ConTact C A R E Central Auckland

21/08/2025

Proud of all the people who took a chance on us to discover that you DO have the skills to help others!
Recently back from Melbourne, we met Wade, who farms and lives rurally with his whānau.

His words say it best:
Writing this review is easy! It's been some days since meeting Kelly and Nancy at a ConTactCare Foundation Course..

Like many, I've lived at the coalface of a family that has to make some tough choices, and carried some of those moments in ways I never knew.
Nancy & Kelly meet you with a calm, kind and generous demeanour that shows up 100% in their treatments with ConTactCare.. It's quite disarming!

And then the results show you why...
- I've not been this comfortable in my body for a *very long time!* (my old shoulder issues, now don't seem to 'define my day')
- I'm seeing choices and possibilities in moving forward I thought were lost to me..
Lastly, I want to thank them both for their unfailing encouragement during a foundation course that says large and clearly - you DO have what you need to help people..!
I'm very much looking forward to taking those chances!

Wade Neumann - Foundation Course Melbourne 2025.

Join us for our last course of the year - 20th/21st Sept - Auckland
22nd/23rd Nov - Auckland
Places are limited.
Book or contact us via our website.

Shout out to ConTact CARE Brock Van Leeuwen Human / Equine whose amazing guidance, teaching and support helped us get us to where we are now. If you are ever in Papamoa you should check him out for all your body needs and courses!

Kelly Nash ConTact CARE Nancy Wijohn Contact CARE

14/08/2025

We have spent decades in professional dance, sport and movement direction - and it shows up in how we teach ConTact C.A.R.E.

Dance has trained our eyes to see weight, timing and breath - and to notice what doesn't move.
It also trained our bodies to have strong balance, alignment and the ability to support another person in unusual positions without strain.

In CC terms this means recognising the skeletons self defence after a surprise impact, using stillness to let bone pressure drop and supporting in comfort so the body can unravel back to normal function rather than being forced. Thats why we can teach you to handle complex situations calmly and clearly.

If you want a session with us or practical tools grounded in bone mechanics, stillness and reciprocal balance, taught by people who can physically demonstrate safe support in real, not text book positions- come train with us.

Last two foundations for 2025 (Auckland).
20-21 September • 22-23 November
Book via our training page or booking link on our site.
Places are limited

22/07/2025

Ready to learn hands-on skills that relieve pain, stiffness, and stress fast?
Join us for the ConTact C.A.R.E® Foundation Course
📍 South Yarra, VIC
📅 August 9–10
✔ Learn safe, effective techniques for releasing tension and restoring balance.
Spots are limited – book now!
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Expert ConTact C.A.R.E in Central, Auckland. Kelly & Nancy offer gentle, effective therapy for pain relief, injury recovery, and holistic wellbeing. Book online today.

22/07/2025

We had a wonderful CC Course last weekend in Auckland! Upcoming course 9th and 10th of August in South Yarra, Melbourne supported by ContactCare Melbourne.

19/06/2025

Bookings now open!

Join our next ConTact C.A.R.E Foundation Course on 19–20 July.

Whether you're completely new or looking to deepen your current bodywork or movement practice, this hands-on method—developed right here in Aotearoa—offers practical tools to support injury recovery, pain relief, and overall wellbeing.

Book now via our website.

09/06/2025

Huge thanks to the incredible for bringing us back together with — our connection goes all the way back to meeting on the 6 Nations Reserve in Canada nearly 9 years ago!

While they toured Aotearoa, we had the joy of sharing a ConTact C.A.R.E workshop with the company and offering hands-on CC sessions. Always a privilege to support dancers and open the body’s possibilities through this work.

We’re excited about future kōrero around bringing CC into the Vancouver community — keep your eyes peeled 👀🌿

We also took a beautiful trip into the hills to visit CC practitioner Sheelagh in Wellington and had the chance to connect with the our incredible friends from the Yirramboi Festival in Naarm 🖤🖤🖤✨

We are back in the clinic in Mt Albert giving sessions and have a Foundation Course July 19th/20th in Auckland.

