Hi, I’m Helene. Previously a skincare educator, I became a full-time mother and freelance writer in 2017. My blog is an expression of my thoughts and discoveries about things close to my heart. These include motherhood, mental health and wellness (nutrition, fitness and skin & body care).
Hi, I’m Helene – nutrition expert and mom of two boys, from Cape Town – South Africa.
LUME WELLNESS was born out of my passion for over a decade to learn all there is to know about nutrition and how it has the power to transform lives.
I qualified as a certified nutrition coach (Precision Nutrition) in 2024 and combined with my 10 years of educating/training expertise – I now offer nutrition talks, courses and coaching.
My target audience is women as well as moms wanting to improve the health and wellness of their families.
I believe the only way to live free from ourselves and as Christ’s beloved bride, is to abide in Christ. To live your life in total surrender, giving up control, being obedient to His voice and truly trusting God’s control of your life. I believe our main purpose in this life as true disciples of Jesus Christ – is to become more like Him. How do we become more like Him in our time here on earth before we meet Him face to face? We turn to Him and go to Him constantly, every day and in every situation. We trust Him with the transformation of our hearts which only He can do. We ABIDE.
I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with me] you can do nothing.
1 John 15:5
What I Do
Skincare therapist (Medical aesthetics)
Speaker/Educator
Nutrition coach – PN Certified
Writer (Wellness topics)
Past Experiences
Nutrition coach & educator (currently)
Trainer & Brand coordinator (Lamelle)
(2015 – 2017)
Product Specialist (SkinMedica – NuAngle South Africa)
(2011 – 2014)
Medical Skincare Therapist (De Waterkant Health & Dr K Adams)
(2013 – 2015)
Educator (Dermalogica South Africa)
Spa consultant (Azaro – Ibiza Spain)
Trainer and Sales representative (Elemis South Africa)
Corporate trainer (Woolworths)
Lecturer (Isa Carstens Academy Stellenbosch South Africa)
Just a little bit more…
Previous to her full-time role as mom, Helene was a trainer and brand associate for a top South African medical aesthetic skincare brand – Lamelle. In the past years she also worked as medical aesthetic skin therapist at two medical practices in Cape Town.
Helene worked as a beauty therapist in the UK and served as spa consultant at the top destination spa in Ibiza (Atzaro) and as educator for US skincare brand (Dermalogica).
She returned to South Africa to apply her academic training and practical experience as a lecturer at the leading Health & Skincare Academy in South Africa, Isa Carstens Stellenbosch Academy of Health and Skincare, and delivered an address to the Medical Aesthetic Congress in 2013.
Helene deepened her product insights through roles as regional sales manager & trainer at top UK spa brand Elemis (chosen for Steiner cruise liners and BA departure lounges), national product specialist for top US medical aesthetic brand SkinMedica and national beauty product trainer at the premium South African retailer Woolworths. She recently consulted to two international skincare brands in SA – Foreo (Sweden) and Doctor Duve (Germany). She also does radio interviews on skincare topics (Radio Tygerberg).
She is an internationally certified Nutrition Coach (Precision Nutrition), professionally qualified Health & Skincare therapist, Personal Fitness Trainer (HFPA), BCom graduate and Pilates instructor.
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