ABOUT
Core Health and Wellness is rooted in the three core pillars of wellbeing: Nutrition, Exercise and Mindset.
Led by medical doctor and nutritionist Francesca Testa, we bring professional expertise across key fields of wellbeing and the empathetic ear of a friend.
Nutrition
We see food as a dual source of nourishment: for both the body and the soul. We celebrate the nutritional value of food, whilst also honouring its central role in culture, traditions, society and everyday life. We encourage a balanced approach to eating which values both the nutritional benefits and the enjoyment that comes from food.
Exercise
We believe that exercise should add to life, and not take anything away from it. We champion movement in all shapes and forms, whilst also providing bespoke guidance to training for diMerent health and fitness goals.
Mindset
We believe in the power of mindset shifting to achieve a healthy lifestyle long-term. Through eMective behavioural change techniques, we help identify individual challenges and barriers to well-being, whilst providing guidance and strategies on habit building, goal-setting, and accountability. We value the power of small and consistent steps in building sustainable lifestyle changes.
About Dr. Francesca Testa
ABOUT
Dr Francesca Testa
Dr Francesca Testa (BSc (hons), MBBS, MSc) is a practising medical doctor, registered associated nutritionist (ANutr), certified health coach, personal trainer, and the founder of Core Health and Wellness.
She is currently working in clinical medicine, research and in medical weight loss services. Her research interests include low energy availability and relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs).
With a career spanning clinical practice, teaching, research, management consulting and health-tech, she has a unique understanding of the distinct challenges to wellbeing experienced across diMerent industries. Being an ex-gymnast and now a keen endurance runner, she has a deep appreciation of the physical and emotional demands of training (as well as the rewards that come with it).
Francesca is passionate about a holistic approach to health, rooted in balanced nutrition, whole-body movement, and mindset shifting.
Academic qualifications:
2024: MSc Clinical and Public Health Nutrition
2020: Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
2015: BSc Biosciences and Biotechnology (hons)
Other qualifications:
2024: Diploma in core strength and stability
2023: Diploma in level 3 Health Coaching
2018: Diplomas in level 2 gym instructor and level 3 Personal Training
