About Matilde
I, Matilde, started Holistic Cycles to help improve the quality of life for women struggling with deliberating symptoms.
I am passionate about natural health whilst enjoying life to the fullest.
I experienced health issues myself and once I learned how to heal the root of my imbalances rather than a bandage quick-fix, I was mind-blown by this profound knowledge about my hormones, body & nutrition. Read more of my story further down.
By integrating nutrition, supplements and lifestyle modifications backed by science, it creates effective solutions designed to enhance balance leveraging the transformative power of nutrition.
I use test-based methods to identify the underlying causes of imbalance, and guide you towards the right supplements and lifestyle changes tailored to your unique needs.
II support you in understanding your hormones, overcoming imbalances and working with your body instead of against it. Our aim is to achieve lasting health and well-being through natural, evidence-based methods and a holistic approach.
MY QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE
Holistic Hormone Therapist
via Curra Me, Denmark - currently completing
Life Coach & Neuro-Linguistic P. Practitioner
via Elizabeth A. Walker, QLD Australia
200H Yoga Teacher
via Jiva Yoga Academy, India
My Story
My past experience includes Agricultural Machine Operator, Worldwide Bunker Trader & Ordinary Seaman. As you can tell, life has taken me down a few alleys before my health issues directed me to where I am & what I do today.
I didn’t always live in tune with my body. From working in high-pressure environments, always pushing myself, having an overconsumption of alcohol & not feeling fulfilled, my body started to show its signs.
I struggled with deliberating period cramps & my skin was breaking out with eczema. Signs that were seen as ‘normal’ and common amongst many. With knowledge from my natural and holistic upbringing, I tried different diets, supplements and treatments, but my symptoms only got worse and nothing seemed to help for years.
At the same time, I was bombarded with conflicting health advice about food, nutrition and wellness. In my desperation to “get it right,” and heal myself naturally, I became obsessed with eating as 'clean' as possible, cutting out food groups and controlling every aspect of my diet. I became so healthy that it was unhealthy.
Along the way, I dived into the hormonal effects of birth control and how it suppresses our natural hormone balance & state.
Things only got worse. My period disappeared entirely and after nearly 12 months without a cycle, I was diagnosed with hypothalamic amenorrhea. My eczema had spread across my body like never before. I felt lost, as I was doing “all the right things,” yet my body was clearly sending other signals.
I went to several doctors over the years and upon its worst, I saw a skin specialist telling me, that he had never seen anything like it. We tested for infections, fungus etc. and all tests were negative.
Conventional medicine only offered medications and steroid creams with no answers other than a chronic condition - however I knew there had to be another way.
I took matters into my own hands. I studied holistic health, nutrition, hormones and mind-body connection to understand the science behind my body & health struggles.
I finally found the missing pieces. By focusing on gut health, hormone balance and an intuitive, compassionate approach to food and self-care, my body found its natural rhythm again.
My skin has cleared up, my periods are now regular and pain-FREE - and most importantly, I learned to understand my body and live in harmony to feel good & THRIVE - and I know the same is possible for you.