Introducing Dr Rebekah – Fitness & Wellness Coach at Organics.com

Meet Dr Rebekah, a UK-based wellbeing coach and holistic wellness coach whose unique approach bridges science and soul. Her journey into holistic wellness began in medicine, where years of study taught her the complexities of the human body but also revealed how often the fundamentals of health, like sleep, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing, are overlooked. After experiencing burnout during medical school, Dr Rebekah discovered yoga and meditation, practices that reshaped her understanding of what it truly means to be well.

Today, as a fitness and wellbeing coach, she integrates evidence-based medicine with mindful movement and nourishment, helping others cultivate balance, resilience, and a deeper connection between body and mind.

1. Introduce your holistic fitness approach, credentials, and philosophy that combines movement, mindset, and nourishment.

My journey into holistic wellness actually began in medicine. I entered medical school at 18, and for years my understanding of health was shaped through a very clinical lens focused on pathology, pharmacology, and procedures. It was fascinating but also confronting to realise how little attention was given to the basics of wellbeing things like sleep, nutrition, movement, and mental health.

Halfway through medical school, I took a year out due to burnout and to reassess what wellness truly meant to me. That space was life-changing. It’s when I discovered yoga and meditation, which completely transformed how I related to my body and mind.

Since then, I’ve found so much value in bridging these two worlds the science of Western medicine and the wisdom of more holistic and ancient practices. As a holistic wellness coach, my approach now integrates medicine, movement, and mindfulness into a 360 view of health. That balance is what inspired me to become a health and wellbeing coach helping others find not just better health, but a better quality of life.

2. What motivated you to start teaching yoga and incorporate mindful movement into your coaching approach?

I was inspired to start teaching yoga because of how transformative the practice was for me personally. It gave me space to slow down, to reconnect, and to feel nourished and I wanted to help others experience that same sense of calm and balance.

Living in London, I saw how fast-paced life can be and how many people struggle to take time for themselves. Teaching yoga became a way for me to create those moments of stillness for others, spaces that feel welcoming, inclusive, and accessible, especially for people who might not have felt represented in the wellness world before.

As both a yoga teacher and a wellbeing coach, I see mindful movement as a powerful bridge between physical, emotional, and mental health. Movement helps us process stress, regulate the nervous system, and reconnect with ourselves. It’s one of the most profound tools for genuine wellbeing.

3. In your view, what does “wellness” truly mean in everyday life, and how can people live it day to day?

To me, wellness isn’t about green juices, expensive products, or the perfect routine it’s a mindset. It’s about how you approach your life, the energy you bring to it, and the care you show toward yourself and others.

When you live from a wellness mindset, your choices become more intentional — rooted in balance, nourishment, and self-awareness rather than perfection. It’s less about “clean eating” or doing everything right, and more about moving through your day with care and consciousness.

Living wellness day to day means asking: How do I want to feel? and What choices will support that? Whether that’s rest, connection, or a good meal, it’s about surrounding yourself with what genuinely sustains you.

4. Do you have a favourite wellness ritual, yoga pose, or self-care practice that helps you feel centred?

One of my favourite yoga poses for wellbeing is a supine twist. You lie on your back, bring one knee across the body, and let your shoulders stay grounded as you gently rotate through the spine. It’s a simple pose that I love as it feels incredibly calming for the nervous system. It also supports digestion, releases tension through the back, and encourages that deep, steady breath that helps the body relax. It’s my go-to when I need to slow down and recentre.

5. What’s a small daily habit that you believe can make a big impact on overall wellbeing?

Morning breathwork can be genuinely transformative, even just three to five minutes. I like to start each day with a few moments of breath awareness before looking at my phone. It gives me instant insight into my nervous system and how I’m feeling that day.

From there, taking a few slow, deep breaths through the nose with a longer exhale helps to down-regulate the body and mind. This small daily wellness habit can completely shift your energy and set the tone for a calm, focused day. It’s one of the simplest healthy lifestyle tips I share with clients as part of a sustainable wellbeing routine

6. If someone is just starting their wellness journey, what’s the one piece of advice you’d share with them?

My biggest piece of advice is to seek community and support. Staying consistent on a wellness journey can be hard when the world feels busy and overstimulating, so having people around you who share your values makes all the difference.

As a wellbeing coach, I’ve seen how being part of a like-minded community helps people stay inspired, accountable, and connected. It’s not about doing everything perfectly — it’s about growing together, sharing what works, and having that encouragement to keep going. That sense of belonging is one of the most powerful tools for holistic health and wellbeing.

7. What inspired you to start Pana and how does it connect to your overall wellbeing philosophy

The inspiration behind wellness brand Pana [wearepana.com]came directly from my own journey with yoga. I first began practising while volunteering in Panama, during a break from medical school, when I was navigating burnout and mental health challenges. Yoga became a lifeline — something that helped me reconnect to myself and find balance again.

When I returned to London and started teaching, I realised I rarely saw my own community represented in the yoga spaces I was part of. That felt significant, because the practice had been so transformative for me, and I wanted others to experience that same sense of healing and belonging.

Pana began in the most grassroots way possible — me inviting people to practise yoga together in the park during the pandemic. We played reggae, shared plant-based Caribbean food, and slowly built a space rooted in calm, connection, and joy.Pana reflects everything I believe about wellbeing: that community, culture, and compassion are just as vital to health as movement and mindfulness.

8. How do you personally balance work, self-care, and community engagement as part of your holistic lifestyle?

Honestly, work-life balance is something I’m always navigating. When you’re ambitious, have  lots of projects on the go, and live in a city like London where there’s always something happening, it can definitely feel overwhelming at times.

One of the key things that helps me is flexibility. I try to design my schedule so that if demands increase in one area, I can ease off in another. There’s a natural flow to what I prioritise — because it’s impossible to do everything at full capacity all the time. That give and take is what allows me to sustain a holistic lifestyle balance.

I also take time to visualise how I want my days and weeks to feel, and I use my yoga practice to check in with myself and understand what I really need — whether that’s rest, connection, or focus. Some weeks the balance feels seamless, and other times it’s more of a work in progress. But being reflective and intentional keeps me aligned with what truly matters: purpose, self-care, and community wellbeing.

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