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Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, Personal Trainer and NLP Practitioner. Helping people find their path to a healthier, happier life

03/01/2026

Most women come to me with a goal of weight loss.

Autoimmunity, gut symptoms, chronic pain, hormonal imbalance, skin flare-ups, blood sugar issues — yes, those are often there too — but weight loss is usually the headline.

And I get it.
We’ve been taught that being thin is a sign of health.

The irony is that those other symptoms are often the clearest signal the body is inflamed and under strain — and when that happens, the body holds on to weight as a protective response.

This isn’t about willpower.
And it’s rarely calories in versus calories out.

I’ll be sharing more on brain health in a few weeks, but right now — after a period of festive over-indulgence — I know weight loss will be front of mind for many of you. That’s why I’m starting here.

When you address the why, weight loss becomes a side effect of bringing the body back into balance.

Body in Balance starts 28th January 🤍

25/12/2025

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a fabulous New Year ⭐️✨

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to every client I’ve worked with this year. The work isn’t always easy, but the commitment to the process really does pay off — and I’ve loved seeing so many of you feeling the positive effects of making steady, realistic lifestyle changes.

A special thank you to the Body in Balance community. The way you support one another, share honestly, and show up for each other is something I’m genuinely grateful for. Knowing you’re not alone on this journey can be incredibly supportive, especially on the tougher days.

Looking ahead to the new year with lots of excitement — including new evening Body in Balance sessions and the Batu Batu Balance Retreat in March. Both early-bird offers finish on 31st December, so do book soon if they’ve been on your mind.

The retreat is a little step outside my comfort zone, but it feels like a real calling — to gather, slow down, and allow the kind of transformation that can happen when you truly step away and immerse yourself for a few days.

And finally… a few extra mince pies or roast potatoes at this time of year are completely part of Christmas ☺️ It’s never about perfection — it’s about balance, enjoyment and letting your nervous system ease over this period.

Sending lots of love as we close out the year 🩵✨

22/12/2025

Every time I read words like these, I’m reminded why I started Body in Balance in the first place. ☺️

I’ve been running group programmes for the past seven years, and when I set up my business in Singapore three years ago, Body in Balance was created with one clear intention: to help women truly understand their bodies, so getting healthy feels supportive and empowering — not exhausting or confusing. 🌿💪

This work isn’t about eating less or pushing harder. It’s about learning what’s actually out of balance, understanding how hormones and gut health interact, and beginning to enjoy the process of restoring health rather than feeling at war with your body.

What makes this course special is the blend of education, shared experience and community. Women who’ve tried everything, who’ve felt frustrated or stuck, coming together to learn, reflect and support one another through perimenopause and menopause — with curiosity instead of fear. 🤗✨

Alongside my functional health training, I’ve studied neurolinguistic programming, nervous system and energy balance, and personal training — and just as importantly, I’ve walked this path myself. I know the mindset shifts it takes to make lasting change. My hope is to pass that knowledge on, so other women can find their way to balance with more ease and far less struggle than I did. 🌸🫶

If this resonates and you’re curious about joining the next season of Body in Balance, starting 28th January (now with a Wednesday evening group as well as the Friday morning group), please message me. I’m always happy to answer questions. 💌

16/12/2025

As this year wraps up, I’ve been reflecting on what really moves the needle for women’s health in my practice and in Body in Balance. 🌿✨

It’s rarely just about “eating better” or “trying harder”.

It’s the way stress quietly runs the show, how hormones respond to our nervous system, how the gut affects mood, how movement needs to change in perimenopause, and how much harder it is to rebuild health after a diagnosis than to protect it now. 🧘‍♀️❤️

I’ve pulled together my top 10 lessons from practising Functional Medicine – from why willpower isn’t the answer to weight struggles… to why community, environment and even an alcohol pause can change far more than you think.

Swipe through to see them 👉 I’d love to know which one hits home for you right now. 🩵

08/12/2025

I’m opening enrolment for Body in Balance next year, running late Jan–March 2026 — now in its 8th round!
 This is my small-group course for turning health overwhelm into sustainable habits, so you experience less bloating, more stable hormones, steadier energy and better sleep.

I’ve added an in-person Wednesday evening session alongside the usual Friday mornings; both include a light meal of healthy, nutritious food from my recipe book.

You can choose either the Group Programme path or the Personalised Programme (with heavily discounted 1:1 Health Analysis for blood work + root-cause analysis).

Early bird discount ends on 31st December. Please PM me if keen to find out more!

