About Nissrine
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Nissrine Boufawaz
Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN), Certified NLP Practitioner, Master’s in Health Coaching & Neuro Linguistic Programming
As a coach, my mission is to guide clients on a transformative journey toward an optimal state of well-being across six dimensions: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, occupational, and intellectual.
I empower clients to achieve sustainable and transformative change by cultivating health-supporting habits in areas such as nourishment, physical movement, sleep hygiene, stress management and holistic self-care.
Through compassionate coaching, I support clients in; developing a greater sense of self-awareness, shifting their attitudes, overcoming limiting beliefs, and fostering a positive mindset, enabling them to reach their goals with greater ease.
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individual COaching
Through gentle and compassionate coaching, I’ll meet you where you are and guide you to where you desire to be. You’ll take the journey to a healthier, happier you, with self-awareness, self-love and mindful, intentional action.
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Workplace Wellness
Employees are empowered to nourish their mind, body, and soul through individual coaching sessions and/or group workshops. The result is a healthier, happier and more motivated employee who performs at their peak.
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Live events & retreats
Immersive in-person or on-line experiences co-hosted alongside like-minded professionals and designed to help you relax while giving you clarity for your wellness journey. Follow me on social media to stay up date.
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More about nissrine
Like most women, I wear many hats - I’m a small business owner, a wife and a mother, and I'm a woman on a life-long journey to achieving my own personal OHM, while helping other women do the same.
I’m not perfect or special and most likely I’ve been where you are (or some place similar) and I can relate to what you’re going through. I just have a tool box of resources and strategies that make it easier to manage it all and I’m happy to share them with you.
I will always meet you where you are and encourage to start small, aim high and forget about the finish the line, because this isn’t a race, but a journey and the destination is far less important than the adventure you’ll have on the way there.
Education, Certifications and Scope of Practice
Holistic Nutritionist
After experiencing the benefits of nutritional therapy for my autoimmune condition, I decided to return to school to study natural nutrition so that I could help others use food as a self-care tool.
I graduated from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (CSNN) in 2016. Since then, I’ve been dedicated to educating individuals about the health benefits of natural nutrition.
I chose to study at CSNN because the curriculum and training are comprehensive and include a mix of modern science, time-tested ancient wisdom and clinical application through supervised case studies.
I was also particularly attracted to this program because the connection between body, mind and spirit is an integral and important part of the studies. It is scientifically demonstrated that our state of mind and spiritual well-being affect our physical health and vice versa and having experienced this dynamic first hand, I knew it was something I wanted to learn more about and incorporate into my offering.
Scope of Practice of a CSNN grad
“The services offered by a CSNN graduate are grounded in the following principles:
Acknowledgement that each person is biochemically distinct and has unique nutritional needs;
Awareness of the meaning of holistic nutrition; the interrelationship of mind, body and spirit; and the importance of addressing these interactive factors which are unique to each individual;
Promotion of whole, locally grown and organic foods; sustainable farming practices; and the necessity of living in a non-toxic environment;
The principles of prevention and self-responsibility are fundamental to any successful health care program. However, it is important that graduates do not diagnose nor make claims by using words such as prevent, treat, cure, and heal;
Recognition that supplementation is not a substitute for wholesome, nutritious foods but that it may be helpful. Only supplements with an NPN number should be recommended to clients, and the formulation and labelling of supplements should be independent of the graduate and their practice. Dosage is the recommended dosage on the label;
Respect for clients and for their wellness goals, personal tastes, morals, social, and life values;
Acceptance of the unique contribution of other health care providers, and the need to work co-operatively with them regardless whether they are of holistic or allopathic background.
The main services provided by a CSNN graduate include the following:
(a) Document client’s goals, needs, and plans;
(b) Evaluate client’s food selection, preparation and intake;
(c) Evaluate client’s lifestyle and overall feeling of well-being;
(d) Evaluate client’s use of dietary supplements;
(e) Identify client’s nutritional imbalance(s) and lifestyle habits without diagnosing and directly ordering lab tests, as these activities are reserved for licensed health care practitioners;
(f) Work with other health care professionals, if applicable, in order to determine all nutritional and lifestyle-changing needs of the client, including referring client to other health care professionals as deemed appropriate;
(g) Support the progress of the client’s health goals by creating an individualized wellness program, which will include the use of whole, nutrient-dense foods; menu plans; natural source supplements*; and lifestyle modifications – including the use of non-toxic, environmentally friendly household/personal products;
(h) Provide further guidance to the client, if necessary, by explaining food labels, and by offering food preparation techniques and shopping tips;
(i) Guide the client in the implementation of a long term personal health plan, provide education when necessary, and offer ongoing assessments; ; Document and chart all meetings with client and recommendations made;
(j) Monitor the client’s personal health plan in order to reinforce participation in the achievement of the health goals;
(k) Act as a community educator to the public and to other health care professionals, developing curriculum, preparing manuals, writing articles, publishing books, and teaching;
(l) Promote health discussions in schools, workplaces, and community agencies;
(m) Bring holistic nutrition knowledge, principles, and philosophy to other professions.”
-Rev. February 2024 - csnn.com
Health & Wellness Coach
As a health and wellness coach, I guide and support clients in achieving self-determined health and wellness goals. I act as an accountability partner, encouraging them to tap into their inner strengths and resources to articulate their vision and goals and determine the action steps to achieve them. I help clients overcome challenges and limiting beliefs that prevent them from reaching their goals and support them in making habit and behaviour changes and important mindset shifts to bring their vision to fruition.
In 2024, I completed a Master’s in Health Coaching and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP).
I chose this program specifically as it incorporates the principles of health coaching with those of Neuro Linguistic Programming.
“The first level Master's degree in "HEALTH COACHING AND NEUROLINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING" aims to train experts in the fields of health, interpersonal communication, group communication such as public speaking, life coaching and business coaching. The master's degree was created in consideration of the fact that the application of Coaching without considering the Health factor can only lead to partial results. The combination of Coaching with the Health part, through the integration of the 5A, puts the user in a position to take charge of himself entirely, giving him the guarantee of achieving certain results in the long term. The path provides real tools in order to learn to deeply recognize oneself, having a clear idea of one's purposes in the different roles of life, increasing the ability to:
restructure moments of crisis into opportunities and problems into opportunities for growth;
manage difficulties and obstacles with a proactive and no longer passive attitude;
be a generator of health and positively influence those around you.”
- Program Prospectus
Certified NLP Practitioner
In 2024, while completing my Master’s in Health Coaching and Neuro Linguistic Programming I also obtained my certification as an NLP Practitioner through a blend of on-line studies and live interactive workshops to put the tools and techniques into practice under the supervision of NLP Certified Trainers.
This certification allows me to utilize NLP techniques to enable individuals to overcome limitations, improve communication, achieve goals, and transform their lives for the better.
As it turns out, once you get me talking about the things I’m passionate about, I can’t stop. Check out the conversations I’ve had about diet culture, mindful nutrition, holistic self-care, expat life and more: