Nate hails from New Zealand where he started in the fitness industry more than 26 years ago. He is the founder and head trainer of Elite Personal Training (EPT) Hong Kong. A private and exclusive Personal Training Studio that focuses on holistic corrective exercise and body transformations. Married with two children, Nate previously appeared on the podcast in September 2021 in episode 56.

EPT's oldest client is 84 and in the podcast Nate tells the story of Wesley, aged 81, who came to the EPT studio because he kept falling over because he couldn’t lift his feet. Following a postural assessment and training at the studio he is now able to squat with 15Kg dumb-bells in each hand. Leg strength and grip strength were key in his rehabilitation. Since he engaged in training at the studio he has not fallen over.

Ricky aged 53y a prosperous businessman with three children went from not liking working out in the gym to coming twice a week and he is now training to do a marathon. The program at EPT matches with where the clients are right now and celebrates their wins. By breaking down the program into bite-size pieces a long-term plan is crafted step by step and this encourages the clients to stay with their program and achieve their long-term goals.

Nate emphasizes that clients need to find their purpose, to develop an action plan and put it into practice. Clients need to be prepared for failure, it can feedback key information and highlight where a program can be adjusted and fine-tuned. Always focusing on the process and what is coming next helps to maintain client’s commitments.

Timing

5:32 I have been in HK since 2002…I started in the fitness industry in New Zealand in 1999… I am a studio owner……I have seen so much evolution…

7:17 I have 2 children and a wife…

7:46 For the 1st podcast together we were in the COVID era… it was turmoil…a negative effect on the fitness industry…there are more than 2000 studios in HK – the industry is bouncing back…

11:58 We know our target market, we know what attracts clients…we had to learn marketing… to optimize our reach…

14:12 [Leaks in the bucket]… leads may take up to 18 months before engaging…

12:45 [How do you assist your clients?]… We service people between 40-70y, and children 10-16y – we focus on posture… match to energy levels…

21:44 Asians in HK are typically “Ectomorph” … “Skinny fat” – poor mobility, we teach them to catch fish… I want them to gain muscle… it keeps you healthier… “Health Span”

25:47 [Client Stories] Wesley 81y… leg strength and grip strength… Ricky 52y… training to do a marathon…

30:17 Achieve little goals… little by little…

34:30 Focus on the process… celebrate the wins… Focus on what’s in front of you…

37:36 What’s your purpose… mindset is important…

39:21 [How can you help yourself] … Find your purpose… actions around the purpose … be real with others… dedicate yourself to learning… find mentors…

44:41 [What’s next for Nate]… I want to move into the education space… at the national level… also the recycling, renewing and reuse space… it’s out of my comfort zone….

53:27 [Key message]…

Books: Peter Attia - Outlive

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Info@eliteptstudio.com
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YouTube: Elite Personal Training Studio Hong Kong

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Adrian was born in Hong Kong and he went to the UK with his family when he was 7 years old. He grew up in the UK and did his undergraduate dental degree at Newcastle University. After returning to Hong Kong, he graduated with a distinction in Implant dentistry from HKU and Adrian started his own clinic in 2019.

Adrian sees himself as your “Navigation System” for your “Oral Health” He sees Dentistry as a profession that focuses on “Oral Health” where success can be measured in less and less long-term patients that require emergency treatment. He works to address the underlying problems of his patients. Success is when he assists his patients to change their life-style habits so that they no longer have problems with their oral health.

In the podcast Adrian explains that patients can maintain their own dental health by following the basic rules of “Oral Hygiene”. Consistent brushing and flossing where flossing overrides brushing and physical flossing overrides water flossing. Regular visits to the dentist for an average person would be every 6-12 months, if there is plaque then every 6 months and if there is gum disease every 3-4 months. Adrian highlights, that excessive sugary snacks, excessive being between meals, or before sleeping should be avoided.

Timing

4:14 I was born in Hong Kong, I went to the UK when I was 7y… I did my education there, I went to dental school in Newcastle…. I then returned to HK.

8:05 A Swiss professor Dr Niklaus Lang – peridontologist(dental implants) – run a course in Hong Kong… I am a general dentist and I can offer implants.

10:56 A significant skill is I can speak Japanese… I studied Japanese in UK… I can also speak Cantonese…

13:08 [How I assist people]… I’m a dentist… I am the navigation system for your “Oral Health”.

14:30 [Customer Focus]… Improving on…adhesive skills… the number of emergency patients is becoming fewer and fewer… identifying risks areas…

19:15 Dentistry as a profession we focus on treatments… address the underlying problem… success is when I change the patients life-style habits.

21:10 If I put myself in a patients shoes… the best is that they don’t have a problem with their oral health… stabilize… maintainable…

23:40 [Maintaining Dental Health] Oral hygiene, … for decay diet has a massive influence… saliva is beneficial against decay… avoid excessive sugary snacks(in between meals)…

28:19 [Mouth breathing consequences]… decay risk…sugary snacks before sleeping…sleep apnea… imperfect formation of the jaw…

30:54 [Appointment frequency] Average person 6-12months, if there is plaque – 6months, gum disease -every 3-4months…

32:31 [Challenges] I don’t believe there are failures per se – just opportunities – interest in the Japanese language… tomorrow is always another day…

36:14 [Overwhelm]… I try to limit things… until a space is available…I like to try new things…

39:22 I don’t take pride in being completely absorbed in one thing… apart from my job as a dentist…

41:31 I have two young kids… 7y and 5y old… the biggest leap into the unknown… I have a happy family life…

43:43 [Key Message]…

Contact Adrian

Website: https://www.adrianhodentist.com

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-y-c-ho-78743b58/?originalSubdomain=hk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrianhodentist/

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Marilyn is married, has two children and has lived in Hong Kong since 2000. Previously Marilyn served as President and COO to a top telecommunications firm in the Philippines. Marilyn loves to play golf, hike and enjoys all nature in her spare time.

She brings her management and technological expertise to the management of a food tech business. She is steeped in the science of nutrition and brings this to bear in all the food creations of Food Folk and Nourish N Go.

In the podcast Marilyn goes into detail of how she discovered she was suffering with MSRA, a so called super bug. After a cocktail of antibiotics the MRSA subsided. Every six months or so there were recurrences. Marilyn decided to look into naturopathy, she tells the story of visiting Dr Tej and how the MRSA was traced to a rough fungus living in her gut. The fungus was eliminated and the MRSA was cured. Marilyn explains that her health journey has two components, MRSA is the first and the second was when she moved into menopause. Weight gain suddenly appeared. In the podcast Maralyn describes her 30 day window reset to attack visceral fat, using a step by step approach.

Timing

4:18 I came to Hong Kong in 2000 from the Philippines… I had a career in telecoms … now I have two children… I studied at ULCLA and Stanford… I later helped run a telecoms company in the Philippines…

12:49 I was flying frequently… signing contracts…attending business events…a financial crisis ensued…

16:08 Life in HK was a natural change from the Philippines – I had my first daughter in 2003…

19:31 I home schooled my daughter… a very busy life … I am very curious… a life long learner…I went deeper on the science of the body…

22:42 On a big journey to Argentina… I developed a pimple on my backside… the boil grew from 1cm to 3cm diameter... a test revealed MRSA… a difficult to treat infection. After a cocktail of antibiotics the MSRA subsided.

30:21 Six months later a pimple developed on my nose… itchy, painful… every 6 months there were re-occurences…

33:22 I thought I had to look into naturopathy… I went to IMI – Dr Tej … you have a rogue fungus that is eating away the lactobacillus… I relied on just naturopathy… it cured the MRSA…

39:25 Dr Tej – “We are just now learning(12y ago) the role of the gut in our health” and our “mental wellbeing” …

38:19 [My Health Journey] Two major components 1. My confrontation with MRSA and 2. When I moved into menopause.… weight gain just suddenly appeared… I don’t think that’s right…

Book – Peter Attia – Outlive – you just have to keep the weight off….

47:26 Prior to 2024 there are a lot of starts and stops… there was a reel from Dr Sean O’Mara… it clicked for me I need consistency… a 30 day window reset… I will not be swayed… attack visceral fat…pro inflammatory cytokines…

51:41 Take out all processed foods… intermittent fasting… took out even the natural carbs … stayed with wholefoods… eat in a 6h window… diet outperforms exercise… the clothes started fitting…

54:33 HKU Service – can book a DEXA Scan… 2 measurements in a six month window… visceral fat is where the game is … plus Bone Density,…

57:36 [Key Message]…

Contact Marilyn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilyn-santiago-3b2397248/

https://www.foodfolk.hk

https://nurum.com.hk/

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Milese moved to Hong Kong in 2006 to focus on a more clinical and holistic approach to health. In 2010, he obtained a Masters degree in Clinical Nutrition, a Diploma from the Functional Medicine University in USA. Miles went on to be certified in Hong Kong with the prestigious Institute of functional medicine. Miles is registered as a full member with BANT (UK), a government registered body in lifestyle medicine and clinical nutrition.

