I'm a Transformational Health Coach and Award-Winning Speaker. I help leaders, the public and sports people eat their way to great performance, increased resilience and a healthy weight by implementing non-restrictive, healthy eating habits and incorporating more delicious, anti-inflammatory, plant based wholefoods.
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MrCollins Finance
Vanessa's 'Power Hour' opened my eyes, and has certainly moved my compass needle with regards to my future nutrition habits. As a person who recently felt like a nutrition and supplement magpie, chasing and reacting to every relating promo, Vanessa has been great for providing a much better framework to operate from. Trying to optimise my human performance/potential, both in the short term and the much longer term, Vanessa’s input was delivered with optimism, intelligence and with a passion for me to improve. Thank you, as I hope you can interpret, well recommended! First meal of many great meals after the Vanessa A Sturman experience! More...
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Barbara Tonelli
I saw Vanessa for the first time at a Vegfest; I really liked how passionate and knowledgeable she was. I am so glad i decided to join her one-to- one coaching program when I did as I had just found out that I was pre-diabetic and that I had high bad colesterol. In three months my health has improved immensely. Even my pharmacist was impressed of my health improvement in such a short amount of time! I could not recommend Vanessa highly enough! I learned a lot, and I would not hesitate to contact Vanessa in the future should I feel I need a little bit of extra help. More...
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Josh Pink
I thoroughly recommend Vanessa and her work. After just a short chat I could tell that she is passionate about health vegan and plant based food and knows how to nourish your body in the best way. I attended a talk at a vegan fair and was inspired and learned a lot! More...
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Ladrhyn Bexx
Been following Vanessa for a few weeks and enjoy her videos. Yesterday I went to Vegfest to hear her speak for an hour. She is clear, informative, funny and educational. You can see she is passionate about helping others and seeing the transformation in the people she helps, especially in her 1:1 sessions. More...
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Siobhan Llinos Gale
Vanessa shares some really great, easy and practical tips! Some people are very vague with what you can do to lose weight, eat healthier etc. . but she give you examples, recipes and explains things in detail. Anyone can change their habits and their life with the incredible help Vanessa gives! 🙂💚 Siobhan Llinos Gale | Award Winning UK Vegan Blogger @ www.veganbabelife.co.uk More...
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Katia Ainslie
Vanessa has an incredible wealth of knowledge, she is passionate and understanding and her advice is real and functional. Delicious recipes, great outcomes . Couldn't recommend her any more highly. More...
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Kathryn Ann Mermaya Mihalek
Vanessa is an amazing example of truly thriving while loving leading a plant based way of life...she gets people to delve into their emotions and understand the link with eating their feelings. .I am so honored to have connected with her and my life is the better! kudos Vanessa...well done More...
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Mark New
I recommend the work of Vanessa A Sturman 100%. I love the tasty recipes & her appreciation of the range of different flavours. For me, the game changer was her work on Diversity of Vegetables to feed the good bacteria in the gut. So important for everyone. With love Mark New #thesummeroflovewithmarknew 🙏🏻💙🌎💫✨✨✨ More...
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Andy Nisevic
I recently completed Vanessa’s 3-month programme, and wow! Her knowledge, patience, empathy, understanding, and non-judgmental approach made working with her an absolute pleasure. Vanessa had taught me so much about how I can enjoy all of the food I always have, whilst also feeding my gut everything it needs to keep me healthy. There was no pressure to drop any type of food, nor to change my lifestyle - for clarity, I’m a meat eater and was never pressured to stop being so - just education and support to add the right ingredients to my existing meals. As a result, I’m lighter, far more energetic, sleeping great, and feeling great. Thank you Vanessa. More...
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DeTrae Baker-Washington
I am more energetic, my skin is smooth and clear, arthritis inflammation is completely gone, food allergies have calmed down, leaky gut issues almost non-existent and I am proud to say that I have lost a ton of weight! 286-216 so far!🤗 I joined Vanessa's programme and it has been a great lifesaver! More...
