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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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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Lauren Conneely

I’m a Health & Wellness Coach helping women 40+ manage weight, balance hormones, and thrive through perimenopause and beyond. With ...
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Ivonne-Lienau

Ivonne Lienau

Hi, I’m Ivonne. Through my own personal health battles, I know how much it sucks living life feeling overwhelmed, in ...
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Alayna Rennie-Cook

Alayna is a Hormonal Health coach with a strong focus on lifestyle management, and movement-based therapy. With a background in ...
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Maja Paterson

I’m a PreKure Certified Health Coach, registered midwife, wife to my husband, and mum to our three kids and fur-baby. ...
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Hattie Bretherton

Certified Health and Mental Fitness Coach helping busy people move from overwhelm to clarity. My holistic approach blends heart-centered, trauma-informed ...
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Tatiana Williams

With an interest in  perimenopause/menopause/post-menopause; Female Strength & Lifestyle Transformation, Tatiana integrates evidence-based strategies into her coaching programs, focusing on ...
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Celeste Cleary

I help organisations build energised, emotionally intelligent teams – reducing burnout, strengthening connection, and boosting performance. Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing, ...
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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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