See you soon!

29/05/2025

Working with Animals 🐴🐶🐱🐰🐮

We’ve worked on all kinds of animals over the years—horses, dogs, cats, bunnies, cows—and still do!
Animal work has been part of our practice since day one, giving us insights into how they move, respond, and protect themselves.

Living in central Auckland means we don’t get out to the farms as often these days. But whenever we do get our hands on an animal, it’s a reminder: the real work is often with humans.

Because animals? They can’t hide injuries for long—like a lame horse that can’t hide its pain anymore and starts to look like prey.
They show us what happens when the reptilian brain kicks in—fight, flight, freeze.
They teach us about pack mentality, herd behavior, and the survival instincts that are still in us, even in city life.

And every time we work with an animal, it brings us right back to that foundation: learning how to see, how to read, and how to respect what’s really going on in the body—whether it’s an animal or a human.

If you’re curious about how working with animals can teach you about your own body and injuries, send us a DM.

Much love to all the animal lovers out there—keep learning from them 🦉

25/05/2025

Within the ConTact C.A.R.E. phenomenon, we've discovered that our biggest changes come from understanding the stillness of bones. We may seem fine in everyday life, but under pressure, our weakest parts become compromised. The method identifies the bones under pressure, triggering our fight or flight responses.

Through our training, we honor each individual's innate strength and provide them with the necessary skills to unlock their abilities. We help them find areas that become 'weak' or compromised under pressure, allowing them to regain strength and support their communities and families.

From Naarm/Melbourne's Hurstwood clinic space in April to Directions Healing Hall Tāmaki this weekend, thank you to everyone who trusted their instincts and joined us. Kelly and I are proud of our students for recognizing the simplicity and potential of this game-changer. Lots of aroha to you all! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Next intake: 19/20 July, with a second Naarm/Melbourne course TBA.

28/04/2025

Ready to go!
The first ever Contact CARE Flinchlock Release Foundation Level training to be held in Melbourne 💥
I'm so excited for this journey for the students, and really looking forward to a weekend of full immersion in this incredible method that has driven so much of my own learning over the past 9 years.
Welcome, Nancy, Kelly, and Dan ❤️

28/04/2025

23/03/2025

🔥 Exciting News! 🔥

We are about to premiere our new dance-theatre work, “Mythosoma”, as part of the Yirramboi Festival in Melbourne!
https://yirramboi.com.au/

This means now is the perfect time to book in before we leave, or take advantage of our special offers below for when we return.

📅 We will be away from April 14th to May 11th.

While in Melbourne, we will also be teaching a ConTact C.A.R.E Foundation Course to the local community!

✨ Winter Specials – Keeping You Moving! ✨

🔹 Single Session: $120 (standard rate) – Book an appointment between May 11th and June 11th, and get $10 off!

🔹 3-Session Bundle: $331.50 (Save 15%) – Available for purchase until May 11th.

🔹 5-Session Bundle: $552.50 (Save 15%) – Available for purchase until May 11th.

📌 These bundles can be used throughout the year with either Nancy or Kelly and can be shared. Spread the word to anyone who might be interested!

📖 More info on the Melbourne course here: https://www.facebook.com/events/491085343715384/

🌟 NEW: Senior & Student Rates Available! Check them out online.

📅 TĀMAKI MAKAURAU | AUCKLAND COURSE DATES

Course 2: May 24th–25th
Course 3: July 19th–20th
Course 4: Sept 20th–21st
Course 5: Nov 22nd–23rd

🎯 Special Offer:

💥 Individual Course Enrolment: $400 per course
💥 Sign Up for All Four: $1280 (Save 20%)

Deepen your understanding of ConTact C.A.R.E techniques and make the most of this bundled savings to expand your knowledge!

Call now to connect with business.

06/03/2025