Meet Our Team

  • Joyful - Deeply Passionate - Highly Sensitive - Intuitive - Creative

    I am an accredited Clinical Hypnotherapist and Coach, business owner and researcher, with a calling to work in holistic therapies that began as a teenager.

    My mum, Christine, was a highly sensitive empath, who was community focused, with an interest in holistic therapies and writing children’s stories. One of the most important gifts I feel my mum gave to me, was that she could really see people, sense who they are, and was deeply interested in others. It is how she made people feel, using this ability, that sparked my awareness of the positive influence harnessing this gift can offer others.

    I moved to Australia in my early 20’s and became immersed in nature, many wonderful diverse ways of living, the joy of learning and conversations, natural therapies, and connection to the land and others; through a lifestyle of permaculture and community living.

  • I had the privilege of exploring and submerging myself in many opportunities for learning and growth. I started working at The Fountainhead Retreat as a body work therapist and this lead to training and work as a Journey Therapist, along with managing the treatment spa.

    I was introduced to holistic hypnotherapy on a personal level and experienced the power of hypnotherapy as a tool for healing and growth. This motivated me to study integrative hypnotherapy in Brisbane before returning to New Zealand.

    Upon relocating back to Nelson, I began working in the outdoors managing a guiding company, where I rediscovered the powerful medium for people to connect with themselves and others, through being present in, and connected to, nature. My guiding experiences alongside my work in holistic health gave rise to the creation of Wellness New Zealand, encompassing a nurturing clinic in Nelson and wellness retreats focused on healing in nature.

    Affirmed by my own journey and experiences, my unique way of looking at life, and my strong desire to creatively help people and support their growth; I continued my training in coaching and hypnotherapy and began researching and developing unique, powerful tools and methods to effectively support my clients and transform their lives.

  • Sarah is a former PE, health and outdoor education teacher with a number of years experience in leadership and administration.

    Following the Christchurch earthquakes, Sarah found herself in Tasman and seeking a change of lifestyle.

    Her deep love of the outdoors, and her personal experience with healing in, and through, nature, led her to join Sarah McGuire in creating Nelson Wellness Space, an arm of Wellness New Zealand.

    You will find Sarah most content pottering in her garden, walking by the river or in our stunning native bush.

  • Andy is a physiotherapist from the UK with over 30 years of experience. He trained at the Royal London Hospital, receiving an honours degree and subsequently worked in hospitals and private practices before developing his own multi-practitioner clinic in Epping. An avid learner, he went on to become a state registered acupuncturist through the British College of Acupuncture, was admitted to the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine, and has completed courses on posture, myofascial release, muscle balance techniques, ergonomics, orthotics, chronic pain and a variety of osteopathic courses.

    Early on, Andy worked with rugby and football teams before working more extensively with spinal conditions, chronic pain and ergonomic issues, treating RSI in members of the Royal Academy of Music. He also has experience in golf biomechanics and video-analysis.

  • Andy emigrated with his family to New Zealand in 2006. Since then his passion has been to expand his knowledge and treatment of headaches, migraines and post-concussion problems. He studied with the Watson Headache institute, becoming their first fully qualified practitioner in New Zealand. He worked at the Melbourne Headache Centre and has trained in a variety of further methodologies for the treatment of these conditions. Andy has trained in the Mark Latimer Method for the mechanical treatment of TMJ problems as well as in a number of other TMJ treatment regimes. His combination of skills and experience allows him to bring a wide perspective to diagnosis and treatment of problems in these areas.

    Andy has a strong interest in alternative/complementary medicine and energy based healing. He has undertaken a variety of courses including Kinesiology, Kinergetics, Reconnective Healing and Reiki, and combines therapies to obtain optimal outcomes.

    Andy believes a holistic approach to treatment results in better, more complete outcomes for his clients and works closely with other practitioners in order to achieve this.

  • Anna is a Certified TRE Provider and a Somatic Therapist.  She is a qualified Counsellor, and is registered with NZAC and ACC (Sensitive Claims).  She has 10 years experience in her own Counselling Private Practice, specialising in treating trauma.

    Anna is passionate about supporting people to tap into the natural, healing capacity within their own bodies. She firmly believes we have all we need to heal, within our us, and genuinely enjoys sharing peoples healing journeys.

