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Meet the Bariatric Rewrite Coaching Team
Bariatric Coaching With Lived Experience
We’ve got a powerhouse team of coaches dedicated to helping you crush your goals and create the badass life you deserve. We’re here to support you in ways that are unique to each of us.
A Multidisciplinary Bariatric Support Team
Shenelle
Founder & US Coach
Hey, I’m Shenelle. I topped the scales at 298 pounds before I took the plunge and got the sleeve in April 2022. Little did I know that decision would light a fire under me—not just to get my physical health on track, but to face the mental side of things too, especially as a food addict. Oh, and did I mention I’m a recovered alcoholic and drug addict? It took me decades to figure out that I was eating the same way I used to drink—recklessly, with no caution to the wind.
I’ve also realized that the Western diet? Yeah, it’s not made for people like me. It’s a toxic minefield of bad habits waiting to happen. That’s why I’m here—to help you navigate this messy world without falling into the same traps. And let’s be clear: I don’t sugarcoat things. Ever. I’m always going to be honest and straightforward with you, because that’s what you deserve.
It’s a blessing to help as many people as we do, and I’ll show up for you in ways you might not be able to show up for yourself just yet. Together, we’ll kick the old habits to the curb and build something real.
Danaye
US Coach specialising in fitness, with a medical background
Hey, I’m Danaye, and let's just say I spent most of my life as the “before” picture. But in 2023, I decided I was done with that storyline. On April 27th, I made my way to EOC and got myself a brand-new VSG (Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy, if you're fancy with it). Highest weight? 317 pounds. Surgery weight? 240 pounds. Current weight? A cool 149. Yeah, I’m feeling pretty unstoppable.
As if that wasn’t enough, I figured, “Why not start running too?” So in March 2023, I laced up my shoes and hit the pavement. Now, I’ve got a few half marathons under my belt and am training for my second full marathon. Apparently, I really like to run—who knew?
By day, I’m an EMT-IV Tech, saving lives, but I’ve found a whole new level of joy in helping others crush their bariatric and fitness goals. Whether it's losing weight or making running a thing (trust me, if I can do it, so can you), I’m here to help you kick those goals in the teeth and get moving.
Nicole
US Coach specialising in emotional eating, with a background in therapy
Hey, I’m Nicole. My journey started at 317 pounds, and it wasn’t until I faced a few harsh realities that I realized something had to change. As someone who works in hospice, I saw people leaving this world every day, and after a hard loss in my family, I tried to get life insurance. When I was denied due to my "build," it hit me hard just how unhealthy I was and how at risk I had become with all the co-morbidities I was facing. The thought of leaving my kids because of the choices I was making scared me to my core.
That’s when I realized—I had a food addiction. Joining this community helped me finally see that, and it was comforting to know that others understood me. Now, I’m on the other side, helping people like you realize your worth, break free from unhealthy patterns, and start living the life you deserve.
Ashley
Vice President of Sales & Client Success
At my heaviest, I weighed 304 lbs. I was battling PCOS, infertility, and creeping into diabetes. I felt like I was constantly fighting my body and losing. After being told that medication and weight loss shots were my “last resort,” I decided to take a different path. I said bet, and found a bariatric surgeon to have a real conversation about my future.
I’m now five months post-op, off all of my medications and down 85 lbs, not just because of surgery, but because I fully embraced the Rewrite lifestyle before I ever stepped into an operating room. This approach changed everything for me.
With 14 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist assistant in acute care, I’ve worked closely with nurses and medical teams, so I deeply understand both the clinical side of weight loss and the emotional side no one talks about. Now, as the Client Success Specialist here at Rewrite, I’m usually the first person you’ll talk to when you’re curious about what we actually do inside our coaching programs.
My passion is helping people who are where I was, not just overwhelmed, but exhausted, and showing them that there is another way. I get it, because I’ve lived it. I can’t wait to connect with you and help you figure out your next step.
Helen
UK Coach with a medical background
Hey, I’m Helen — so glad you’re here! I hold an advanced diploma in Health and Social Welfare and have recently qualified as a Bariatric and Life Coach with The Coaching Academy UK.
