About Josie de Vries | Nutritional Therapist for Yacht Crew

Meet Josie: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Hormonal Health & Wellness

Hi I'm Josie, a woman just like you

Nutritional Therapist | Advanced Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner | Women’s Health Expert

I’m the woman who spent 12+ years as Chief Stewardess and Crew Chef on luxury yachts before becoming a qualified Nutritional Therapist specialising in women’s hormonal health.

Why does that matter to you? Because I’ve lived the chaos, felt the overwhelm, and figured out how to thrive in the most demanding environments imaginable.

Whether you’re navigating the unique challenges of yacht life or juggling the demands of modern living, I get it. I’ve been exactly where you are.

My Story: From Surviving to Thriving

The Yacht Years: Where It All Began

For over a decade, I worked on some of the world’s most prestigious yachts. Sounds glamorous, right? The reality was 14-hour days, unpredictable schedules, crew mess disasters, and feeling like my body was constantly working against me.

I dealt with:

Painful periods that had me doubled over during service

Energy crashes that hit mid-charter when I needed to be sharp

Bloating that made my uniform uncomfortable

Mood swings that I couldn’t control

The constant feeling that I was just “powering through”

I thought this was just what being a woman meant: chaos, exhaustion, and accepting that your body was the enemy.

The Breaking Point

Eventually, I hit a wall. I realised that if I didn’t prioritise myself, my health, my happiness, my life, then nothing else would work either.

So I stopped. I stopped following every quick fix, stopped ignoring what my body was telling me, and started figuring out what it truly needed.

The Discovery That Changed Everything

What I learned wasn’t complicated, but it was life-changing: your health and happiness are deeply connected. Women who feel strong, energised, and confident don’t just stumble into that life. They’ve figured out how to work WITH their bodies, not against them.

It’s not about willpower or sacrificing everything you love. It’s about understanding your unique needs and creating sustainable solutions that fit your actual life.

Why I Do What I Do

For The Yacht Crew Women (The Healthy Crew Coach)

I know what it’s like to try to maintain your health while living in a tiny cabin, dealing with unpredictable schedules, and eating whatever comes out of the crew mess.

You shouldn’t have to choose between your career and your wellbeing.

Through The Healthy Crew Coach, I help women in the yachting industry:

Eliminate bloating and boost energy, even mid-season
Balance hormones despite irregular schedules
Feel confident and comfortable in their bodies
Create sustainable health habits that work on any yacht

For All Women (Pretty Healthy)

Every woman deserves to feel vibrant, strong, and in control of her health, regardless of her lifestyle or circumstances.

Through Pretty Healthy, I work with women from all walks of life who are ready to:

Break free from hormonal chaos and mood swings
Ditch the cycle of quick fixes and fad diets
Build sustainable health that doesn’t feel like a chore
Feel empowered and confident in their own skin

My Approach: Real Solutions for Real Life

No-BS, but Science-Based Support

I’m not here to sugarcoat things or sell you miracle cures. I’m the coach who will tell it like it is, backed by proper qualifications and real-world experience.

My credentials:

Nutritional Therapist (NT)
Advanced Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner
Advanced Stress Management Advisor™
Currently completing Clinical Nutritionist qualification
12+ years luxury yacht industry experience

What Makes Me Different

✅ I’ve lived your challenges – yacht life, demanding schedules, hormonal chaos

✅ Science-backed solutions – no woo-woo, just what actually works

✅ Practical strategies – designed for real life, not Instagram perfection

✅ Sustainable approach – long-term health, not quick fixes

✅ Personal experience – I’ve overcome PMS, PMDD, and endometriosis myself

Ready to Take Control of Your Health?

For Female Yachties

Start with my FREE Yacht Crew Debloat Emergency Kit

A 15-minute podcast + action guide with 3 immediate tactics to eliminate bloating and boost energy, even mid-charter.

For All Women

Book a FREE 30-minute consultation call where we’ll discuss your goals, challenges, and how we can work together to create a plan that fits your lifestyle.

Before working with Josie, I was constantly exhausted and my periods were completely unpredictable. Sometimes they'd disappear for months, other times they'd arrive with crippling pain right in the middle of a charter. I was living on coffee and whatever I could grab from the crew mess, just trying to survive each day. What made Josie different was that she actually understood yacht life. She didn't tell me to meal prep on Sundays or stick to regular sleep schedules. She got that my reality was shared cabins, 13+ hour days, and demanding guests. She worked around my charter schedule, sent me WhatsApp messages with quick tips I could actually use, and never made me feel guilty about my lifestyle. Now I have steady energy throughout even the longest service days, my periods are predictable, and I finally feel in control of my body again. Josie didn't just give me protocols. She gave me the confidence to prioritise my health even in this crazy industry.

I'd tried so many different approaches to fix my hormonal chaos. Cutting out foods, expensive supplements, generic wellness programs that assumed I had unlimited time and perfect conditions. Nothing worked because none of it fit my reality as a busy working professional juggling career demands with family life. Josie was the first person who actually listened to my real challenges and created something completely tailored to my situation. She understood that I needed solutions that worked with irregular meal times, high stress, and limited prep time. What I loved most was how supportive and non-judgmental she was. She never made me feel like I was failing when life got chaotic. Her approach was so practical and science-based, but delivered with genuine warmth and understanding. She checked in regularly, adjusted things when they weren't working, and celebrated every small win with me. This wasn't just coaching. It felt like having a knowledgeable friend who truly cared about my success.

My PMS used to completely derail my life every month. Mood swings that affected my relationships, bloating that made me uncomfortable in my own skin, and energy crashes that left me feeling useless. I'd tried everything and was starting to think this was just something I had to live with. When I found Josie, I was skeptical because I'd been let down so many times before. But from our first call, I knew she was different. She didn't just give me a generic plan. She took time to understand my specific symptoms, my work environment, my stress levels, everything. What struck me most was how she combined real scientific knowledge with genuine empathy. She'd been through similar struggles herself, so she never minimised what I was experiencing. Throughout the program, she was incredibly responsive. Answering my WhatsApp messages, adjusting protocols when something wasn't working, and always encouraging me to trust the process. Six months later, my PMS symptoms have completely disappeared, my energy is stable, and I feel like myself again. Josie didn't just transform my health. She gave me back my confidence and showed me that I deserved to feel amazing in my own body.

Let's Talk!

I’d love to hear from you!

Whether you have questions, would like guidance, or are interested in collaborating, feel free to reach out. My mission is to empower busy women from all walks of life to take control of their health and well-being, overcoming the unique challenges modern life throws at you.

Let’s connect and see how we can make a difference together; drop me a message, and I’ll be in touch soon!