About me

I’m Magali — medical doctor, life coach, and someone who’s been failed by the system I trained in.

In 2022, I developed long COVID, leaving me with intense muscle and joint pain and stiffness that made basic physical activity nearly impossible. I couldn’t climb stairs, had difficulties walking, and on some days I relied on crutches.

Doctors acknowledged my symptoms, but there was no real help, no meaningful guidance, no treatment plan.

I was acknowledged — but essentially abandoned and left to figure it out on my own.

Then in 2025, my life was shaken all over again when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My life didn’t just “pivot” — it was disrupted at every level. A diagnosis like that forces you into territory no one is prepared for.

Even as a doctor, I wasn’t immune to the shock, the fear, the anger, and the sudden loss of direction. I know firsthand how a severe diagnosis can shake your identity, blur your purpose, and leave you questioning everything you thought was stable.

The cancer treatment itself was life-saving, but it also triggered menopausal symptoms at 36.

Hot flushes, sleep disruption, and changes in my body were overwhelming and barely addressed.

The cancer diagnosis was the wake-up call. It made one thing unavoidably clear: If the system couldn’t support me, I needed to build another way forward.

I immersed myself in deep research, completed multiple trainings, and tested every strategy on myself to see what truly worked to support recovery and improve my health.

The result? I didn’t just recover; I reshaped my entire life. No more crutches, fully active, stronger, healthier, and more confident than ever — the best version of myself.

But when I began connecting with others dealing with chronic pain or struggling with menopausal symptoms, I realised my story wasn’t unique. I kept hearing the same stories over and over: “No one is taking my symptoms seriously” or “I’m not getting the support I need.”

I created SPARRK to help others navigating chronic pain, menopause, and major health events — so they don’t have to be dismissed or left to figure it out alone.

My mission is to give people the guidance, tools, and support I wish I’d had, helping them rebuild strength, confidence, and control, and turn setbacks into a powerful comeback.

From surviving to thriving

Transform health setbacks into your strongest comeback ever

Why I’m equipped to guide you

Main Credentials

Medical Doctor (MD, Public health medicine specialist)
PhD in epidemiology
MSc in public health
MSc in epidemiology

Certifications and relevant trainings

Diploma in dietetics
Lifestyle medicine certification
Life coaching certification
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) certification
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) certification
EFT tapping levels 1 & 2 certification
Breathwork practitioner certification
Trained in trauma-informed nervous system regulation
Menopause coaching certification