BPhty, PG Cert Continence and Women’s Health

Director - Haven Health Collective

Director - Elevate Physio, Pelvic Health Physiotherapy

Celia is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist who has completed advanced training in treatment of a range of conditions such as prolapse, bladder leakage, bowel problems, pelvic pain, pregnancy and post-natal changes, pain with sex and more.

Celia is has been a Pelvic Health Physio for over 10 years and owns Elevate Physio in Nelson. She loves working with women at all stages of their life to optimise their pelvic and overall health, so they can enjoy their life, their way.

If you want to know more about what I do or ask how Elevate Physio can help you, please get in touch.

To find out more about me and our services at Elevate Physio Nelson.

Clinical Nurse Consultant and Founder of Stepping Stones Therapy and Yoga

I’m proud to provide multifaceted yoga and therapy services to empower you with the tools, strategies, awareness and confidence to live a life in tune with your authentic self.

I’m a clinical nurse consultant with over 18 years’ experience, specialising in supporting individuals to recover from mental health concerns, I have extensive expertise in eating disordered behaviour and body image issues. I’ve worked as a specialist in a variety of clinical settings including inpatient and day programs, as well as community settings where I’ve offered comprehensive assessments, case management, and individual and group therapy.

As a trained yoga teacher, I’ve taught hatha, restorative and yin classes in clinical and community spaces for over 8 years. My mission is to support people to apply yoga principles in daily life in order to live with mindfulness, intention and self-compassion. As a down-to-earth, calm, compassionate and nurturing person, I hold space for you to go within and work on what is holding you back from tapping into your full potential.

My wealth of clinical and yoga experience is combined at Stepping Stones Therapy and Yoga to offer you support through individual therapy, tailored yoga classes, workshops and retreats.

For an appointment please call or send an email

www.steppingstonesyogatherapy.com

Email: steppingstonesyoga.therapy@gmail.com

Mobile: 0204695812

Physiotherapist - Cancer Rehabilitation, Lymphoedema and Breathing

Helen obtained a Bsc (Hons) Physiotherapy at the University of Cape Town, South Africa in 1988 and has worked in private practices, hospitals and special education facilities in South Africa and New Zealand over the past 35 years. She has been the owner of Activate Physiotherapy and Rehabiitation since 2008.

Helen has particular interest in pre and post-operative rehabilitation and the management of anxiety and complex pain and works extensively with patients recovering from cancer treatments. She enjoys working in close collaboration with medical specialists and health practitioners of all disciplines. She is passionate about patient centered, holistic healthcare and the importance of good breathing to maintain health throughout life.

Helen has completed advanced training in oncology physiotherapy and is a certified Pinc and Steel Cancer rehabilitation therapist, a Bradcliff certified Breathing therapist and also a Certified Lymphoedema therapist through the Australasian Lymphology Association.

Helen also teaches small group pilates classes integrating stretching and mindfulness relaxation to encourage patients to take time out fore rest and restoration in order to focus the mind and balance the body.

She loves living in Nelson and embraces all the wonderful things this region offers.

Clinical Psychologist

Victoria is an experienced Clinical Psychologist trained in the UK and a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists.

Victoria gained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in UK in 2004 and has 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages and additional specialist skills working with children and families, including infants and young children.

Victoria is a trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP). Victoria has also completed part one of Eye-Movement and Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) training and hopes to complete part two later this year. Victoria is the only certified DDP practitioner in the South Island and one of only two in New Zealand.

Victoria specialises attachment therapy, which means that relationships are at the heart of her practice. Victoria also has a special interest in Polyvagal theory and the mind-body connection as well as being a trained yoga teacher, so she takes a holistic approach to wellness. Victoria is knowledgeable and interested in supporting neurodiversity and is offering autism assessments, as well as support to whanau adjusting to new diagnoses and aims to be neurodiverse affirming in her practice.