    She is caring, compassionate and accepting... working intuitively and professionally, to support her clients towards improved wellbeing, self-trust, empowerment, and greater comfort and ease in their lives.

  • Charmen has been a therapist for over 20 years, graduated with a 2200 hour massage therapy diploma from Grant MacEwan College and a manual osteopath diploma from the National Manual Osteopathic College in Canada. The body has the amazing ability to heal itself naturally. Trauma, repetitive stress or emotional stress, for example, causes the body to dysfunction. As part of the healing process, the body will always migrate to function with most ease. However, this is how misalignment, shortened tissue and decreased range of motion evolve, often resulting in pain and discomfort that can be presented in a variety of different symptoms. In most cases, the root of the problem is nowhere near where the symptoms occur.

  • Over the years, Charmen has learned how to integrate the knowledge and experience of different modalities from these two practices to assist in getting to the root of the problem by applying a whole body approach. It works to restore proper mechanics and improve function in structure, musculoskeletal, visceral, nervous and circulatory systems as well as nurture emotional releases by utilizing all of the modalities when guided to, bringing the body back to its natural balance. Symptoms can be categorized similarly from one person to the next but how the symptoms evolved are very individually your own. Therefore, your treatment should be tailored specifically to what your body needs at that time. The modalities that Charmen integrates in her treatments are: Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation, CranioSacral Therapy, Lensen, Semato-Emotional Release, Massage Therapy ~ Therapeutic & Deep Tissue.

  • With over 20 years’ expertise as a leader in professional development, education, and coaching, Helen’s focus is to help people identify what’s truly important to them and set them on an authentic and meaningful pathway to achieve that purpose.

    Using a simple but structured system, Helen will work with you to facilitate a mindset and create a pathway to the changes needed; a complete solution to define the way forward.

    Collaborating with employers genuinely invested in wellbeing, Helen helps you to identify crucial factors for individual and workplace success . Together we navigate challenges, break barriers and establish frameworks for increased wellbeing and a positive workplace culture.

    Coaching can be short or long-term and based around your personal and professional goals, it’s totally up to you. After your first session, not only will you feel more focused, energised and ready to step out into life with new purpose, you will also have the skills and knowledge to decide how you want to proceed.

    Helen’s vision is to empower individuals to recalibrate their personal compass to “true north” and be the best they can – personally and professionally.

  • Judith is a non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy and an educational and development consultant. She offers guidance and therapy for inner growth using different methods like client-centered talk-therapy, EMDR-therapy, family-constellations and Reiki body-treatments.

    She is someone who looks at the world with curious eyes, enjoys looking at things, analyzing them and recognizing connections. To accompany people, to treat them with respect and appreciation and to give them the opportunity to recognize themselves is what she believes in. 

    “We can all make life a little more worth living every day by finding the joy and peace within ourselves and giving them space.”

  • After moving from Germany to Nelson in her teenage years with her family, Judith worked in the creative craft before going back to Germany to find the right path for her. Over the past 13 years she qualified as a “natural health practitioner for psychotherapy”, an “educational and development consultant”, did a two-year training course in “person-centered talk-therapy according to C. Rogers”, a Reiki master/teacher training which gave her the necessary professional and personal knowledge to work in her one practice.

    She recently moved back to Nelson with her own family and is excited about being home and to reconnect with the beauty, nature and warmth this place has to offer.

  • Monika is a Master Healer and Sharmaness and Libellula is her Heart Project.

    With over 20 years of nursing experience in Germany and New Zealand, a certificate in process oriented psychology, and experience as a death doula, Monika knows about the significance of a holistic approach to healing. The intricate link between our spiritual health and our well-being is particularly obvious in times of added pressure or stress. Energy healing plays an important role in improving and restoring a sense of peace and our overall health. Her sessions release heavy energy and restore order in the spiritual aspect of our being.

    Through Libellula, Monika offers a safe space for deep relaxation, profound peace, and truly transformational healing, and also for meaningful experiences during and after the sessions. She offers her service to humans and to animal companions.

    Monika continues her study of holistic healing modalities to expand her own growth and ability to serve all living beings, and she holds a position as a Holistic Nurse

  • Rachel is a compassionate healer offering holistic therapy, high vibrational energy work, and regression therapy to support your journey toward wellbeing. She creates a nurturing space where you can reconnect with yourself, release blockages, and embrace a deeper sense of clarity, balance and joy.

