Cristina Da Silva

"Just Keep Going"

"I was shocked being told I had multiple sclerosis," exclaimed this ambitious, high achieving woman. Not really understanding what MS was, or the future impact of this diagnosis on her and the lives of her family, this pro-active woman approached MS Australia – ACT/NSW/VIC. She absorbed the education offered around issues relating to what MS is and how she could manage a plan for the future.

A torrent of knowledge has changed Cristina's life for the better. Original symptoms of pain, pins and needles and numbness have been controlled with a combination of traditional and alternative medicine, diet, relaxation, exercise, acupuncture and massage.

As determined as ever, this dynamic woman launched herself into study and achieved a Certificate IV in Disability Work. She now works full time in this field as a program instructor – or as Cristina puts it – simply following her destiny.

Feeling empowered with her self-recognition of stress as a major trigger to her health status and the undivided support from her family, this amazing woman has a burning desire to support and advocate on behalf of those from different cultural backgrounds, in particular those from a Portuguese community.

Knowing all too well those from different cultures and backgrounds may have difficulty accessing information about disability and wellness, Cristina is looking forward to seizing the opportunity to offer her services to bridge this gap, and this competent lady is just the right person to assist with education in this area.

MS Australia – ACT/NSW/VIC recommends MS Ambassador Cristina Da Silva as a positive and engaging speaker, who will share with you how she has taken on the challenge of MS in her own impressive way, with her desire to accept, prevent disease progression as best she can, and assist those from different cultures.