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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Katie Young

I help women navigate perimenopause and menopause with clarity and confidence. My coaching supports you through the physical changes, emotional ...
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Antony Lung

My previous experience focus on Physiotherapist in Musculoskeletal conditions, Pain management and Sport Injuries. However, as I come across more ...
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Michelle Winrow

Are you or your team; overwhelmed? burnt out? can’t concentrate? sleep deprived? self-abusing? rudderless? unhappy? When you work together with ...
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Karen Smith

Karen has a Professional Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching as well as over a decade of lived experience with ...
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Kim Main

I’m Kim, a passionate Nutrition Health Coach. I empower clients to feel their best through nourishing food, mindset, and sustainable ...
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Anna-Klara Skarp

Anna-Klara is a Registered Nurse and Health Coach specialising in perimenopause and menopause as part of a dedicated womens practice, ...
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Linda Back

Linda is a qualified naturopath, nutritionist and health coach, with a special interest in sustainable weight loss, women’s hormonal balance, ...
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Darrell Spencer

With my exercise background, years of experience in the fitness industry, meditation and mindfulness practices I am ready to equip ...
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Latest Research and News

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 ...

How Health Coaching is Transforming Primary Care in New Zealand

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 joined by David ...

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 ...

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