About Healthy in the Middle
Women’s Health Nurse, Coach & Educator
Located in Brisbane - AUSTRALIa
Healthy in the Middle helps you to prioritise your health and wellbeing, to prepare you for a healthy future.
I’m a Nurse Consultant, Accredited Health Coach and Educator. I have worked in health care for over 30 years.
I help clients & workplaces achieve optimal health through designing and delivering personalised and individualised wellness programs.
I have expertise in specific health transitions including peri/menopause, cancer wellness, women’s health, chronic disease and rehabilitation after health events.
I believe passionately in an individual approach to health & wellbeing, one that aligns with the uniqueness of the person, or the culture of an organisation.
Women’s Health Nurse, Coach & Educator
- I’m a specialist nurse, a health coach and an expert in Women’s Health and Cancer.
- I have a wealth of experience and a bucket-full of qualifications including a Masters in Public Health, Health Coach Accreditation and a Menopause and Fitness Specialist … to name but a few.
- I’m a passionate advocate for women’s health, cancer and supportive care and chronic disease prevention.
- I started my own health transformation in my mid-40’s and have experienced many ‘women’s health’ challenges, including severe endometriosis, infertility and an early surgical menopause.
- I am empathetic, a good listener and a safe confidante.
- I’m a health research nerd. I have studied, practiced and published research. I acquire my knowledge from evidence-based publications, not from fads and social media ‘experts’.
- I love making scientific and complex information understandable and relatable to everyone (even children!)
- Perhaps most importantly, I love people and love helping them improve their overall health and wellbeing … in a way that fits their unique preferences & circumstances
On a personal note
- I enjoy a variety of activities including travelling, being in nature (ideally the beach), picnics, walks with my hubby and neurotic Cocker Spaniel, deep and honest conversations with good friends and story-telling.
- I’m also a Mum, a wife, a sister, a friend, and a self-confessed neat freak!
Professional Headlines
I am a life-long learner and have a passion for applying knowledge and science to our lived experience, especially when it comes to our health and wellness. I can’t possibly provide you with all of my professional headlines accumulated over 35+ years, so here are a few of my most enjoyable professional experiences.
- Registered Nurse with over 30 years of specialist experience in cancer and palliative care
- BSc Degree – Health Studies, Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Liverpool, UK
- I have worked as Clinical Nurse Consultant, Director of Nursing, National Cancer Support Manager, Executive Health Services Manager, Cancer Content Expert, Cancer Researcher and quite a few other amazing roles
- I have worked in UK, Australia, Pakistan and Syria!
- I am a recognised expert in my field, featuring as a Podcast Guest and Radio Guest Speaker on both Menopause and Cancer
- I was named in the UK Top Ten Cancer Nurses by the Royal College of Nursing
- I have a Professional Certificate in Health & Wellness Coaching (HCANZA Accredited)
- I write content for Wellness Coaching Australia and am a Course Developer & Workshop Facilitator with this leading Australian organisation
- I’m a Licensed Menopause Champion with Menopause Experts Group
- I have a Certification in Menopause & Fitness from Med Fit (USA)
- I have published research studies that I led in Peer Review Journals
- I’m a member of HCANZA and the Australasian Menopause Society
- I was a Founder Member of the United Kingdom Oncology Nursing Society
- (Side note) I am also a trained Dignity Therapist (the most privileged work in the world) and have published a research study about this important work
You can read more about me on my LinkedIn profile page.
Why work with Claire Kelly?
My clients consistently report positive outcomes from working with me and have achieved a range of personal goals such as weight loss, improving nutrition, improving cholesterol levels and managing menopause.
Throughout my career those I work with find a safe space to share their concerns, without judgement. I ensure those I support have individualised and confidential support from a skilled and experienced professional who they can trust.
If you are committed and ready, I can help
What people say about working with me:
Licenced Menopause Champion
I am a Licensed Menopause Champion with the internationally renowned Menopause Expert Group