In 2022 Miles launched Peak Metabolism a consulting business for patients and businesses wishing to optimise their health. Miles believes that gut dysfunction contributes to many diseases. In the podcast Miles tells the story of a patient who presented with tics, local and habitual spasmodic motion of particular muscles. By fixing the patient’s gut the tics were eliminated. Miles further explains that getting the basics right, eating a clean diet, adequate exercise, minimising alcohol, minimising coffee, hydrating adequately and managing blood glucose are fundamental.

In the Peak Metabolism, the practice of managing metabolic health is key. The Hong Kong Government are targeting the three highs – High Blood pressure, High Cholesterol and High Glucose and Miles highlights that metabolic disease can begin up to 15 years before a diagnosis diabetes. Further controlling “insulin resistance” at an age of around 45 may stop the development of type 2 diabetes, also it may also slow the development of Dementia, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Cancer and Chronic Kidney Disease. What can you do to manage your “Metabolic Health”? Miles answers this question and gives many other insights in the podcast.

Timing

4:44 I came to Hong Kong in 2007… to work at the Mandarin Oriental, as a “Spa Manager”…

6:30 I have always had an interest in Health and Wellbeing…

7:35 Always follow your true calling… I went back to University in 2010…

9:12 The theory of Functional Medicine has its bedrock in “Nutritional Therapy”…

12:59 With Functional Medicine we identify the trigger points when health starts to fail…

15:23 [How do you assist people]… Understand health history… all diseases begin in the gut…

19:48 [Client story]… a patient with “Tics” – By fixing the gut… he stopped having tics…

25:01 Gut health testing is the 2nd most common test undertaken…

20:18 [How can you help yourself] Clean diet, minimise alcohol, minimise coffee, adequate hydration, use a continuous glucose monitor ...

30:44 Wearable tech, customize our dietary intervention, self-empowerment…, sleep and sleep behaviours…

34:36 [Continuous Glucose Monitor]…

35:53 [Setbacks]…

40:19 [Metabolic Health]… Government is targeting – 1. High Blood Pressure, 2. High Cholesterol, 3. High Glucose… metabolic disease can begin 15y before a diagnosis of diabetes…

45:04 Safe levels for Glucose , HbA1C Fasting insulin, triglycerides, HDL, ALT is a liver marker for fatty liver <28 IU/L ...

48:51 Controlling “insulin resistance” ...may stop the development of type 2 diabetes, ... slow the development of Dementia, Heart Disease, Hypertension, Cancer and Chronic Kidney Disease.

49:47 The number 1 intervention for treating Insulin Resistance is “A Ketogenic Diet”…

55:32 [Key Takeaways]….

Contact Miles

linkedin.com/in/miles-price-583896b

https://peakmetabolism.com/

Phone: +852 92661417

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Alex See is the CEO of TruStyle with a mission to deliver exceptional service and craftmanship in the fashion jewellery industry. (See Episode 105). John Bower is a Personal Trainer at “Fititude”, an Executive Coach and an expert in Leadership Talent Development. (See episode 96). In this episode Alex See, John Bower and myself discuss the progress Alex is making towards his goals of a “Body Transformation” This is the second episode detailing Alex’s journey.

Alex is two months into his journey with a detailed plan to build “Life Long Habits”. A journey that started in early January with goals currently defined up to early July. The goals are approach goals and include moving towards losing 30lbs of fat and gaining 5lbs of muscle. In the podcast Alex shares his progress after 2 months. He reports he is going in the right direction having chosen to develop six new habits to support his goals. Alex is creating a relationship with weight training and he has already seen the benefits, becoming more muscular especially the legs and his back is also getting stronger. An important habit Alex has identified is to improve his sleep quality. We discuss this and many other topics in the podcast.