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Alison Jenkins-Wood
I couldn’t believe that within just a few days of working with Vanessa I was less gassy and bloated. I never thought I could get results so fast! It was totally worth it. I got everything I hoped for. If you’re thinking of working with Vanessa - go for it, it’s a revelation, so educational, such a huge benefit! I’m armed with knowledge and know how, and never could have done this with a book! I’m so grateful for Vanessa’s support and advice to ensure I’m doing the best for my health and wellbeing. More...
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Ben Caine
Before I started with Vanessa I would often have mid morning cravings. After just one session with Vanessa I know how to have the most tasty satisfying breakfast that fills me up until lunch. My previous breakfast would bloat me, and this one just doesn’t- which has made me so happy 🍓🫐 I’m amazed at how tasty this food is, and that it has made me feel this is totally sustainable as a lifestyle. I totally recommend Vanessa’s service to anyone looking to stop being bloated, and stay fuller for longer- while also enjoying tasty food. More...
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Katie Boykin
I did Vanessa's Tofu Masterclass, I must say, these were super flavorful and my mind is changed forever about tofu. I really didn’t think that I would be saying that omg. ❤️😂 the class was so fun and I can’t wait for the next. More...
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What do you love most about your job?
I love helping everyone make progress. We can theorise all we want, but people need practical, delicious and easy steps which help them improve their own lives, and improve the state of planet. When these steps are cost-effective, fun and easy, it's a win-win. I love hearing that people have reversed their prediabetes, that they finally have a good relationship with food, that they no longer aches, that their stamina has improved, and so much more. The best testimonial I heard - "I smile so much more, I'm just so happy".
What inspired you to start your own business?
I've never had a fire burn so strong inside me for health and wellness, and with a mission to end suffering of people, planet and animals.
I have a genius with speaking to show people simple, fun and inclusive changes that are a win for all. We're crippling under lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, gut issues and mental health conditions. We need to change the way we eat to protect our environment and the climate.
But we're also suffering with confusion and fear around food, when it should be truly celebratory, delicious and good for us.
My talks help people, in a non-judgemental way, to take charge of their health, take away confusion and allow them to make changes that work around them.
To make a true change, action has to start with YOU. I show people the clear benefits to their health of building in healthy habits and eating more plants and wholefoods, and how to do this in a truly exciting way. I run this business so people have the toolbox to do this for the rest of their lives and aren't swayed by the latest fad. I'm inclusive of budgets, cultures, lifestyles and personal tastes.
As a massive foodie myself, this business brings together my love of food, health and planet!
Why should our clients choose you?
I'm truly a fantastic, engaging Award-Winning Speaker, and continue to get invited back to organisations, such as Cambridge University, for speeches and panels. I'm energetic, fun and human, and easy to connect with (you can see some recommendations on LinkedIn, including from the BBC).
My expertise is making healthy eating and eating more plant based wholefoods something anyone can benefit from with no need to be fully plant based.
As a Health Coach I give people the tools to improve performance, energy levels, help disease prevention and help them maintain a healthy weight without ever dieting again, and in a non-restrictive way.
This combined experience makes me unique in my position:
- I've worked with countless clients, including athletes, to get them results for their health, energy and weight, without ever dieting again. I’m known for my fun and non-restrictive approach.
- The science and background knowledge: I studied both Biological Anthropology and Social Anthropology to Masters level at Cambridge University.
- I'm a food specialist: I ran and co-founded a successful plant based recipe website, so I’m all about the tastiest food adapted around cultures and cuisines.
- Successful Change Management Contracting Career: with a focus on behaviour change and helping leaders
- My personal life: I live and breathe healthy and delicious nutrition within a very busy, pressurised lifestyle. This is non-restrictive and not perfect. It's sustainable and I encourage everyone to find their own version of non-restriction
- Award-Winning Speaker trusted by businesses and media: I’ve been featured on Sky News and LBC multiple times, and I’m on BBC Radio several times a month as an authority on Healthy Eating. Clients include Michigan State University, Cambridge University, Octopus Energy, The Francis Crick Institute and Brooks MacDonald.
