Meet Josie: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Hormonal Health & Wellness
Hi, I’m Josie de Vries, a Nutritional Therapist, women’s hormone health expert, and the founder of Pretty Healthy and The Healthy Crew Coach. But I’m not just another health professional. I’m a woman who has walked the challenging path of hormonal imbalance, chronic fatigue, and overwhelming stress.
My journey isn’t about perfection. It’s about understanding, healing, and empowering women to take control of their health in a world that often overlooks their unique physiological needs.
My Story: From Surviving to Thriving
For years, I was that woman constantly battling her own body. Exhausted, bloated, and experiencing mood swings that felt like emotional rollercoasters. My PMS wasn’t just uncomfortable – it was debilitating. My work as a chief stewardess on luxury yachts demanded peak performance, but my body was constantly fighting against me.
I tried everything: restrictive diets, endless supplements, quick-fix solutions. Nothing worked. Each approach felt like a band-aid on a wound that needed deep, comprehensive healing.
The Yacht Years: Where It All Began
My 12+ years in the yacht industry weren’t just a career – they were a crucible that forged my understanding of women’s health. As a chief stewardess and crew cook, I experienced first-hand the unique challenges of working in high-pressure, irregular environments:
Unpredictable work schedules
Limited food choices
Shared living spaces
Constant stress
Minimal personal time
These conditions became my laboratory for understanding how lifestyle impacts hormonal health. I witnessed countless women struggling with the same symptoms I experienced, and I knew there had to be a better way.
The Breaking Point
My breaking point came during a particularly demanding charter season. Chronic bloating, unpredictable energy crashes, and mood swings weren’t just affecting my performance, they were destroying my confidence and passion for my work.
I felt trapped in a body that wouldn’t cooperate, no matter how hard I tried to “fix” it with conventional approaches.
The Discovery That Changed Everything
That’s when I discovered the interconnected nature of hormones, gut health, and nervous system regulation. It wasn’t about treating symptoms, it was about understanding root causes.
I dove deep into nutritional therapy, studying how our bodies actually work and what they truly need to thrive. I learned that hormonal imbalances aren’t just about hormones. They’re about how everything in our body works together.
When I started addressing all three pillars – hormones, gut health, and nervous system – my health transformed. My energy stabilised. My bloating disappeared. My mood swings evened out. For the first time in years, I felt like myself again.
Why I Do What I Do
I do this work because I know what it’s like to feel disconnected from your own body. To feel like your health is controlling you, instead of you controlling your health.
I know what it’s like to try everything and feel like nothing works. To be told “it’s just hormones” or “it’s just stress” without getting real solutions.
My mission is to empower women with the knowledge, tools, and support to transform their hormonal health, reclaim their energy, and live life on their own terms.
My Qualifications and Expertise
Professional Qualifications:
Nutritional Therapy
Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Lifestyle Medicine
Advanced Clinical Weight Loss Practitioner
Advanced Stress Management Advisor
Currently studying: Clinical Nutrition
But my most important qualification? Real-world experience and a genuine understanding of women’s health challenges. I’ve lived it, studied it, and now I help other women overcome it.
For The Yacht Crew Women: The Healthy Crew Coach
The Healthy Crew Coach is specifically designed for women working on yachts, addressing the unique health challenges of maritime professionals.
I understand the reality of yacht life because I lived it for over 12 years. I know what it’s like to work irregular hours, eat crew meals you didn’t choose, share cabins with limited privacy, and struggle to maintain your health in a demanding environment.
Through The Healthy Crew Coach, I provide practical, yacht-specific strategies that actually work within the constraints of life at sea.
For All Women: Pretty Healthy
Pretty Healthy is for all ambitious women juggling career, family, and personal wellness, regardless of their professional environment.
Whether you’re a busy professional, a mum managing multiple priorities, or a woman navigating the challenges of modern life, Pretty Healthy offers science-backed, personalised support for hormonal health, gut wellness, and stress management.
