About Me

Hi, I'm Zelna!

A Registered Health and Wellness Coach

I live in Pretoria, South Africa with my husband, one of my two sons and two rescue dogs. Blessed with wonderful weather all-year round and protected by two mountain ranges, we have the privilege to be active outdoors the whole year.

It is important to me to stay fit and healthy in my fifties, and I help others to do the same at our local running and walking club.

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To Overcome Burnout and Feel Connected, is Achievable!

After experiencing burnout in a corporate role in my forties and started running to relieve overwhelmingness and stress, I entered for a big race, told everybody about it and without realising it then, created accountability for myself.  No one can run away from themselves, and I realised that the time on the road helps to unwind and reset.

During my fitness journey to train for a first ultra marathon, I learned planning meals, sleeping better, eating healthier, forming new friendships, losing 22kg and experiencing the kindness and support of people that wants you to succeed.  I felt healthy, stronger and happier.

My believe is that one does not necessarily need to run but combine movement that you love with lifestyle changes to experience the joy of connecting to life, feel inner balance and experience good health.  It is never too late to make that change, and to have a health coach on this journey can help you to achieve your goals.

My Professional Background

As an operations professional with an Accounting and a HR background, I saw people working long hours, experiencing high levels of stress, eating take-aways and sitting most of their day and being stuck in unhealthy routines.

My mission is to empower busy professionals, to reach their full potential through a balanced, sustainable approach to wellness.

I want every client to experience the confidence and energy that comes from being stronger, making informed food choices, and showing up each day as their best self. Above all, I’m committed to creating a supportive environment where every person feels seen, heard, and equipped to take control of their health—one step at a time.

What I Do

I am a certified Health and Wellness Coach with a background in Operations and Accounting. After experiencing burnout in my corporate role, I turned to movement and mindset to rebuild my health and discovered a passion for helping others do the same.

I work with midlife professionals who feel burnt out and disconnected from themselves. Through personalised online coaching, I help clients restore energy, improve sleep, reduce stress, and rebuild sustainable routines, so they can feel present, purposeful, and in control, both at work and in life. My approach is grounded in lived experience and delivered with non-judgement and empathy.

I also deliver health focused talks, facilitate workshops, support corporate wellness programs, and serve as a fitness coach at a local running and walking club.

Through my work, I aim to equip professionals with the knowledge, tools, and motivation to take charge of their health and inspire those around them to do the same.

I use a combination of the following:

    • A process to reconnect with your values and strengths to rebuild confidence in your abilities
    • Provide tools and guidance to address anxiety, burnout and feelings of overwhelm and create focus, clarity and resilience
    • Guidance to implement lasting and practical nutrition changes to balance blood sugar, reduce unhealthy cravings and have sustained energy during the day
    • Encourage movement to increase fitness, balance, flexibility and strength
    • Track progression and celebrate achievements

The aim will be real change that lasts and to feel present, purposeful, and in control again, both at work and in life.

JS

“Zelna genuinely cares for everyone she works with. I had the privilege of working with her, and she not only guided me from milestone to milestone but also supported so many others on their journeys. I couldn’t recommend her and Just You Coaching more highly”

RH

“At the beginning it took time to open up, but with the guidance and encouragement from Zelna I was able to relook my priorities and set measurable and achievable life goals. During the process I learned a lot about myself. I am grateful that I was able to go through this (caoching) experience and reflect on and refocus my life.”

EC

“Zelna proved to be a kind and compassionate coach with an infinite amount of wisdom and a great sense of humour. Over the past few weeks, she guided me with patience and understanding on the journey to reach my goal of ‘getting my sparkle back.’

She helped me identify my weaknesses and focus on my own strengths and victories, no matter how insignificant they may seem. She made me remember how resilient and independent I am and encouraged me to rediscover the joy in every day.

I will be forever grateful to her, helping me to find my way out of an unhappy period in my life. If ever in the future I feel like slipping back, I will reach out to her for continuous support.”

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