Meet Ilona

Hi, I’m Ilona Madden!

Certified Nutritional Therapist and Health & Lifestyle Coach

About Me

 When I was just over 40, I was unhappy, unfit, and I was putting on weight which I couldn’t shift any more. Sound familiar?

I often felt so tired,  I couldn’t even get out of bed and I was not in a good place mentally either. I blamed getting older and my under-active thyroid.  However, after seeing a Nutritional Therapist, I made small changes which had a huge effect on my energy levels and general well-being. This extra energy motivated me to start running again, which motivated me to look even deeper into what I was eating. And I had even more energy to train even more. I was on an upward spiral.

The changes were so profound that I knew I had to share this knowledge.

I trained to become a qualified Nutrition & Health Coach at the Irish Institute for Nutrition & Health then continued on to train as Nutritional Therapist (Crossfield).
Now, I help busy women who want to get their energy back, feel like their “old” self again and want to spend their lives happy & healthy. I do this by getting to the root cause and finding the right nutrients they need right now, but most importantly with the right coaching tools so they can achieve their own health goals. I’m not just give nutrition plans, I also give confidence to follow one.

It is not just about knowing WHAT to do, it’s about finding ways of the HOW and WHY.

I passionately believe (and I am living proof of it) that you can be fitter & stronger and have more energy at any stage in your life. I want to make you feel empowered to take charge of your life and health through nutrition & lifestyle, if what you’ve been trying so far has failed and let you down. 

Read about me in the newspaper: Bray People 2014, Irish Independent 2019

Read the story how it all began in this “Student Feature” article of my college.

Ilona Madden - RightFood4U - Nutrition Programmes - Bray Wicklow Dublin

Healthy eating does not mean boring diets or deprivation. Healthy eating means eating nutritious and satisfying foods that nourish & heal your body.

20 Minutes Can Change Your Life!

Our bodies are absolutely amazing and when we look after them well, and feed them only what they are designed to deal with, they will look after and make us feel and look great again!

Let me help you along the way!

Ilona Madden - RightFood4U - Consultation with client

Training & Qualifications

I trained to become a Nutrition & Health Coach at the IINH (Irish Institute for Nutrition & Health) with a BTEC and ITEC Qualification, and then continued on to train as Nutritional Therapist (Crossfield).

While I was studying I also worked at Orsmond Clinics, motivating and supporting many people on their weight loss journey.

As a qualified, certified Nutritional Therapist, I am a member of the professional association (NTOI). Every NTOI member must comply with the NTOI Code of Ethics and meet on-going CPD requirements.

Kind Words From My Clients

If it can happen for them, it can happen for you!

Are you fed up putting up with sign of ageing and want to turn back the clock?

Here is the solution!

Find plenty of tips and information what foods and lifestyle choices are now necessary if you want to continue living an active and healthy life in your 50's, 60's and beyond!

 

Eat to turn back the clock

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Group Workshops - Nutrition Programmes - Bray Wicklow Dublin - RightFood4U

Escape to an relaxing and transformative 3-day golf wellness retreat.

Re-discover your love for the game! 

Powerscourt springs relaxing yoga indoor
Powerscourt Springs refreshing drinks
Golfers in Wicklow

Take a weekend out for yourself - Improve your golf & your well-being

for life!

Venue: Tulfarris Hotel, Blessington

Date:  5th and 6th April 2024

“Golf is the closest game to the game we call life. You get bad breaks from good shots; you get good breaks from bad shots – but you have to play the ball where it lies.” –

Bobby Jones

This weekend will be perfect for the start of the golfing season.

We will cover 

  • how you can keep your energy and concentration up during your game - with the right nutrition
  • how you will stay mindful and fully present - and in the zone - for the full 18 holes
  • the perfect stretches and movements to keep your body in the flow, flexible and strong for the game
  • what golf can teach us about resilience and life
  • how you can set realistic and achievable goals to get your handicap down - but also for all other aspects of your life!