    Rachel specialises in supporting mothers through the process of conception, pregnancy, and beyond, as well as children and adults seeking a gentle, holistic approach to shifting the energy of dis-ease in the mind, body, or spirit by addressing its root cause to strengthening your connection to your true self and your purpose.

    With a deeply personal understanding of the transformative power of healing, Rachel brings empathy, insight, and authenticity to my work. She firmly believes healing is possible when the time is right.

    Rachel is looking forward to working with you to support your journey to wellbeing, joy, and knowing your true worth.

  • Royce graduated from the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) in 2013 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy and is a member of the New Zealand Society for Balance, Dizziness and Vertigo. Royce has completed a number of post-graduate courses in Vestibular Rehabilitation, Cervicogenic Dizziness and Concussion.

    His interest in Vestibular Rehabilitation, concussion and other injuries began during a career in professional rugby including playing for the All Blacks. From sustaining numerous injuries and witnessing many others stimulated his interest in becoming a Physiotherapist, and helping others achieve optimal outcomes in their rehabilitation journey.

    Living in beautiful, family friendly Nelson with his wife and young family, Royce loves the outdoor opportunities the region has to offer. Aside from Physiotherapy, Nelson fulfills Royce’s simple recipe for happiness being family time, tasty food and fishing.

  • Shanti is a certified Reflexologist, Master Herbalist, Naturopath, Master Iridologist, and Professional Colon Hydrotherapist. She studied in Boulder, Colorado under Farida Sharan ND at the School of Natural Medicine, with John Walpole at the Feet First School of Reflexology, and with James Allred & Madeline Angelus at the School of Advanced Colonic Techniques. 

    Shanti offers a holistic approach to health and well-being, treating the causes of dis-ease and imbalance while making clients feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. From the Nelson Wellness Space, she will be offering Naturopathic consultations, Herbal Medicine, Iridology, and Reflexology sessions.

    Shanti believes that nature has given us all the tools we need to heal ourselves AND that our bodies have an innate wisdom to want to heal and be healthy.  If we treat our bodies healthfully and follow natural principles, then vibrant health is our birthright.  We are designed to THRIVE!  If we poison our bodies with negative emotions and improper food and lifestyle choices, then our state of health (or sickness) will reflect those choices.

  • Shanti works closely with the gut and digestive system, as this is one of our foundations for health.  We aim to create balance between all the body systems and organs from the roots (guts) up. She makes referrals and recommendations where necessary to other healing modalities for truly integrative care and is dedicated to assisting clients to achieve their highest potential in health and well-being.

    For almost 20 years, Shanti has been working from the South Island of NZ to educate and empower people about the benefits of healthy living & eating.  She uses various herbal remedies, tinctures, teas, nourishing foods, and supplements to assist the body to repair and create balance. During this time, Shanti has designed the Microbiome Renewal Protocol as an online course to help others heal and repair the gut, which has numerous other positive repercussions for foundational health as a whole.

    "Health is our Greatest Wealth” – I look forward to working with you.

  • HARMONIOUS – CREATIVE - INTUITIVE

    All the dimensions of my being are in harmony. I am creating a life that is calm and beautiful, that fills me with joy and that allows me the freedom to draw and write from Source. Intuitively listening to my higher self and inner knowing, trusting and going with that flow.

    HEALER – CHANNEL - LIGHT

    I have come a long way in my healing journey and I am now vibrating at a high emotional and energetic level. I feel so blessed and beyond grateful that I have found my path, that I get to spend each and every day helping others – PURE JOY!!
    I channel high vibrational light frequency and Beings. Ever evolving, ever changing. Always for the love of self and for self-healing. From this place I can authentically share this light frequency and energy with you in support of your journey.

  • HONEST – GROUNDED - TEACHER

    I speak with integrity and practice from a place of honesty. This is my Source code of practice. I am grounded in the love of my life here and connected to the stars from where I came. It is time for me to step into my power and my purpose. I am here to share what I know about energy, frequency and vibration so that you can heal yourself in the most powerful, yet gentle and loving of ways.

