ABOUT ME

Education and Health are my passions!

Hello !

I’m Ruki Sidhwa and I am the founder and owner of Sidhwa Health and I live in Southeast London/ Kent borders in the UK.

I’m a certified & registered Naturopathic Health Coach. Although I live in London, I also consult online so that I can support clients around the world.

My bond with Naturopathy and living a Healthy Lifestyle is lifelong.

Being the youngest daughter of one of the world’s most eminent Naturopaths of his time (the late Keki R Sidhwa ND.DO. (read more here), taking responsibility for my own health has always been second nature.

Ruki with her late father 2014- Keki at 88

I am a life-long vegetarian, have exercised regularly for as long as I can remember, and my greatest happiness is being outside in Nature – enjoying our countryside, open parkland or the seaside with family & friends.

I’m a keen athlete and ex-triathlete and have completed hundreds of 10K, Half-marathons, 3 full London marathons, numerous Sprint & Olympic distance triathlons and I completed a Half Ironman for my 50th Birthday! I also hold a brown & white belt in Shotokan Karate.

I still enjoy hiking, swimming, cycling, running, dance fitness, yoga and strength training on a regular basis.

HOW CAN I HELP YOU?

I am continually asked how is it that I can count the number of days I’ve had off sick in nearly 40 years of work, on just one hand.

Is it really just down to good genes and /or luck?

I am eternally grateful to my parents for teaching me how to look after my health and how to boost my immune system naturally, and to share their love of everything Nature has to offer. It’s now my turn to continue my parents’, and particularly, my father’s, legacy to help you improve your health.

Over the last few years, I’ve become more acutely aware of how much illness & disease have become endemic in our society; including mental health problems and this concerns me greatly. Absenteeism in the workplace in the UK through illness, is at its highest in a decade*.

Ruki’s parents -circa 1982

I truly believe that if more people knew what is causing their ill health, or at the very least, contributing to it, and had the knowledge about more Natural ways to ease stress (& thus better their mental health), we would be a happier & healthier society with less reliance on prescription drugs and with less prevalence of sickness & disease. In 2022, the BMA* reported that 25% (1/4) of 17 – 19-year-olds in Britain suffer mental health issues.

My greatest achievements are helping clients reach their optimal health goals so that they can become more productive, energised & feel vibrant in their work & personal lives.

My areas of expertise (though not exclusive) are –

How to improve your health and wellbeing
Busy/ stressed out professionals in need of a better work/life balance
Family Health – how to make Healthy Living become second nature
Weight management
How to manage menopause naturally

ARE YOU READY TO TAKE BACK CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH?

I offer 1 -1 and small group Health Coaching sessions as well as regular Healthy Food Workshops. I am also available for drop- in sessions, tailored talks and Workshops for corporate clients and School PTAs.

Training, qualifications & experience

CNM Health Coach Diploma (Recognised by NHS The Personalised Care Institute)
Registered Member of ANP
5-day specialist Menopause Course – Girl Gone Strong (GGS)
Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene for Catering from The Virtual College by Netex

I gained my licence to practice from The College of Naturopathic Medicine in London (CNM- www.naturopathy-uk.com) and am registered and regulated by The Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP).

I also have a BA (Hons) in Radio, Film & TV (with Educational Broadcasting) from Christ Church College, University of Kent and a PGCE in English & Media Studies from the Institute of Education (University of London). I have previously worked for many years as a successful Factual TV Producer/ Director (having once made films for BBC Crimewatch and Watchdog Healthcheck amongst many other series) and I still work part/time as a Television Compliance specialist. I have also previously been a Teacher in both Primary & Secondary schools.