ICO healthy living stands for Ilse Carine Onderweegs living healthy. I have always been passionate about living healthy and being fit. And that grew even more when I had my two boys.
My initial background is in Sport and Exercise rehabilitation. Over the years of training patients and clients my focus has become more on women’s health, pre-&post natal training & children’s training. I also realized how important it is what you put into your mouth.
My eldest son was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (Vitiligo) at age 7, with many doctors showing no hope, I turned my pain into passion. I was driven by motivation to help my son as much as I could in a natural holistic functional approach. Two year into this journey my youngest son (also 7 at the time) also showed development of Vitiligo. I spend many hours researching to find the root cause. I realized that our environment can have a huge impact on our health. For my boys the triggers were mold exposure (in the Air conditioners) & heavy metals (from childhood vaccines). Its truly been a journey, often with failure, but also lots of hope. Since then, we have got return of pigmentation in their skin.
In recent years I have studied further to become a Functional Nutritionist and Integrative Health Coach, with a focus on women and children’s health, especially Autoimmune conditions like Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Vitiligo, etc.
As a Functional Nutritionist I work closely with the client to conduct a holistic assessment of their nutritional requirements and to compile an individual program for diet and supplementation, in order to alleviate, or prevent illness and promote optimal health. This is achieved through functional diagnostic testing, negotiating meal plans, recommending non-scheduled supplements as well as providing nutrition related resources or support material (reading, food diaries, recipes etc).
Today I have a big passion to help, guide, support and inspire other women, kids and families that struggle with their health issues.
“Changing your diet is the single most powerful thing you can do for your health.”
I love to educate & spread the word on health & wellness through giving talks.
I connect with adults & kids on specific health topics.
Recent talks included:
"How food affects your child's learning & behavior"
"Top 10 tips to becoming a healthier women"
"How your gut health controls your brain"
“Mold, Mycotoxins, VOC’s & the affect on our health”
Want me to speak at your school, work or private setting? Get in touch with me through the contact form.
My education:
BA (Hons) Human Movement Sciences: Biokinetics (South Africa)
International Post-grad Diploma in Clinical Nutrition (Australia)
IIN Integrative Nutritional Health Coach (Institute of Integrative Nutrition - USA)
Functional Medicine Certification (Functional Medicine University - USA)
Graduate: Applied Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (Institute of Functional Medicine - USA)
Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Mastery (ODX Academy - USA)
Certificate of training in Integrative & Functional Medical Nutrition Therapy (IFMNT) with the American Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
Certificate of training with Integrative & Functional Nutrition Academy (USA)
“I was put in touch with Ilse after a diagnosis of juvenile arthritis for my three year old. Ilse brought calm and a plan to a very stressful time for us and continues to support us daily with bits of extra information she’s found while always being available on the other side of the world when I have a question. I was initially apprehensive about doing long distance consultations but was left with no alternative but I haven’t regretted it at all.
We have switched up the diet of our entire family and while feeling completely overwhelmed initially we have transitioned easily and without much stress. Ilse also has the knowledge of quality supplements and relevant testing and I trust her recommendations completely. It’s important to find the right person to guide you through the process and I really feel that Ilse was that person for us. I’m confident the changes we have made will make a difference and we look forward to seeing the results.”