About us
Our Story
When Gareth was diagnosed with heart failure and an ejection fraction of just 15%, our lives changed overnight. Like so many others, we were faced with fear, uncertainty and countless questions about what the future would hold.
Together, we began a journey of learning, adapting and rebuilding. Gareth experienced the physical and emotional challenges of heart failure first-hand, while Katrina supported him as his wife and carer, drawing on her professional experience as a clinical hypnotherapist and holistic practitioner.
Today, Gareth’s heart function has returned to within normal ejection fraction range, and together we’ve created From Diagnosis to Strength to share what we’ve learned, provide the support we wish we’d had, and help others move forward with greater knowledge, confidence and hope.
Our philosophy
We believe that living with heart failure is about more than medication and medical appointments. It’s about understanding your condition, rebuilding confidence and learning how to live well again.
Our approach combines lived experience, practical guidance, emotional wellbeing and ongoing support. We focus on small, sustainable changes that help you feel more informed, empowered and confident in moving forward.
Because heart failure may be part of your story, but it doesn’t have to define the rest of it.
Experience the Difference When Support Comes From People Who’ve Lived It
Meet Gareth
After being diagnosed with heart failure and an ejection fraction of just 15%, Gareth knows first-hand the fear, uncertainty and challenges that come with a life-changing diagnosis.
Through his own journey from diagnosis to recovery, he discovered the importance of understanding his condition, making sustainable lifestyle changes and rebuilding confidence one step at a time. Today, Gareth brings lived experience, honesty and practical support to help others see that a heart failure diagnosis doesn’t have to define their future.
Gareth Robinson
Heart Failure Patient & Cardiac Rehab Trainer
Meet Katrina
As a clinical hypnotherapist and holistic practitioner, Katrina understands the powerful connection between the mind and body. But when Gareth was diagnosed with heart failure, she also experienced the journey from the perspective of a partner and carer.
Combining her professional experience with everything they learned through Gareth’s recovery, Katrina helps members manage the fear, anxiety and emotional challenges that can follow a heart failure diagnosis, while supporting them to rebuild confidence, create positive habits and move forward with greater hope and resilience.
Katrina Robinson Dip. Hyp. EMHA GQHP GHR
Caregiver & Clinical Hypnotherapist, Acupuncturist, Holistic Therapies & Naturopathic Healer
Tailored approach
No two heart failure journeys are the same. Our three levels of membership allow you to choose the guidance and support that best fits your needs, goals and circumstances.
A journey that inspires
Our approach is built around the practical steps, lifestyle changes and mindset strategies that supported Gareth’s journey from an EF of 15% back to normal heart function.
Real stories
We understand the fear, uncertainty and challenges because we’ve lived them. Our support comes from real experience, honest conversations and a genuine understanding of the journey.
Upcoming open workshops
Rebuilding Your Life After a Heart Failure Diagnosis
A practical and supportive workshop to help you manage fear, health anxiety and uncertainty, rebuild trust in your body and start moving forward with greater confidence.
Coming soon
How to safely Rebuild Confidence in Being Active
Many people become frightened of exercise and everyday activity after diagnosis. This workshop explores how to overcome the fear of movement, understand your limits and gradually regain confidence in being active.
Coming soon
The Heart Failure Reset
An interactive workshop covering the key areas that helped Gareth move forward: understanding your condition, daily habits, nutrition, movement, mindset, symptom awareness and creating a realistic plan for living well.
Coming soon
Ready to take the next step?
Let’s have a chat about the programme that works for you.