I spent years working in health and social care while juggling life as a wife and mom. Like many of us, I turned to food to cope with stress and emotions, battling my weight and food addiction for most of my life. By 2019, approaching 40, I knew something had to change and decided on weight loss surgery — but delays and setbacks meant I didn’t take action until 2023, when I found Rewrite and met Shenelle.
With her support, I faced my food addiction, broke free from trigger foods, and finally took control. In June 2024, I had gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey — and now, over eight stone down, I’m the healthiest I’ve ever been. This journey isn’t just about weight loss. It’s about mindset, healing, and finally living fully. I’m here to help you do the same.
Evie
UK Coach specialising in nutrition
Hey, I’m Evie — mental health advocate and co-chair of Rewrite UK. At 38, I’m finally healthy, happy, and confident — living proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.
I spent years stuck in the cycle of bingeing, dieting, and self-sabotage. I had a gastric band in 2011, but without the right support, old habits came back. After complications, I had a gastric bypass in 2023 — and this time, I was ready to do the real work. Rewrite gave me the mindset, tools, and community I never had before. I broke free from diet culture, healed my relationship with food, and lost the weight — for good. Today, I’m maintaining a healthy 8.5 stone and loving the skin I’m in.
As a mom living with ADHD, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and a history of food addiction, I know how tough it is to juggle mental health, chronic illness, and family life. I’m a qualified Mental Health First Aider and currently studying to become a qualified Nutritionist. I am passionate about science-backed wellness, emotional healing, and building a life that actually works.
Rewrite isn’t just about weight loss — it’s about freedom. And I’m here to walk that path with you.
Erika
Executive Producer of Motherf*cking Recipe Time
I didn’t come to bariatric surgery through protein bars and packaged promises—I came through allergies, frustration, and a body that refused to cooperate with the “standard plan.” Whey was never my friend, and most prepackaged post-op products weren’t an option. I nearly walked away from surgery until discovering Bariatric Rewrite and learning that whole foods—not forever shakes—were the goal.
Through this work, I learned that food addiction wasn’t the entire story. With the right tools, stress eating and boredom eating stopped running my life. I respect that addiction is ongoing, but I meet it daily with skills, intention, and support.
Today, as the Executive Producer of Motherf*cking Recipe Time and Your No-Bullshit Cooking Instructor, I teach whole-food cooking that nourishes real post-op bodies—no fake fullness, no diet tricks, just real food for real life. I’m deeply grateful for the community that turned support into strength and accountability.
Mandy
Client Success Manager
Hi, I’m Mandy. My highest recorded weight was 270 pounds and after gastric bypass surgery in 2022, I lost 140 pounds. But losing weight was never the hard part. I spent the first 40 years of my life as a professional dieter. Maintenance is where I struggled. I knew what to do, but I couldn’t seem to do it consistently. Joining The Rewrite changed everything. I learned how to fight my food addiction, build real structure, and finally create the life I had been chasing for decades. After nearly 20 years working in healthcare as a nurse, helping people become the healthiest version of themselves has always been my passion. Now I get to spend my days in the DMs connecting with people who are ready for real change. The Rewrite is not just about weight loss. It is about mindset, lifestyle, and being part of a community that truly gets it.
Sarah
Client Success Manager
Hi, I’m Sarah—an active mom, MBA graduate, and 18 months post–gastric sleeve surgery. In 2024, I made the decision to change the trajectory of my health and my life. Since then, I’ve lost 115 pounds, moving from a high of 245 pounds to 130, and more importantly, I reclaimed my energy, confidence, and presence. I grew up in a generational cycle of obesity and quietly accepted the idea that life happened from the couch. Graduate school, business startups, and high-stress environments only reinforced that belief, turning food into an emotional support system instead of fuel. But I wanted more—for myself and for my children. I wanted to be active, engaged, and fully involved in their lives. Today, my work and passion center on helping others break those same patterns and build lives that feel strong, capable, and fully lived.
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