Meet Natalie
A strategist and coach, specialising in brands and service providers in the health and wellbeing space.
Based in the UK in London and Surrey. Working with brands and businesses globally.
I wouldn’t be ALIVE if it weren’t for our medical system and pharmaceutical drugs.
And yet I would not THRIVE with a quality of life anywhere near what I have if I ONLY relied on our centralised medical/pharma/food systems.
That is why I am SO PASSIONATE about helping alternative health + wellbeing practitioners and businesses in my work.
More than EVER we need options to support our wellbeing. Options that are holistic and integrative in nature. Options that do not suppress symptoms or hand out ‘diagnoses’ that aren’t the root cause.
We all need CHOICE and FREEDOM when it comes to managing our wellbeing.
But to have this, we need to know what our alternative options ARE.
Many people do not know who they need to see or who/what support is available to them to manage their wellbeing outside of our westernised medical system. It can feel overwhelming and inaccessible.
And yet it is crucial.
I do what I do - as a brand, positioning and messaging strategist - to help alternative health practitioners + wellbeing providers be seen and to communicate what they do and the value of it, so people can find them and understand their options. So people can feel empowered to access the support that leads to improved wellbeing.
Skills
Positioning
Messaging
Storytelling
Communication
Audience profile development
Qualitative research - interviewing, focus groups
Market research + competitive analysis
Copywriting + editing
UX Design
Basic website setup
Brand strategy, brand marketing management
Product strategist, use & needs study, product marketing strategy
Teaching and educating
Training
Workshop facilitation
Coaching
Speaking and presenting
Types of health practitioner, creatives and service providers that I’ve worked with:
Yoga instructor
Nutritionist
Somatic coach
Parent + child coach
Life coach
Massage therapist
Reflexologist
Breathwork Therapist
Filmmaker
Sound healer
Therapist
Health coach
Photographer
Artist
Change Management Consultant
Investor
I’ve worked with clients globally, including across the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany and the Netherlands.
Brands I’ve worked with
Some of the companies I’ve worked with in a marketing role/capacity:
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Marketing BA Hons (First Class) - Anglia Ruskin University
UX Design - RED Academy
Fundamentals of Strategy - Sweathead
Strategy Summer Camp - Sweathead
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Strategist, Consultant and Coach - Self-employed
Chief Marketing Officer - Beam
Marketing Manager - Vita Health Group
Associate Lecturer - Anglia Ruskin University
Account Executive - M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, London
Account Executive - CCD PR, London
Communications Officer - Cambridge Style Week
Market Research Intern
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Careers in Marketing (panel speaker) - Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 2020
Employability Conference (panel speaker) - Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, 2019
Employability Conference (panel speaker) - Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 2018
Learning and Teaching Conference (panel speaker) - Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 2017
University Open Day - Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, 2017
Careers Unlocked event (panel speaker) - O2 Go Think Big, London, 2017
Building a digital brand - O2 and England Rugby, London, 2017
Qualifications and experience
My marketing education has spanned both academic and highly creative, and is supported by my wider general knowledge of psychology, design and UX thinking.
I’ve worked with small agencies and bootstrapped startups, through to one of the most award-winning global agency groups with clients like Reebok and Samsung.
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Natalie believes in taking a ‘root cause approach’ to all things in life, from marketing challenges to healthcare, which is what led her to strategy in the first place. Strong roots create the most thriving growth.
Hey, I’m Natalie.
I’m a marketing strategist, specialising in brand and product positioning and messaging.
My clients have included brands across supplements, skincare, health tech, fashion, premium amenities, and wellbeing practitioners and service providers.
I’m passionate about working with health and wellbeing practitioners to improve awareness of - and accessibility to - alternative health care support in a world where people are increasingly needing this.
I love to problem solve. I love to unearth insights, connect dots and create an integrative solution. I shine when deeply listening to people, finding the sparks that differentiate brands, and succinctly framing information to create clear and resonant positioning and messaging.
In the decade since I achieved my degree in Marketing, I have worked for agencies including M&C Saatchi where my clients included Samsung, Reebok and NatWest, and the campaigns I worked on were award-winning. Following that, I went self-employed and was a CMO at a healthtech startup, and have since been a strategy consultant to lifestyle, wellbeing + health brands.
I’m a natural writer, speaker and presenter. I just love communicating ideas, clearly and passionately. In writing a successful health and wellbeing blog for 12 years, I had the pleasure of working with brands including Nike, Technogym, Adidas and MyProtein to deliver their messages, too.
Through my career, I’ve blended academic marketing rigour with a creative and intuitive approach. I integrate coaching skills into my work for optimal effectiveness and lead with compassion, honesty and positive attitude.
Work with Natalie
If you’re a health or wellbeing practitioner looking to clarify your message, contact me to find out more about my signature MESSAGING package.
I also offer coaching session packages - and single session consultations - to bring clarity to other areas of your business, and to create structure and aligned action steps for you, based on your individual needs and intuition.
For start ups or small businesses - if you need help getting clarity on your brand or product direction, and you need a fresh set of eyes, get in touch for a discovery call, where we can bespokely scope your project.
You can also send a message via the contact form to arrange a chat about anything else.
Health + wellbeing credentials
Find more about my qualifications and experience in health and wellness on my health ‘about’ page.