My professional journey began with a clear sense of direction. I qualified as a physiotherapist from the University of Iceland in 2007, and for many years my work played a central role in shaping my identity. I loved helping people, staying active, learning new skills and continuing to develop professionally. I also pursued further education in public health and, more recently, health coaching, deepening my understanding of health and wellbeing from a broader perspective.
For a long time, I believed that being busy, working hard and continually striving to achieve more were important parts of a fulfilling life. Then, gradually, my priorities began to change. Falling in love and becoming a mother brought new meaning and joy to my life, but also new challenges as I tried to balance my professional ambitions with family life.
One of the biggest changes came when I put my career on hold to follow my husband abroad for his work. Living in different countries and raising our three children away from home has been an incredible opportunity, but it has also challenged me to rethink my identity beyond my profession.
There have been times when I have missed the structure and purpose of working as a physiotherapist. At the same time, living abroad has given me experiences, personal growth and memories that I would never want to miss. It has taught me that our paths do not always unfold as we expect, and that we can continue to grow and discover new things about ourselves throughout life.
As my children grow older and become more independent, I feel a renewed desire to help others and share my professional knowledge and experience. My journey into health coaching reflects this desire and my belief that wellbeing is about much more than physical health alone.
This is why I created Your Sustainable Wellness: to connect with women who are looking for support in making realistic, meaningful and sustainable changes to their everyday lives. I am working towards providing practical tools and resources to help women stay connected to their wellbeing goals, while also creating opportunities for learning, reflection and connection along the way.
I strive to build a career that feels meaningful and aligns with the life I want to live. One thing I know for sure is that I will never stop learning. For me, learning takes many forms: gaining a deeper understanding of my clients’ needs, attending workshops, reading an interesting book, having meaningful conversations or simply remaining open to new perspectives and opportunities.
With care,
Rannveig
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