About Me

I'm Louisa Freisenbruch, a mother of three, and after spending 23 years living in Bermuda, I'm now settled in the beautiful North Dorset countryside.

I've always been fascinated by people — what motivates us, why we do the things we do, how we navigate life's ups and downs and what helps us feel happy and fulfilled.

Sport and exercise have also been a big part of my life. Growing up in a family of squash and tennis players, I developed a love of being active from an early age. These days, you'll often find me on a tennis or pickleball court, doing Pilates or strength training, or walking in the countryside.

But my interests go well beyond exercise. I'm equally interested in nutrition, psychology, relationships, careers, personal development and the everyday habits that shape our lives.

For me, that's what Fusion Whole Life is all about — recognising that our physical health, mindset and overall wellbeing are connected, and that meaningful change often involves looking at the bigger picture.

My Journey

Before having my children, I spent many years working in recruitment and executive search within the insurance and reinsurance industry, both in London and Bermuda.

Much of my work involved interviewing, listening, understanding people's motivations and helping them navigate career decisions and changes in direction. It was always the human side of recruitment that I particularly enjoyed.

During my years in Bermuda, I also ran a small business painting and refinishing furniture, which gave me an opportunity to explore my creative side and experience running my own business.

Alongside this, I've always had a strong interest in psychology, behaviour, mindset and personal development.

My love of sport and exercise eventually led me to qualify as a Pilates Teacher and Personal Trainer, followed by Nutrition Coaching. But the more I learned, the more interested I became in how different areas of our lives influence one another.

After all, we can have the best exercise programme or nutrition plan in the world, but if we're stressed, exhausted or unhappy, putting those good intentions into practice can be surprisingly difficult.

And sometimes what we want to change has nothing to do with exercise or food. It might be our career, relationships, confidence or simply what we want from the next chapter of our lives.

This growing interest in the bigger picture led me to begin professional training in Life Coaching.

Fusion Whole Life brings together my experience and interests in movement, nutrition, psychology and personal development, recognising that our wellbeing is about much more than any one area of our lives.

  • One of the things that fascinates me most is the gap between knowing what might be good for us and actually doing it.

    Most of us already know that moving more, eating well, getting enough sleep and managing stress can make a difference to our health and wellbeing.

    But knowing something and consistently putting it into practice in a busy, imperfect life are two very different things.

    Why do we sometimes get in our own way? What influences our decisions? Why do we keep returning to habits we want to change? And what helps us make changes that genuinely last?

    I'm particularly interested in behaviour change, motivation and the stories we tell ourselves — including the excuses we sometimes make!

    I don't believe in perfection, rigid rules or one-size-fits-all solutions.

    I believe in understanding ourselves better, recognising what gets in the way and finding realistic approaches that fit our individual circumstances.

    Because the changes we're most likely to maintain are usually the ones that work with our lives, rather than against them.

  • I believe the best starting point is understanding you.

    We all have different circumstances, priorities, experiences and motivations. What works brilliantly for one person may be completely wrong for another.

    Whether we're working together through Pilates, Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching or Life & Wellbeing Coaching, my approach is supportive, practical and individual.

    Sometimes that means sharing knowledge, teaching a new skill or providing guidance. At other times, it means listening, asking questions and giving you the space to explore your own thoughts and possibilities.

    I recognise that our physical health, nutrition, mindset, relationships, work and everyday habits can all influence one another. But that doesn't mean we need to change everything at once.

    You might come to me purely for Pilates, nutrition support or life coaching. Equally, you might find that exploring one area leads naturally to another.

    You don't need to be fit, confident, organised or have everything figured out before we begin.

    My aim is to meet you where you are and work with you to find an approach that suits your circumstances, priorities and goals.

    Above all, I believe change needs to be realistic and sustainable. And, wherever possible, I think the process should be enjoyable too!

  • Whilst I enjoy working with people at different stages of life, I have a particular interest in supporting women through midlife.

    It's a time that can bring significant change — physically, emotionally, personally and professionally.

    Perimenopause and menopause, changing family dynamics, children becoming more independent, relationships, careers and questions about identity or what comes next can all influence how we feel about ourselves and our lives.

    I'm passionate about helping women understand the importance of movement, strength and good nutrition for their long-term health, independence and confidence.

    But I'm equally interested in the wider questions that midlife can bring.

    What matters to us now? Are we still doing things because we've always done them? What might we want more of, or less of, in the years ahead?

    For me, midlife isn't simply about maintaining our physical health. It can also be an opportunity to reassess, rediscover and make choices about how we want to live.

    And I certainly don't believe that our best years have to be behind us!

  • Personal Training

    • Level 2 and Level 3 Diploma Practitioner in Personal Training — Faster Health and Fitness (CIMSPA)

    Pilates

    • Level 3 Pilates Mat Certification

    • Level 3 Pilates Equipment Certification — Reformer, Cadillac and Wunda Chair (PhysicalMind Institute, New York)

    Nutrition

    • Results Based Nutrition Coach Diploma — Faster Health and Fitness

    Career & Professional Development

    • Professional Recruitment Diploma — Institute of Employment Consultants

    Other Qualifications

    • LTA Level 1 Tennis Certification

    Currently Studying

    • Professional Coach Diploma — Optimus Coach Academy, London

    I am currently undertaking professional training in Life Coaching, developing my skills in accordance with ICF coaching competencies and working towards further professional accreditation.

    I also undertake continuing professional development to keep my knowledge and skills up to date.