My Name Is Shaz!

This Is My Wellness, ‘Shaz’ness

It all started with acne and gut issues…

Hey! I am so happy we have been connected. My name is Shanaz (aka Shaz) and I started documenting my wellness journey in 2016. I was a health and wellness professional yet I felt SO confused in my body and truly questioned the definition of health. I was suffering with: acne, PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), leaky gut, brain fog, fainting spells and more!

Doctors couldn’t help me

The worst part was that I was going to doctors, dermatologists, cardiologists and these health professionals couldn’t help me! They would push me out the door reminding me that I was “healthy” and I was left going home feeling hopeless, depressed and confused. I could not accept that I was just “healthy” when I felt like absolute crap!

I spent over $8,000 just on acne ‘cures’

For YEARS my only goal was to clear my acne. I would do absolutely anything. I spent over $8,000 in the year 2016 JUST ON ACNE ‘CURES’…. gah. The worst part about that year is that I got nowhere in my acne journey. I would maybe see improvements for a day/week, and then the acne would just creep back. I spent my money on expensive creams, soaps, consultants, naturopaths and supplements. My biggest memory of this year was staring at peoples beautiful skin, crying on the inside and praying for answers…

Shifted the focus from body to being

I started reading self help books, meditating, doing yoga and looking different places for answers. I went to Naturopaths, other wellness professionals, reiki healers, and dedicated every second to my healing journey. In this process of healing, I truly discovered the power of using MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT to get to where I needed. I stopped focusing on six packs, perfect skin and my general health and appearance, and switched my focus to improving my wellness! With my focus on wellness, I was searching for root causes and healing vs. bandaid solutions and quick fixes. This is when I discovered GUT HEALTH!

Doctors couldn’t help me

The worst part was that I was going to doctors, dermatologists, cardiologists and these health professionals couldn’t help me! They would push me out the door reminding me that I was “healthy” and I was left going home feeling hopeless, depressed and confused. I could not accept that I was just “healthy” when I felt like absolute crap!

Shifted the focus from body to being

I started reading self help books, meditating, doing yoga and looking different places for answers. I went to Naturopaths, other wellness professionals, reiki healers, and dedicated every second to my healing journey. In this process of healing, I truly discovered the power of using MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT to get to where I needed. I stopped focusing on six packs, perfect skin and my general health and appearance, and switched my focus to improving my wellness! With my focus on wellness, I was searching for root causes and healing vs. bandaid solutions and quick fixes. This is when I discovered GUT HEALTH!

The Power of the Gut Brain Connection

When the gut heals, the mind clears. Not only did my acne clear, but ALL of my symptoms were slowly disappearing when I paid attention to my gut health. I stopped having fainting spells, I could eat food without bloating, extra fat just melted off my body, my brain fog was gone, I felt overwhelmed with gratitude and was optimistic about life again! The gut is truly the second brain!

My Qualifications/Experience

4 Years Working as a Corporate Fitness and Nutrition Consultant
Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Class Instructor
Post Graduate Diploma in Wellness and Nutrition (Centennial College)
Bachelor of Science with Specialization in Human Kinetics (uOttawa)
Certified Level 2 Gymnastics Coach
2 Time National Canadian Champion in Trampoline

My Qualifications/Experience

4 Years Working as a Corporate Fitness and Nutrition Consultant
Certified Personal Trainer and Fitness Class Instructor
Post Graduate Diploma in Workplace Wellness and Health Promotion (Centennial College)
Bachelor of Science with Specialization in Human Kinetics (uOttawa)
Certified Level 2 Gymnastics Coach
2 Time National Canadian Champion in Trampoline

My goals with Shazness Wellness

When the focus shifts to wellness, you realize that you can be well no matter what/who/where you are in your life.

One.

I want to remind you to focus on your own INDIVIDUAL wellness journey. Being well is going to mean something different for everyone! Forget what other people are doing and DO YOU.

Two.

I want to give you the power of true health and wellness through gut healing and mindset transformation. Whatever you are going through in your life right now, I am here to remind you that YOU CAN BE WELL AND HEAL.

Three.

I want to make sure you NEVER feel alone in any part of your wellness journey. I always keep it real (sometimes too real), but I believe #weareone. Let’s ride this lifelong wellness train together <3