
Tessa Pillay
Founder · Registered Dietitian · Personal Trainer · Coach
Hi, I'm Tessa. Before joining the yachting world in 2023, I worked as a registered dietitian driven by both professional expertise and personal experience — I founded Navigating Balance. Having overcome a severe binge eating disorder (BED), I'm deeply passionate about helping others heal their relationship with food through sustainable nutrition, emotional resilience, and mindset work.
Since entering yachting, I've worked as a deckhand, stewardess, and chef. I started Navigating Balance after noticing how the industry often fuels poor body image and disordered eating habits. Now fully recovered, my mission is to support fellow yachties in creating lasting health habits and thriving both mentally and physically at sea.
On a day off you'll find me in the ocean, on the beach or at a good restaurant.



