
Time to switch panic buying loo roll for proactive food prep folks!!
IHS Ultimate Health & Wellness Christmas Gift Guide
At IHS we celebrate all things Health & Wellness and this doesn’t stop at Christmas time. Not only do we love receiving gifts that suit our lifestyle but we love gifting them too. To help you choose the perfect wellness gift this season, we have put together our top picks as chosen by our Academic & Operations team. Something for everyone – not matter how picky they might be!
Meet the IHS Team – Sally Aquilina, Operations Department
It’s time to meet the IHS team again. Since joining IHS in 2018, Sally has had a massive impact on how the operations department runs, we managed to catch up with her for a quick Q&A
Simone Gilbert, from the UK Health Coaches Association
The UK Health Coaches Association (UKHCA) is the Professional Body dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of the role of Health Coaching as a credible and accessible model for preventing, and potentially reversing, chronic, lifestyle-related disease.
Meet the IHS Team – Jess Keane, Internal Quality Assurer, Lecturer & Unit Leader
Jess is one of our Internal Quality Assurers, as well as a lecturer and unit leader for the nutritional therapy programme here at IHS. We had a quick catch up earlier this month, read the full Q&A below.
Simple Tips to Eating Plant-Based, by Chris Peare, Green Lemon Nutrition
We caught up with Chris Peare who has co-created our new Plant-Based Nutrition Course and he shared with us some of his top tips for plant-based eating. Whether you identify as vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian these tips are perfect for you.
Recipe of the month – Root Veggie Nut Roast
In keeping with our plant-based theme, this nut roast recipe is courtesy of Chris Peare. It's easy to make, healthy and perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Meet the IHS Team – Sheila Downes, Enrolment Consultant and Clinical Practice Mentor
It’s time to meet the IHS team again. This month we are delighted to introduce you to Sheila Downes
Book of the month – Mindset by Carol Dweck
The theory behind this book is simple. There are 2 types of mindsets - ‘growth’ and ‘fixed’.
Recipe of the month – a healthy take on chocolate muffins
These chocolate muffins are easy to make and refined sugar free! Perfect for big and small kids alike, they can be enjoyed on the go or with a cup of tea - yum!
Meet the IHS Team – Suzanne Laurie, IHS Director, Unit Leader & Lecturer
Suzanne Laurie is an IHS director and was jointly responsible for establishing IHS over 14 years ago. Passionate about Health & Wellness, Suzanne works across all IHS departments from academia to marketing and everything in between - she is committed to furthering the standards for the training and practice of nutrition and health courses. We had a quick catch up earlier this month, read the full Q&A below.
One to Read – The Alcohol Experiment by Annie Grace
A few of us in IHS have just started on this journey with Annie Grace. The Alcohol Experiment is a 30-day alcohol free challenge which interrupts your habits and helps you take control of your relationship with alcohol.
Recipe of the month – Ottolenghi’s Pasta alla Norma
Having been gifted Yotam Ottolenghi's new cookbook SIMPLE over Christmas, we are loving all of the recipes in this book.
Meet the IHS Team – Liz Holland, Operations & Enrolments
It’s time to meet the IHS team again. This month we are delighted to introduce you to Liz Holland
Affirmations for Stress Management, By Shane Pearson, Unit Leader for the IHS Certificate in Stress Management
Stress and anxiety tend to influence our self-talk and mental chatter so if we don’t pay attention to this we can end up talking ourselves into even more stress and anxiety.
Meet the IHS Team – Joanne Gribbin, Operations & Enrolments, Unit Leader
It’s time to meet the IHS team again. This month we are delighted to introduce you to Joanne Gribbin
Meet the IHS Team – Moira Browne, Programme Development Manager
It’s time to meet the IHS team again. This month we are delighted to introduce you to Moira Browne, our Programme Development Manager
Recipe of the month: Quinoa, Salmon, Feta and Avocado Salad
At IHS we are just not ready to accept that winter is upon us and we are still hanging on to the hope of a few warmer days and evenings. So here’s one last salad for our recipe of the month before we jump straight into some hearty, warming one pots!