Here is further info too: https://www.jobrownlow.com/my-services-2025/body-in-balance

03/12/2025

I didn’t stop drinking for health reasons at first. I stopped because my weeks felt like a loop—big night, rough morning, try to be “good,” repeat. 😵‍💫🥂

Only later did I realise my body had been asking for help: broken sleep, anxious mornings, fuzzy focus… all little signals that alcohol just wasn’t working for me.

Studying functional medicine helped me connect the dots. Alcohol touches more than we think—sleep and mood, hormones (especially in perimenopause), blood sugar and cravings, gut/skin/histamine, liver load, heart health, even cancer risk. 🧠🌙

This isn’t fear-mongering; it’s context. When I took a real break, so many things improved: sleep deeper, mornings felt so much easier, mood improved. 😌

Swap the drink, keep the behaviour and keep a simple note of sleep/mood/mornings to see how things improve.

If you’d like support—or want to join my New Year booze-free group—PM me and I’ll share details. 💛

01/12/2025

I’ve got something really exciting to share… 🌿
Over the years I’ve seen it again and again: when life is busy, your health starts to feel like a constant “project” — bloating, cravings, poor sleep, low energy, hormone chaos, feeling puffy or inflamed… and you end up trying a million things without a clear plan. So for 2026, I’m sharing two ways to get properly supported (and actually make it stick).

First up: I’m teaming up with the stunning and the wonderful (yoga + mindfulness) to bring you the Batu Batu Balance Retreat — 16–18 March 2026. This is a chance to step out of survival mode and into a genuine reset: calming your nervous system, supporting gut + energy, moving your body in a way that feels nourishing, and getting simple science-led guidance that cuts through the noise — all wrapped up in nature, sea air, and space to breathe. Think yoga/Yoga Nidra, grounding routines you can take home, and that “I feel like myself again” feeling.

Secondly, Body in Balance is back for its next round (Jan–Mar 2026) — and this will be my 8th time running it. It’s my 8-week small-group programme designed to help you understand what your body is asking for and build the foundations that change everything: improved energy, better digestion, more stable moods, less inflammation, and easier hormone balance. It’s practical, supportive, and built for real life — so you’re not just learning information, you’re creating habits you can actually keep.

The new bit this round: I’m adding a Wednesday evening group alongside the usual Friday morning sessions, so if you work or mornings are a juggle, you can still do this with proper support.

I’ll share the full details over the next few weeks, but if you already feel a “this is for me”, send me a PM and I’ll pop the info across. 🩵

28/11/2025

Cognitive dissonance (aka my love–hate with booze) was my biggest bugbear. 😅🍷

How could I spend all week happy not to drink… then hit Friday and, without thinking, reach for the wine? I’d even wake up on Friday saying “not tonight,” then by evening tell myself it was the only way to celebrate the weekend. 🤦‍♀️✨

What helped early on: small swaps and simple plans. I’d go to a movie, swap the drink, keep the behaviour (hello kombucha), and—most importantly—remind my conscious brain to overtake the automatic habit.

I’d repeat: “I don’t need a drink to enjoy this.” That slightly uncomfortable feeling usually passes in about 10 minutes. ⏳

It’s been years now, and I barely remember the wobble. My husband sometimes stops for periods of time and says the same thing: if you get over the early-evening hump, it passes quickly.

If you’re looking to join a group for support in the new year, PM me and I’ll add you to the list. ☺️🩵

20/11/2025

End-of-term Body in Balance catch-up and my heart is full. 💛✨

We had such a lovely morning together – moving through Qi Gong with , exploring confidence and mindset around speaking with Julie, learning about posture and the nervous system with .osteo from .osteopathy, and finishing with natural skincare and face yoga tips from Juliet at .farmacy 🧘‍♀️🌿

kept us nourished with delicious gluten-free food (wow those quiches!), and we sipped on drinks and kombucha as we chatted. 🥰🥗

What I love most about these gatherings is the women themselves. In a world where being unhealthy and running on empty has become “normal”, it takes stepping out of your comfort zone to prioritise your health. Some people think that looking after your health takes too much effort – but the cost of not doing it is so much higher. 💪

That’s why community like this matters. When you’re surrounded by people who get how much your health shapes your mood, mental clarity and energy, making changes feels more possible – and a lot more enjoyable.

So grateful for the Body in Balance group, past and present, for choosing to invest in their health and support each other along the way. 💫

Thank you for the amazing images! 📸

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