Lisa Hamilton
Kooringal
Summary
Innovative wellness health professional with over 10 years of experience in counselling, nutrition, exercise, and behavioural change. Skilled in crisis intervention and building rapport with clients to foster a positive therapeutic environment. Dedicated to promoting mental wellness and inclusivity, with a strong passion for helping individuals navigate emotional distress. Experienced in working with diverse populations and committed to making a meaningful impact as a wellness counsellor. Committed to ongoing learning and sharing evidence-based knowledge to help individuals overcome challenges and reach their lifestyle goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Multi-Sensory Storyteller
Knowbody
03.2025 - Current
- Enriching the lives of people with PMLD
- Developed and designed a 12-week MSST program.
- Delivered high-quality storytelling performances.
- Encouraged unique, spontaneous engagement.
- Created super fun, creativity and curiosity.
- Engaged in Role-play, one-on-one and group activities.
Women's Health Coach
Knowbody
01.2021 - Current
- Coached over 100 clients ranging in age from 12 to 78 years.
- Established strong rapport with diverse clientele, fostering trust and open communication during coaching sessions.
- Utilised motivational interviewing techniques to identify client barriers and facilitate behaviour change.
- Designed and supported implementation of client health plans, weight loss programs and fitness and strength programs.
- Improved client health outcomes by developing personalised wellness plans:-
- Lifestyle over lifespan
- Nutrition principles and counselling
- Weight management
- Menopause management
- Stress management
- Sleep Hygiene
Nutritionist
Knowbody
01.2017 - Current
Dietary counselling and education
- Personalised Nutrition plans
- Nutrition workshops and group sessions on healthy eating habits.
- Cooking skills and knowledge
- Meal preparation and planning.
- Fresh, frozen and pantry item budgeting.
Personal Trainer
Knowbody Personal training
01.2011 - Current
- Teach, motivate and coach clients safely and effectively
- Individual goal setting
- Personalised strength and fitness training
- Creative and FUN Group fitness classes
- Personalised training programs
- Rehabilitation, recovery, and stretching programs.
Education
Master's - Counselling
Torrens University
Adelaide, S.A.12-2025
Postgraduate Degree - Counselling
Torrens University
Adelaide, S.A.01-2025
Bachelor - Nutrition
Torrens University
Adelaide, S.A.01-2023
Diploma - Health Sciences
Torrens University
Adelaide, S.A.01-2017
Skills
- Cultural competence and humility
- Attentive communication
- Empathetic understanding
- Critical thinking
- Creative and curious
- Emotional intelligence
- Crisis intervention
- Ability to use humour effectively
- Holistic assessment
Certification
- Women's and Menopause Coaching Specialist, Girls Gone Strong, 2022
- Sleep, Stress Management, and Recovery Certification, Precision Nutrition, 2022
- Certified Coach, Precision Nutrition, 2022
- Master personal and Group Trainer, AIF Cert.IV in Fitness, 2011
Affiliations
- Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
Timeline
Multi-Sensory Storyteller
Knowbody
03.2025 - Current
Women's Health Coach
Knowbody
01.2021 - Current
Nutritionist
Knowbody
01.2017 - Current
Personal Trainer
Knowbody Personal training
01.2011 - Current
Master's - Counselling
Torrens University
Postgraduate Degree - Counselling
Torrens University
Bachelor - Nutrition
Torrens University
Diploma - Health Sciences
Torrens University
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