Jade Newnham is a HCANZA accredited Health and Wellness Coach, specialising in Mental Fitness Coaching. She is a Mindfulness, Meditation and Breath Work Teacher accredited with Meditation Association Australia. Jade has experience in Public Health.
Jade has been working in the health field for almost 20 years in a variety of settings. Jade worked in pharmacy while studying Biomedical Science but transferred to graduate with a Bachelor of Public Health with excellence. With earning a scholarship, she went to work at Queensland Health in Public Health for 8 years. She assisted in public health program planning, delivery and reporting, and the indicator development project.
Jade decided to practice Ayurvedic Lifestyle, which she found aligned well with Lifestyle Medicine (mindfulness, nature, sleep, whole food diet, and relationships).
Jade feels her life’s purpose is to deliver evidenced based health and wellness knowledge working in collaboration with medical practitioners for the best health results.
Jade is currently undergoing her studies for accreditation with ASLM and is studying her Masters in Lifestyle Medicine at Southern Cross University.
Education
- Bachelor of Public Health with excellence, entry from Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Griffith University, Australia
- Certificate 4 Ayurvedic Diet and Lifestyle, Ayurveda College, RTO Australia
- Advanced Diploma Ayurveda, Ayurveda College, RTO Australia
- Certificate 4 Trainer and Assessor, RTO Australia
- Meditation and Breath Work Teacher Training, Bamboo Yoga Byron Bay, Australia
- Health and Wellness Coaching Certification, Wellness Coaching Australia
- Mental Fitness Health Coaching, Mental Fitness Project, Australia
Memberships
- Professional Membership & Association with HCANZA
- Professional Membership & Association with Meditation Australia Association
- Currently undertaking Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner accreditation and Masters in Lifestyle Medicine.
Positions
- Senior Public Health Officer, Southern Regional Services, Queensland Health.
- Ayurvedic Practitioner and Trainer and Assessor.
Achievements
Awards, Honours, or Accolades
Bachelor of Public Health with excellence (top 5% of university students).
Received university scholarship on merit and gained a direct entry into Queenslad Health.
Promoted to Senior Public Health Officer after one year.
Teaching or Mentoring Roles
Jade was a trainer and assessor of Ayurvedic Lifestyle and mentored students at the Ayurvedic clinic. Jade aspires to be a teacher of Lifestyle Medicine and Accredited Health and Wellness Coaching.
I am passionate about supporting all in need.
I grew up in a semi rural coastal area in Victoria. I loved country life as a kid, and my Nana lived close by. I remember the long drives for my Mum to help Nana get cancer treatment over many years. Both faced hardship being isolated when needing medical or emergency care (and that was only semi rural!). There is something so beautiful about living in the country, being amongst nature, yet it has its challenges when you are in medical need.
I feel it is part of my duty and purpose to support people in need.
- Jade Newnham
Staying updated
I have a passion and a love for up-to-date evidence-based practice that supports health and wellness in a holistic and grounded way.
Study is a joy to me. I am currently undertaking my Lifestyle Medicine Accreditation course and will soon commence a Masters in Lifestyle Medicine.
I attend conferences, talk to other professional colleagues in the field including Dr Kuljit Singh, the National Chair of Social Prescribing – an inspiration to me. I read journal articles in my spare time for fun!
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