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.

Find a Health & Wellness Coach Perfect for You

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Caitlyn Toomey

Wellness can feel overwhelming, especially with a chronic condition. Caitlyn simplifies the journey, turning expert advice into practical steps that ...
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Grace Pei

With a background rooted in Medicine and decades of experience in senior executive roles with multinational companies, Grace bridges executive ...
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Sam McBride

Men’s Health and Wellbeing Coach. My vision is for our men to take control of their health and well-being through ...
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Rachel Puncheon

Rachel Puncheon empowers you in Alzheimer’s prevention by supporting you to implement the Bredesen Protocol®. Inspired by her grandmother, Rachel ...
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Leonie Leopold

With a strong interest in the mind and body connection, I enjoy coaching women with complaints of brain fog, distraction, ...
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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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Kathryn Campbell

Welcome, I’m Kathryn. I love supporting midlife women to shift from feeling stuck and tired to an intentional life full ...
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Jo Burrows

My goal is to motivate you, inspire you and keep you accountable to achieve your health and fitness goals, to ...
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Latest Research and News

How Health Coaching is Transforming Primary Care in New Zealand

https://thehealthcoachimpact.libsyn.com/how-health-coaching-is-transforming-primary-care-in-new-zealand In this episode, Sharon Curtain, Dietitian, health coach,director of Accredited Health Coaching Australia, and Board member of HCANZA is joined by David Codyre, a psychiatrist who …

Health Coaching in Healthcare: A Coach’s Journey

From Curiosity to Coach of the Year: My Journey in Health Coaching By Jessica Cairns, Health Coach, Nutritionist and Health & Happiness Advocate working at ...

Health Coaching in NZ Health Insurance: A People-First Approach

People First: How Health Coaching within a Health Insurance Setting in NZ Drives Better Outcomes for All By Rebekka Costello – Registered Nurse, PreKure Certified ...

Business Success Through Evidence-Based Health Coaching

Business Success Through Evidence-Based Health Coaching and Education By Ruth Kent – HCANZA Business Achievement Award 2026 Winner, Health Educator, and Workshop Facilitator from Sunrise ...

Organisational Wellbeing – From Compliance To Culture

The Evolution of Well-Being in Organisations: From Compliance to Culture By Claire McCaffrey – ICF accredited coach with a passion for strengths, wellbeing and Inclusion, ...

A Year-End Reflection for Health Coaches: Planning for 2026

A Year-End Reflection for Health Coaches: Planning Your Business for 2026 By Sharon Curtain on Behalf of the HCANZA Team As health coaches, we spend ...

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