About

Drix making sourdough bread

Driekie Zietsman

Hello, I’m Driekie, or Drix for short. I became interested in health and healthy eating a few years ago, after being introduced to a friend’s nutritionist in South Africa. The strong link between food and mental health intrigued me, which made me want to explore the link further to enable me to help others. As part of my journey, I took a number of courses in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). NLP, in simple terms, gives you practical ways which can change the way you think and approach your life, helping you take control of your mind and, therefore, your life.

When I moved to the UK, I decided to expand on my curiosity between food, gut, mental health and NLP by joining the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London. My love of food, healthy eating and cooking drew me firstly to the Natural Chef Course, which was then followed by the Health Coach Course.

The link between a healthy gut and mental health was reinforced during my Natural Chef Course. The more I study gut/brain health, the more I see the range of options available to people to help with their problems. By addressing these important aspects, we cannot only improve our health and well-being, but also our personal development, leading to a better quality of life.

I would like to take my interests, skills and knowledge and help other people lead a full life, one where they are the masters of their own destinies.  Through coaching people, I can teach them how to overcome day to day challenges and take control – whether it is cleansing the gut, handling a confrontational situation or preparing a successful meal. 

In my spare time, I love to read, listen to good music and walking.  I play the saxophone and the piano, and sing loudly in the shower.  My dream as a young girl was to become a concert pianist – I graduated as a Piano Teacher at the age of 16 through the University of South Africa – but it was not to be.  I am grateful that I can do what I love second most now, which is cooking and helping people!

What I Do
  • Health Planning
  • Clean Eating Planning
  • NLP
  • Coaching