Victoria has a breadth of experience in both the public and private sector and has worked in UK and Australia and moved to New Zealand her kiwi partner and child three years ago and loves living in Nelson. Victoria is a warm and highly skilled practitioner who values collaboration and compassion in her practice. Her breadth of skills and experience mean she aims to tailor an intervention to her client’s unique needs.

For inquires and to book, contact: drvictoriawatkins@gmail.com

Trauma Counselling and Therapy (M.Sc., B.Kin., C-IAYT)

As a member of New Zealand Association of Counsellors and Australia and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy (ANZAP), Jen offers trauma-informed psychotherapy to support healing from complex trauma, PTSD and mental health challenges. Jen is grounded in evidence-based and holistic methods of trauma healing including EMDR and trauma-sensitive yoga, on a basis of a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

As an internationally accredited yoga therapist and trauma sensitive yoga facilitator through the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Institute, she bridges talk therapy and embodiment practices in her therapy practice. Over the past 2 years Jen has developed and facilitated the first trauma sensitive yoga group program in Nelson through ACC-sensitive claims for survivors of sexual abuse, holding space to re-connect with the body after trauma. She offers supervision and training in trauma-informed practice.

Jen’s gentle and empathetic approach provides the space to safely connect with your inner world and your innate capacity for healing.

FRNZCGP, DCH, MBChB, ASLM.

Specialist Medical Dr (GP) and Lifestyle Medicine Doctor

Want to take a balanced yet holistic approach to your health?

I offer individualised lifestyle and nutrition appointments, where we create an targeted, evidence based plan to work on those areas that are bothering you.

I run clinics in beautiful sunny Nelson, where I focus on using simple effective strategies to identify, treat, and prevent illness naturally.

Many chronic health issues have underlying lifestyle factors - meaning with the right tools and knowledge you can transform your health from the inside out!

I believe passionately that healing and well-being can be achieved through what we eat, how we move our bodies, and how we live our lives.

Registered Nurse, Health Coach

I'm a Registered Nurse, passionate about Holistic Health and Lifestyle Medicine. I have completed further education in Lifestyle Medicine through the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine, and as a Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.

I meet you as you are, with a client-centered and strengths-based approach. Together we navigate your individual challenges and lifestyle related health concerns.

I use the Five Pillars of Wellbeing; Nutrition, Movement, Stress Management, Relationships and Sleep, as a guide to establish balance and overall wellness in your life. We will create simple, realistic and achievable goals that are sustainable over the long-term. This is supported by my experience in Behaviour Change Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

I've had my own experience with stress, burnout, and disordered eating. I strongly encompass an Anti-Diet approach and use the Intuitive Eating principles to empower individuals to discover Food Freedom.

You can connect with me through 1:1 bespoke coaching plans or group workshops. Coaching is provided in-person in Nelson or via Zoom throughout NZ.

Nutritionist

Lisa is a ‘no diet’ Nutritionist that encourages sustainable approaches to nutrition.

Instead of focusing on restrictive diets and counting calories, she believes in reaching your body's most optimal state of health by focusing on blood sugar regulation, your relationship with food, managing stress and sleep, digestive health and hormonal health.

Lisa graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology and postgraduate diploma in health science and has since worked in clinics, gyms and medical centers helping hundreds of people with their nutrition.

Lisa has had her own experience with disordered eating and yoyo dieting which has made her passionate about helping others stuck in a cycle of dieting, to develop a healthier relationship with food and to achieve sustainable fat loss.

Lisa offers in person consultations for Nelson based clients and online consultations NZ wide. Your initial consultation involves an in depth discussion around health concerns, goals, medical history, mental and physical barriers, current diet, supplement use and lifestyle. Following this, you and Lisa collaboratively develop a realistic, practical and enjoyable plan which is 100% personalised to you and your goals, your preferences and dietary requirements.

For inquires and to book, contact: lisareidnutrition@gmail.com