Q&A: Jared Cannons
Meet Jared Cannons, a certified Health Coach at Turuki Healthcare, specialising in metabolic and mental health, weight loss, diabetes and men’s health. Discover how Jared’s journey from the construction and mining industry to health coaching in South Auckland is making a positive impact on whānau wellbeing.
What were you doing before you became a Health Coach?
I worked in construction as a Scaffold Supervisor/Manager and in the mining industry for over 12 years in industrial and domestic Fly in Fly out in Australia.
How are you using your coaching skills?
I’m employed as a Health Coach at Turuki Healthcare, working with high-need patients dealing with metabolic disorders, mental wellbeing issues, and lifestyle factors. I also apply Health Coaching skills and knowledge to myself, family, and friends.
What motivated you to become a Health Coach?
After being a stay-at-home dad, I sought new skills initially for the mining industry where there were several opportunities for lifestyle medicine in this field. But after working at Turuki Healthcare I discovered a greater need at a community level, especially in South Auckland.
What are you doing now since graduating as a Health Coach?
I’m working in primary healthcare with high-need patients, focusing on metabolic disorders and mental wellbeing. I’m part of a passionate Te Ao Māori Kaupapa with an amazing clinical team.
Is there a particular aspect of health coaching that you are especially passionate about?
I love teaching about kai as medicine through conducting weekly community low-carb cooking classes at the clinic. It’s a fantastic opportunity to discuss and educate on lifestyle factors that support prevention for health care.
Jared Cannons, a PREKURE Certified Health Coach, teaching a cooking class in a community kitchen, promoting healthy kai for whānau.Can you share a specific success story where your coaching has made a significant positive impact?
Despite facing adversities and setbacks, a whanau member had shown incredible resilience and determination on their health journey to reverse their Type 2 Diabetes. Their commitment to achieving this milestone