    Affirmed by my life experiences, personal development and training and having activated my own inner knowing through healing self, my desire is to make my life more joyous by supporting you to achieve your goals, your dreams and connect to your inner knowing and happiness.

    LET US JOURNEY TOGETHER.

    IN THIS MOMENT. IN THIS TIME. IN THIS PLACE.

  • Steph Le Gros has always worked at the intersection of body and mind. As a poet, yoga teacher, personal trainer, and integrative health coach, her approach to wellness is layered, thoughtful, and deeply personal.

    Woven for Wellness was born from Steph’s own experience of burnout and her journey back to stillness. She created it as a space to reconnect with what’s often overlooked in our busy lives — rest, ritual, and the quiet work of self-tending.

    Her philosophy is simple: wellness isn’t something you have to chase or perfect. It’s something you return to, again and again, in small, intentional ways. She doesn’t promise quick fixes. Instead, she offers tools and support to help people feel grounded, calm, and gently held.

  • Everything at Woven, from the curated teas and skincare to the layout of the store itself, reflects Steph’s belief that presence matters. That softness is strength. And that the simple act of slowing down can be transformative.

    Whether you visit in person or explore from afar, Steph’s hope is that Woven offers you a moment to breathe, reset, and feel at home in yourself.

  • Tina is a qualified Yoga Instructor and Holistic Practitioner who assists individuals in improving their own natural healing abilities by utilising a variety of therapeutic and alternative methods.

    She supports and enhances the body's innate capacity to heal itself. By focusing on relaxation techniques and energy healing, Tina strives to promote overall well-being and balance in her clients' lives. Whether it is through bodywork, reiki, or yoga, she is dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health and inner peace.

    With a deep understanding of the body-mind connection, Tina is committed to providing a nurturing and healing environment for all those seeking her services.

  • Tracey has always had a passion for helping people and this, combined with a series of life events, has led her to become a Wellbeing Coach.

    In early adulthood, Tracey left rural Nelson for university in Christchurch, where she grappled with the complexities of self-identity. Following the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, she relocated to Auckland, where she balanced corporate administration responsibilities with part-time psychology studies. Later experiencing burnout and returning to Nelson for a quieter life.

    A pivotal moment during routine surgery sparked Tracey's journey to becoming a Wellbeing Coach. Along her path to learn how to coach, Tracey became a client herself and began to grow and heal her own mind. More recently, employing tools like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and NeurOptimal®, empowered Tracey in fostering her own growth and healing.

    “I am passionate about providing a place for people to feel seen and heard.” 

    In her leisure time, Tracey volunteers within her community and finds solace in the simple pleasures of nature and walking.

  • Zoe is a Counsellor and full member of NZAC as well as an EMDR therapist and member of EMDRNZ.  She is also a Brainspotting Practitioner and is particularly passionate about engaging with those who are seeking personal growth and expansion. 

    From a young age, Zoe was always trying to figure people out.  Her family of origin was the perfect environment from which to begin.  Having emigrated to Canada with a Scottish mother and Indian father, as a blended family of four children, Zoe was trying to figure out who she was too!

    This curiosity eventually led her to study Psychology at the University of Toronto.  She couldn't help but explore more, completing a double Honours degree to include Criminology and a minor in Sociology.

  • After University, Zoe worked in residential care with youths, however, she wanted to explore other countries and cultures.  This led her on a wild and not always wonderful, yet enriching, adventure beginning with working on cruise ships and then onto Europe - to Turkey, The Netherlands and the UK. In London Zoe worked in Human Resources in learning and development, creating and facilitating courses.  

    Zoe always had a strong urge to live in the Southern Hemisphere, for some unknown reason, since age 21.  Whether you want to call it divine intervention or mere chance, she met a Kiwi in the ocean in Thailand, as you do, and here she is nearly 14 years later.

    Zoe’s thirst for knowledge and understanding didn't stop there.  She undertook studies in Transpersonal Counselling in Melbourne and it was there that she gained the relational and therapeutic skills she was searching for.

    Zoe returned to New Zealand where she joined Lincoln University's Student Health team as a counsellor, here Zoe enjoyed working with a diverse group of students for 6.5 years.  The sunshine of Nelson was calling Zoe and since 2020,  she has been in private practice and ACC counselling in the Nelson/Blenheim area.