Ko Kōtirana, Ko Aerani te whakapaparanga mai, engari ko Te Wai Pounamu te whenua tupu. Nō Ōtepoti ahau, kei Ahuriri au e noho ana. He tangata te Tiriti ahau.

My ancestors are Scottish and Irish, but I grew up in the South Island of Aotearoa/New Zealand. I am from Dunedin and currently live in Napier. I am a person guided by the Treaty of Waitangi.

I acknowledge the first people of Aotearoa and the privilege by which I live here.

I am an expert in communications, with a passion for holistic therapies and regenerative approaches.

I am dedicated to Ashtanga Yoga, Vedanta Philosophy, mind-body counselling & coaching and writing; all in service to individuals and community.

I believe in the transformative power of integrated solutions that nurture planet, mind, body, and spirit.

My approach is informed by existential, humanistic and person-centred theories.

I support people through a wide range of challenges, including:

• Death, dying & grief
• Life transitions
• Developmental or childhood trauma
• Life trauma or sudden shocking events
• Illness & injury recovery
• Depression
• Loss of direction, self-esteem & motivation
• Anxiety
• Stress & anger

If there’s something on your mind, or you feel overwhelmed by emotions or stuck, then reach out. I'm here to help you and your whānau through life’s journey.

I am a holistic counsellor, certified Embodied Processing Practitioner, and currently studying a PGDip in Guidance & counselling, towards my Masters in counselling.

I am trauma-informed and use a pluralistic approach, with a toolbox of techniques from Yoga therapy, mindfulness meditation, Embodied Processing, Internal Family Systems, Hakomi therapy, Multi-brain coaching (mBIT) and Deathwalking.

I am tangata te Tiriti and honour cultural differences whilst also embracing our shared humanity.

I am available in person and remotely.

I have practiced Yoga since 2001, in Aotearoa/New Zealand and have been teaching since 2006. I have been blessed with 2 senior teachers, who were both trained in Mysore, India; Nicky Knoff in my early years and then Peter Sanson since 2011. I have apprenticed to Peter since 2012, as his assistant and as a teacher in his shala AYHB 2015-2022.

I connected with the Jois Family Yoga shalas (KPJAYI & SYC), in Mysore, in 2023, after raising my own family for 20 years. I am deeply grateful for the wisdom of Saraswathi Jois, supported by her daughter Sharmila as well as the energy and dedication of Sharath Jois. I studied with them over a period of 6 months in 2023, 6 months in 2024 and again in 2025.

I have benefitted from ongoing study in New Zealand and with my beloved teachers in India; Yoga Shastras, ancient Sanskrit texts, mantra, japa, mudra and pranayama. Deep gratitude to BNS Iyengar, Arvind Pare, Dr. Jayashree and Sindhoora.

Yoga asana (postural practice) in the school of Ashtanga, benefits individuals both physically and mentally. It promotes self-awareness, stress reduction, and personal growth. With dedicated practice, students will gain strength and flexibility in body and mind, whilst slowly gaining an understanding of the nature of self and the nature of reality.