Co-Creating Universal Health and Wellness

"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The extension to all people of the benefits of medical, psychological and related knowledge is essential to the fullest attainment of health." Principles as set out in the World Health Organization's Constitution Preamble

What is Health & Wellness Coaching?

Health and wellness coaching is a science and an art form, not just a process.

Fundamentally, health & wellness coaching encompasses the sciences of positive psychology, behaviour change, nutrition, exercise and lifestyle medicine with the dynamic art of relationships, teamwork and community.

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Sarah Kennedy

Sarah is currently working as a Health Coach at Crawford Medical Centre in East Auckland for East Health Trust. As ...
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Alison Whitwood

Welcome to the journey towards holistic wellness! I’m Coach Al, a passionate and accredited health coach specialising in deep dives ...
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Geraldine Beatriz Fuenmayor Fuenmayor

I’m a Functional Medicine and NBC-HWC Health Coach, dedicated to empowering individuals with personalized, evidence-based strategies. I specialize in supporting ...
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Sandra Schick

Are you a parent navigating the challenging journey of supporting a child struggling with substance use? Do you seek understanding, ...
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Emma Judges

I help clients find value and a return on their investment by pursuing their ideal health and lifestyle habits. Increase ...
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Merly Hartnett

I’m a Career Development Practitioner and Health Coach supporting professionals, especially mums, to create a career they love without burning ...
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Mirela Roberts

Mirela Roberts

I’m a Certified Health & Wellbeing Coach specialising in behavior change. I help clients break free from yo-yo dieting, transform ...
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Katherine Pryce-Jones

As a Prekure Certified Health Coach with an extensive Physiotherapy background, I have a special interest in helping people with ...
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Latest Research and News

From a Shy Village Girl to a Confident Conversationalist and Coach

Since I was younger, I’ve always felt that I’m here to be of service. To make a difference. To share my love for life. To …

Health coaching has literally changed my life!

At 57, I feel like I’ve finally found my calling. While I wish I’d discovered health coaching earlier, I’m also excited about the years ahead. ...

From Teacher to Coach… and Back Again

Michelle Yandle shares how she moved from teacher to health coach and back again. I’ve been interested in nutrition and health for as long as ...

Prevention in Practice: Where Health Coaching Fits in the Future of Healthcare

Listen to the episode now. In this episode, Sharon Curtain, Dietitian, health coach, Director of Accredited Health Coaching Australia, and Board Member of HCANZA, is ...

Why Health Coaching in relevant now more than ever

Melanie White, recipient of the HCANZA Coach Advocacy Award in 2024, shares how she got into health coaching, finding a niche, what she loves about ...

Co-Qualifications vs Additional Study in Health Coaching

How Does Co-Qualification And Additional Study Change The Health Coaching Scope of Practice by Sharon Curtain Sharon Curtain is a health coaching educator, board member of ...

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