The Health Detective
About
The Detective Behind the Practice
Meet Celine.
Celine de Castro · NNCP
Holistic Nutrition Practitioner. Metabolic Balance Coach. Health Coach. Life Skills Coach. And someone who has lived enough to know that the most honest answers are usually found in the quieter, simpler places.
I built The Health Detective because I have been the person in the room who looks like everything is fine — and isn’t.
I have sat at the most impressive tables and felt nothing. And found — consistently — that the real nourishment came from somewhere quieter. The simple meal. The honest conversation. The thing built around people rather than presentation.
Celine · The Health Detective
The Story
Everything was preparing me
for exactly this.
That pattern — choosing what looks impressive, then discovering the real value somewhere quieter — became the foundation of The Health Detective philosophy.
I now help clients apply the same investigative curiosity to their own health. Looking past the trends, the protocols, and the noise to find what is actually true for their body, their life, and their story.
Over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, international living, and a lifetime of careful observation went into building this practice. I bring all of it into the room with every client.
“Health is not a protocol. It is a personal investigation. And I want to help people find their own answers.”
What I Stand For
The values behind the work
Authenticity
I show up as my full self — not a polished version of what wellness is supposed to look like
Abundance
Health, love, financial freedom, and joy are not luxuries — they are my standard
Contribution
I am here to leave the profession, my clients, and my community better than I found them
Family
The people I love are the centrepiece of my life, not the backdrop
Curiosity
I approach every client, every challenge, and every day with the eyes of a detective
Credentials & Memberships
The training behind the work
NNCP
Canadian Association of Natural Nutrition Practitioners
Certified Metabolic Balance Coach
Metabolic Balance
IPPA Member
International Positive Psychology Association
Nutrition Counsellor Diploma
Rhodes Wellness College
Health Coach
Health Coach Alliance (HCA)
CAHN-Pro Member
Canadian Association of Holistic Nutrition Professionals
Community & Volunteer Service
Self Management Health Coach
University of Victoria (UVic)
Frailty Coach
Health Coach · Volunteer
Pain BC
Ready to work together?
Your first step is simply a conversation. Free, no commitment, no pressure. Let’s see if I’m the right fit for you.