Author: Joanne Chan
Company: Resort De Wellness
Professional: Functional Wellness Nutritionist
Occupation: Founder
Joanne Chan | Functional Wellness Nutritionist｜Founder
Resort De Wellness was born from a single belief: healing begins when we return to nature, clarity, and conscious nourishment.
My personal journey reflects this very truth. For many years, I lived the life society teaches women to live — stable, responsible, and predictable. One day, a quiet inner voice reminded me that stability without purpose is not fulfillment.
At 47, I chose to follow that voice.
I left conventional work and immersed myself in the science and art of food-based healing. I stepped into a completely new world — integrative nutrition. I studied. I practiced. I witnessed how food, when used wisely, can calm the body, soften inflammation, reset digestion, and gently guide the body back into balance.
I did not rise because of luck.
I rose because I chose courage.
My work grew in Singapore, but once again, purpose whispered. At 55, I stepped out of my comfort zone a second time — this time, into Malaysia.
And today, each time a client says,
“Coach, I finally slept well,”
“Coach, my body feels lighter,”
I am reminded that healing is powerful — but it is courage that begins it.
Standing before my clients today, watching their energy brighten and their confidence return, I am reminded that transformation is never accidental. It always begins with one decision: to step beyond comfort, toward the life we are meant to live.
We do not rise just once — we rise every time we choose growth over fear, and courage over comfort.
To every woman here:
You do not have to be perfect.
You only have to be awake — and brave enough to move forward with your heart.