Timing

3:00 Podcast number two in Alex’s “Body Transformation” – Alex gives an update on his progress…. 185.4lb – Target was 182lb…

4:06 Introduction of John… a Personal Trainer… along side training nutrition is also important…

5:18[Update from Alex]…we have spent 2months on the journey… we are going in the right direction… cut calories… recently trying a Keto Diet…

7:12 I am creating a relationship with weight training… more muscular around the legs…back is stronger…

8:43 Muscle development takes time… around 3-4 months range strength gain accelerates…

10:46 When we follow diets we can lose weight but also we may lose muscle… so weight training is required…

11:28 Alex is on track… The intention is to build habits… I am being consistent to my future self…

13:25 As the work progresses we should see an acceleration… what gets results are actions consistent with goals…

14:22 Sleep … it can have many effects on our results…

15:26 [Next Steps] Sleep… also adopted KETO diet, what minor adjustments to make…

Contact Alex
IG: alexseesworld
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexsee-everyonewins/
Website: https://tru-style.com.hk

Contact John linkedin.com/in/fititude
WhatsApp +852 9684 0774. JohnBower (Skype)

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Rebekah grew up in Hong Kong and went on to study in California. She has academic degrees in Biology and History and years of experience in spiritual formation and a professional certification as a Functional Medicine Health Coach. With an expertise in the underlying drivers of wellness and behaviour change strategies Rebekah creates sustainable shifts in her clients lives.

Rebekah coaches, speaks and writes on the interconnected nature of health. Her work is deeply informed by her personal experience of parenting a child with ADHD, and as the caregiver of family members with cancer and chronic illness. In the podcast Rebekah shares several client stories that highlight her ability to work alongside her clients to identify changes and to significantly improve their health.

Offering comprehensive guidance, Rebekah addresses metabolic health, detoxification, hormonal balance, stress management and relational dynamics. Rebekah offers holistic support for the whole family, acting as a catalyst for transformative journeys towards greater vitality, abundance and joy.

Timing

3:45 I love this city (Hong Kong) so happy to be back here… I went to Uni in California… then I lived in the Middle East for a few years… I met my husband in Jerusalem…

5:47 [How do you assist people]… as a Functional Medicine Health Coach… a guide, and advocate, …

7:00 [Stress]… From a woman’s perspective… also parents with ADHD children…

12:15 Insight and understanding isn’t enough … why we are not acting…

11:12 [Client Story]… how to begin healing… being a butterfly…

13:40 Dr Ellen Langer… Mind-Body… how we think affects our health…

15:35 [Stress] How we deal with it…

16:14 [Functional Medicine]… a holistic way to view “Health”

19:57 [Client Story 2]… Sleep… Feeling rested…. Tracking…

24:42 Most of us live on autopilot….. give yourself permission to stop….unplug ….give ourselves space… reflect… use our neuroplasticity…

27:16 [Habits]… celebrate… moving from intention to habitual action…

30:43 [Running habit] …. It’s the little things that can generate the habit…

33:27 [Family Health]… A relational situation… the health and wellbeing of the family…

35:49 Framework: 3Rs - Regulate, Relate, Reasoning…

39:25 [Setback that turned into a success]… Using the “Coach Approach”… I feel I am further down the road… we move to the next chapter…

45:36 [Key Message]… Connection… be seen and heard, known and understood, loved, accepted, and engaged, contributing, to this sharing, exchanging of life, ideas, things we create,…

Contact Rebekah

https://www.rebekahpine.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekahpine-healthcoach/

https://www.ukihca.com/hong-kong/central/registered-health-coach/rebekah-pine

https://www.instagram.com/pine.familyhealth/reels/

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Khanh-Linh grew up in Toulouse in France in a medical family. Her father Dr Nguyen-Trong instilled in her the importance of good health. Additionally, her father taught her acupuncture before she left the family home to persue her studies in interior design in Belgium.

In 2010 Khanh-Linh was offered an internship in Hong Kong where she worked for ten years in interior design, styling and architecture. Following the birth of her second child her father suggested they do “Face Yoga” together. It was the right time for her to do a project with her father. Khanh Linh chose to embark on a wellness journey alongside her father, who also serves as her mentor, teacher and best friend.

In the podcast Khanh-Linh shares the story of one of her clients, a 68-year-old woman. She wanted to smooth her wrinkles. The result of her treatment was stunning. The client followed Khanh-Linh’s guidance and very soon she saw positive results. Khanh Linh explains “Face Yoga” is for face health and with a good set of tools and practices good results will follow.