You don’t need to have worked on a yacht to benefit from my approach. You just need to be ready to take control of your health.
My Approach: Real Solutions for Real Life
No-BS, but Science-Based Support
My approach is refreshingly straightforward: science-backed, personalised, and designed for real life. No generic advice. No restrictive diets. Just practical, actionable strategies tailored to your unique body and lifestyle.
I use a 3-pillar approach addressing:
Hormones: Balancing your menstrual cycle, reducing PMS, regulating mood, supporting natural hormone production
Gut Health: Eliminating bloating, supporting digestion, healing your microbiome, improving nutrient absorption
Nervous System: Managing stress, regulating anxiety, improving sleep, building resilience
When we address all three pillars together, your body can finally find balance. This isn’t about quick fixes or band-aid solutions. It’s about sustainable, long-term transformation.
No-BS, Science-Based Support
I don’t do fluff. I don’t do fads. I do science-backed strategies that actually work.
Every recommendation I make is grounded in nutritional science, evidence-based research, and real-world application. But I deliver it in a way that’s relatable, practical, and designed for your busy life.
You won’t get:
Restrictive diets that make you miserable
Unrealistic meal plans you can’t maintain
Generic advice that doesn’t fit your life
Judgement or pressure
One-size-fits-all protocols
You will get:
Personalised strategies tailored to your body and lifestyle
Practical tools you can implement immediately
Ongoing support and accountability
Education so you understand your own body
Sustainable solutions that last
What Makes Me Different
✓ Real-world experience
I’ve lived the challenges you’re facing. I’ve walked the walk.
✓ Yacht crew expertise
12+ years working in high-pressure maritime environments gives me unique insight into managing health in demanding conditions.
✓ Holistic approach
I address hormones, gut health, and nervous system together because they’re all connected.
✓ Personalised protocols
No cookie-cutter solutions. Everything is tailored to your unique body, symptoms, and lifestyle.
✓ Science-backed methods
Evidence-based nutritional therapy combined with practical application.
✓ No-nonsense communication
I speak your language. No medical jargon. No fluff. Just honest, practical guidance.
✓ Sustainable strategies
This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about creating lasting change you can maintain for life.
Who I Help
I work with women who are:
Struggling with PMS, PMDD, endometriosis, or PCOS
Dealing with chronic bloating and digestive issues
Experiencing energy crashes and fatigue
Managing mood swings, anxiety, or depression
Navigating irregular or painful periods
Balancing demanding careers with their health
Working in high-pressure environments (especially yacht crew)
Tired of trying everything without seeing results
Ready to address root causes, not just symptoms
Committed to sustainable, long-term transformation
My Promise to You
When you work with me, I promise to:
Listen to your unique challenges and goals
Create a personalised plan tailored to your body and lifestyle
Provide science-backed strategies that actually work
Support you every step of the way
Empower you with knowledge to maintain your health long-term
Be honest, direct, and compassionate
Celebrate your wins and troubleshoot your challenges
I won’t promise overnight transformations or miracle cures. But I will give you the tools, support, and expertise to create lasting change in your hormonal health, energy, and overall wellbeing.
Ready to Take Control of Your Health?
Whether you’re a yacht crew member struggling with irregular schedules or an ambitious professional battling hormonal chaos, I’m here to help.
Your journey to balanced hormones, comfortable digestion, and sustainable energy starts with a single step.
Your Options:
Free 30-minute consultation: Let’s discuss your health challenges, goals, and how I can help
FemmeRevolution 4-month coaching programme: Comprehensive 1:1 support for complete hormonal transformation
The Healthy Crew Coach resources: Yacht-specific programmes and support
Let’s Talk!
Book your free 30-minute consultation today. No pressure, no sales pitch – just an honest conversation about your health and how we can work together to transform it.
I’m here to support you, guide you, and empower you to take control of your hormonal health once and for all.
Ready to get started? Book your free consultation now.