Alexis Johnson

Health Educator, Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Founder of Cultivate Health Illawarra (CHI)

About Me

I grew up in California, USA and for as long as I could remember, I struggled with limited beliefs in myself and my ability to create the life I wanted and dreamed of. I held deep generational beliefs and storylines that I wasn’t good enough or deserved happiness. My family experienced toxic relationships, alcohol and drug abuse, and, as a result, many mental and physical health issues. To manage my emotions and negative experiences, I began using food as a coping mechanism.

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At 9, I developed an eating disorder. Calorie restricting by day, binge eating at night. For 18 years, I struggled with anorexia, anxiety, and poor self-esteem. I was stuck and had no idea.


At 26, I sought to get professional help. I finally decided my happiness was worth more than the pain of letting go of those habits and mindset which I had grown so comfortable with. I joined an outpatient eating disorder, and every day challenged old belief and behavioural patterns and worked towards creating new healthy ones. For the first time, I learned to tap into intuitive eating by listening to my body and developed a genuine relationship with food.

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In 2018, I moved to Australia with my beautiful partner and gave birth to our twins, Mikai and Matea. They are my world, and as a stay-at-home mom, also quite the handful, but they continue to bless me every day with the opportunity of ever-expanding happiness and growth.

My Passion

My focus is on helping you recognise and manage self-limiting belief and thought patterns so you can cultivate more health & happiness in your life.

I deliver simple concepts and tools to empower you for long-term Health & Happiness success so you can start creating the life you want to live.

Education & Experience

Prior to moving to the Illawarra region in NSW, Australia in 2018, I taught classes on healthy weight, prenatal health and behavioural health in California, USA at Kaiser Permanente, one of the leading hospitals in the USA on health education and illness prevention.


In 2019, I founded CHI. My mission is to strengthen the Illawarra community by empowering and supporting its members to live happy, healthful and meaningful lives.

Bachelor of Science in Health Education

San Francisco State University

Certified Health Education Specialist

USA National Commission for Health Education Credentialing

Diploma in Holistic Health & Nutrition Coaching

Mind Body Food Institute

Luca, Client

"I highly recommend seeing Alexis, she has such a lovely warm presence and was incredibly helpful."

Jodie, Client

"Alexis' coaching and therapy equipped me with many invaluable tools to move ahead in my health journey. Her sheer presence, commitment and consistent attention to my energy, individual direction and emotional state helped facilitate a deeper healing on a mental and psychological level. Through tailoring each session to the individuals needs, Alexis is able to facilitate improvements at a swift rate!"

Nina, Client

"Alexis is a wonderful coach. She has an amazing background that is quite diverse and she can bring so many skills to her coaching. She is very nurturing and I felt very supported throughout the process."

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Alexis Johnson,

Cultivate Health Illawarra (CHI)


Disclaimer - The information on this website is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease or condition. It is not intended to substitute for the advice, treatment and/or diagnosis of a qualified licensed professional.


Acknowledgment- We show our respect and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Dharawal Country, Elders past and present, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

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