
Cat Zimmerman
Specialties
- Take Action
- Anxiety
- Overwhelm/Burn Out
- Post Partum Blues
- Clarity of Purpose
- Grief Support
- Single Parent
- For Mom
- For Baby Led Weaning
- For Age 1-3
- For Age 4+
About me
As a food and allergy coach, I support individuals and families living with complex allergies or dietary restrictions. I help newly diagnosed families feel empowered about food choices or social situations to build confidence. I am passionate about this topic because I have an anaphylactic and a food-restricted diet. Little about me- I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. After graduating from high school, I pursued my lifelong dream to become a cook and pastry chef. This led me to live in a different province and overseas to cook. Eventually, I returned to Vancouver to be close to family and friends. Here, I built a career in the kitchen and operations management in the hospitality industry. Although I’ve had amazing jobs that have allowed me to fulfill my dream of creating delicious food, I always felt something was missing. I loved connecting with people. Talking about the things that matter most to others was important to me. My experience with anaphylaxis drives my passion for supporting people’s growth. I began cooking in professional kitchens at 15, even though I was allergic to half the things. I grew up surrounded by friends and family who DIDN’T have allergies – I felt so isolated. And my anxiety grew. But along the way, I learned how to manage my allergy and set goals to experience a full life. I’ve learned to shift my perspective and mindset as well as be compassionate to myself.
* Food & Allergy Coach * Life Coach * Fulfillment Coach * Career Coach * Changing your mindset around food is challenging - especially for people who manage complex allergies or food restrictions. Let me help you!
Achievements
Qualifications
CTI Trained Life Coach
Years of experience: 1
I have a CTI (Co-Active Training Institute) certificate. CTI is a widely recognized as the industry's most rigorous coach training & certification program. Co-Active is the philosophy of wholeness that provides a framework for people to experience the infinite possibilities of life.
show moreProfessional Chef and Pastry Chef
Years of experience: 10
I built a career in the kitchen and ultimately operations management in the hospitality industry in Vancouver, BC. I am proud to share that I have worked with some of the top professionals here!
show moreFood Allergy Expert
Years of experience: 30
I have anaphylactic allergies to fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, soy and legumes. My passion for supporting people’s growth is driven by my personal experience having anaphylaxis. I began cooking in professional kitchens at 15 even though I was allergic to half the things. I grew up surrounded by friends and family who DIDN’T have allergies – I felt so isolated. And my anxiety grew. But along the way, I learned how to manage my allergy and set goals to experience a full life. I’ve learned to shift my perspective and mindset as well as be compassionate to myself.
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