Working Life: Age doesn’t define ability. I have people in their 90s in my classes. They’d surprise you

Lorna O’Regan, nutritionist and wellness coach, Clonakilty, West Cork

Lorna O’Regan, nutritionist and wellness coach, Clonakilty, West Cork

“I became a wellness coach by default. I originally studied nutritional science and spent 16 years working as a medical representative. When covid hit, I found myself reassessing things and returning to my roots in nutrition, which led me to train as a wellness coach.

“In the beginning, I visited schools, giving talks and demonstrations, but it naturally evolved in to exercise classes, yoga, and wellness retreats. I quickly realised there was one group being overlooked — older adults. There simply weren’t many options tailored to them. That really struck me during a retreat I ran at the Celtic Ross Hotel in Clonakilty, when two participants couldn’t take part in the yoga. It made me think, ‘Why not create something specifically for this age group?’