Much of the health industry is confusing - my expertise is simplifying complex topics such as gut health, weight management and eating on a budget. I make it easy to understand, but more importantly, easy to take charge of yourself in your own kitchen, in the supermarket and when on the go.
Food brings us all together - it's celebratory, cultural and nourishing! So having a Speaker that can entertain, inform and be completely human is so important.
I give people incremental steps to get better health in a delicious way, with their version of non-restriction, so anyone can benefit from healthy eating changes.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes I can do in-person or online. All my services are bespoke so we discuss what the clients wants and needs.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Any talk I do includes a full consultation with the client to understand what they want and need, and any arrangements we should make for an in-person talk.
Award-Winning Talks and Workshops
Known for my keynotes and media presence, I help busy leaders, teams and athletes get incredible performance, gut health and mental health with delicious nutrition, balanced eating and building in more plant foods and wholefoods.
I am known for being funny, inclusive, light-hearted and taking the confusion out of nutrition! No diets, no fads, and I make sure you get to eat your favourite foods!
This spans across Wellbeing, Sustainability and Diversity. Everything I do is bespoke, and some great areas I specialise in are:
• Eating for Gut Health, Productivity and Mental Health;
• Increase Performance and Immunity with Delicious Food;
• Eat Well for Less with Delicious Food;
• Eating for Health, the Environment and Deliciousness;
• Nutrition to support your Hormones and Energy Levels; and
• Nutrition to Thrive in Menopause and Beyond.
Clients include Cambridge University, Octopus Energy, The Francis Crick Instutite, Michigan State University and other finance and investment firms.
Bespoke 1:1 Nutrition Coaching Programmes
Ultimate accountability to implement delicious and healthy eating (while still eating your favourite foods) that works around your life, and is sustainable. Never diet again, and a truly bespoke and practical approach that has created endless success stories!
✅ 6 week, 3 month and 6 month programmes available (or one-off sessions for a kick-starter, still with amazing results - see more in my other services!)
✅ 1:1 sessions plus WhatsApp support to have all your questions answered, accountability and for more sustainable results
✅ Access to on-demand modules covering everything you need for sustainably healthy eating, flexible around you. This includes food prep, travelling, gut health, creating true variety, treats, balanced eating and staying healthy while out and about.
✅ Access to on-demand cooking classes
My clients have seen unbelievable results working with me, such as:
🎉 healthy weight maintenance without ever dieting again
🎉 improved performance (I also work with athletes)
🎉 more energy, productivity and better sleep
🎉being able to run after the kids and grandkids without being in pain or having fatigue
🎉losing 5 stone in weight without counting calories or going hungry
🎉getting rid of acne / clearer skin
🎉 getting rid of prediabetes
🎉 massively reducing arthritis inflammation and other inflammatory conditions
🎉reduced gas and bloating in just a few days
🎉getting rid of joint pain within 3 weeks of working with me
🎉eliminating sugar cravings
🎉being able to travel while staying healthy but still enjoying local cuisine.
The Power Hour - an hour of Bespoke Nutrition Coaching
This one hour of bespoke online nutrition coaching has been so powerful for improving people’s performance, focus and overall health. I do these with athletes and leaders, as well as members of the public. It’s about simple, delicious changes that are actually sustainable within a busy lifestyle. Results include increased energy, reduced cravings, better gut health, lowered joint pain, reduced endometriosis pain and for many, sustained weight loss.
This is about small but powerful changes you can make TODAY, that if done consistently, will give a big result. I've done these for individuals, leaders, boxers and other sports people, and corporates have bought a bundle of Power Hours so various team members can use them.
Purchasing a Power Hour includes pre-planning by me (you send food photos and fill in a questionnaire so I can make my advice as bespoke as possible), a full hour of coaching with me and an action plan you can start implementing immediately.
See photos within my profile for some testimonials.
More details on the Power Hour can be found at this link https://www.subscribepage.com/powerhourwithvanessa