We will do this by using various tried and tested methods that demonstrate life-changing and transformational results for your golf and overall wellbeing & health.

Golf can teach us a lot about life. It can be frustrating at times and exhilarating at others. Often, we approach a healthy lifestyle in the same way - we start full of enthusiasm, have one blip and give up because we feel we just can't do it. Bringing together years of experience in health & lifestyle coaching, Nutritional Therapy, elements of life-coaching, mindfulness practices, golf specific exercises, mindset training, business training, Ilona Madden and Caitriona Fogarty will be your main facilitators of this weekend.

Gift yourself the space and time to look at golf in a holistic way!

Who is this retreat for?

  • All golfers
  • Anyone who wants to be able to play golf up into a high age
  • Anyone who is willing to embrace a healthy lifestyle and nutrition
  • Anyone who is open to self-improvement
  • Anyone who wants some time out with like-minded golfers and health enthusiasts

 What's included?

Day Retreat (Saturday only)

 

 

1 x Overnights at the amazing Tulfarris Hotel & Golfclub, which is close enough to the city centre, but far away enough to get a real country feel and a sense of being away from the huzzle & buzzle of life.

 Dinner, 2 Lunches, lots of snacks, tea / coffees and other treats

Yoga, Meditation, Grounding, mindfulness practises, golf warm-up and stretching exercises, golf drills

1 Workshop on What golf can teach us about healthy lifestyle

1 cooking demo on how to make healthy snacks

1 Workshop on Best Nutrition to keep your energy and focus up during the game

1 x 60-mins Golf group lesson

Walks, Relaxation, Time out with like-minded, time out for just yourself

How will your days look like?

As soon as you drive up through the grounds of Orlagh House,  you feel instantly relaxed.

After a warm welcome by your hosts, we will all meet at 10 am on Saturday morning for tea/coffee and a healthy treat to set us up for the day.

After the introduction, we get centered and focused with a meditation and intention setting for the weekend.

10.30-12.00 First workshop: Gain resilience in golf and in life. What golf can teach us about life? How to achieve a great golf mindset.

12.00 – 12.30 Discussion round and Q&A

12.30 – 13.00 Your host will bring you to your rooms, time to settle in, take out your journal and take write down your thoughts about this morning’s workshop.

13.00 – 14.00 Lunch in the dining rooms

14.00 – 15.00 Guided mindful walk on the grounds. Being fully present and mindful is a key element of golf, but because there’s often too much time in between to chat, sometimes, it can be hard to re-focus. We will practice this during the walk.

 15.00 – 16.30 Second workshop on best nutrition to keep up energy and concentration during your 18-holes competition

 16.30 – 17.30 Cooking demo and tasting of healthy treats for the golf course

We put into practice what we just learned about healthy eating and will taste some of the delicious snacks.

 17.30 – 18.30 Re-energise with some yoga stretches designed to help you with your golf swing

 

19.00 Dinner and Relaxation

You will also have time during dinner to ask your hosts any questions on the topics you heard during the day and are encouraged to discuss these amongst the group

 

Sunday morning:

8.00 – 9.00 am We will start with an energising grounding and yoga practice that is geared at all levels of experience and fitness, weather permitting we might even do the class outdoors. Of course, you can also opt to have a lie-in!

9.00 – 10.00 am Nourishing Breakfast

10.00 – 11.00 Workshop on Commitment and goal setting mindset to improve your golf – Draw for the teams

11.00 – 12.30 Group Golf tuition to learn small changes that make big differences

12.30 – 13.00 Packing and check-out

14.00  Meet at (tbc) Golf Club for a Team tournament

18.30 Award ceremony for the winners and closure

Terms & Conditions

In order to confirm your booking a deposit of €100 per room is required. To get full terms & conditions and cancellation policies, please contact the organizer.

Min. 16 persons - max 27 

€ 399 per person