Timing Khanh-Linh

3:06 I was born and grew up in Toulouse… I have a Vietnamese heritage… I grew up in a medical family…My father taught me acupuncture… to help me for my future…

7:00 Acupuncture is a tool my father passed on to me…I have a toolkit of practices….to heal in a natural way…

9:34 I studied interior design… architecture… then an internship in Hong Kong… in 2010… I worked for 10 years in design… there was a call from my heritage….

14:23 After the birth of my second child… my father suggested we do “Face Yoga” together… I was the right time to do a project with my father…

18:18 {How you assist people]…. What is Face yoga… we give tools…

22:01 Stress…, Bruxism – clenching the teeth… dedicated exercises…

23:24 {Client Story]… a 68 year old woman… the result was stunning… she was very consistent… Gua sha – Chinese medicine technique… I gave her the tools…repetition is your friend…

30:44 [Helping yourself]… Be concious… mindful… consistency… the face muscles are small… repetition - just 5m per day…

34:46[Staying on top of things]… My Father – my best friend – my mentor…

37:20 [Morning routine] I am a mum the morning is busy – I do not look at the telephone… a cup of tea…no rush to look at the phone… reduce the blue light… early in the morning…

42:19 [Key Message]…

Contact Khanh-Linh

https://www.thesacredhappiness.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredhappiness/?hl=en

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanhlinhnguyentrong/?originalSubdomain=hk

https://lifeclinic.com.hk

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Dani, a dedicated holistic therapist, passionate about natural healing and wellness. Born in Belgium and raised in Portugal. Aged just 23, following a serious car accident, he embarked on a transformative journey. He studied holistic therapies in India, Thailand, South America, Australia, and Germany. In India, he was privileged to study at an Ayurvedic Hospital. An experience that gave him a profound understanding of the body's innate ability to heal when in balance.

He was fortunate to spend extended periods with masters, gaining authentic knowledge directly from the source. We discuss this in the podcast. His journey took him to Thailand, where he delved into traditional Thai herbal medicine and their meridian Sen lines. In South America, he explored indigenous healing practices. These experiences further enriched his understanding of holistic therapies. In Australia and Germany, he studied Bio-resonance therapy, which uses the body's energy field to identify and treat various health conditions.

​For over 20 years, Dani has maintained a relentless curiosity and commitment to learning, continually seeking to enhance his knowledge and expertise in holistic therapies. This ongoing journey of discovery allows Dani to offer his clients the most effective and beneficial treatments.

Timing Dani

3:53 I had a big car accident… I was paralysed for a while… recovery was long…Yoga helped – I decided to go to India to learn more…

7:44 The hustle and bustle of India is amazing… My healing journey started on that day…

9:29 I start to question myself who we are … Life is about programs…

11:29 In India I start to understand Yoga…

11:45 What healed me in Yoga is Breathing and Meditation… I released my traumas…

13:23 I wanted to go the temple … I want to feel the energy…

17:07 After 6 months of breathwork , meditation, Yoga, I could stand, bend, move like normal…

18:10 The other amazing program I found in India is Ayurvedic medicine… and a treatment called Panchakarma…

22:54 I do volunteer work in India… with disabled kids… energy work… financially it’s tight – I wanted to learn meridians… the meridians used in the “Kalari Martial Arts”… I found a teacher… you can stay 5 years…

26:28 If I want to learn something I need time …

30:17 [Teacher stories] Our clients are our books… Touch and Listen… It’s a lifetime thing…

25:45 [Fast Forward] I start to work on manifestations…

30:24 [A Therapist] My journey starts ... in Ibiza… I find work… this paid for my travels… keep going to India… Thailand…Asia… South America… keep learning…

35:24 I should be based somewhere… Asia is the place I like… I work as a guest therapist… Hong Kong was the place… I have been here 8 ½ yrs…

38:17 [How do you assist people]… manual therapy, energy work, bioresonance… stress, anxiety,… addressed with manual work…… understand root cause…

44:35 Doctors are less doctors – more pharmaceutical agents…

45:21 How to choose the right foods… bio-resonance can show what is stressing the body… how to detox the body…

48:27 [Client Story]… I see a lot of babies…there are many things I can test…individualized…

51:00 [Supplements]… We can test if there is a need to take it… awareness… Diet is the main way to go…

53:04 [Key message]…

Contact Dani

Phone: +852 68069268

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dani_figueiras/

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