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Health Coaching and Pilates in St.Heliers We offer monthly workshops covering topics that will help you on your journey of balancing your mind, body and soul.

Balancing Act brings together inspirational and talented wellness influencers from New Zealand sharing their professional advice and experiences on wellness topics specifically for women. This is sharing environment where woman can learn from each other and ask questions in an emotionally safe, encouraging and nonjudgmental atmosphere, with insights from both experts and those who have done it themselves in their own lives. The objective is to feel more enriched at the end of the day.

25/08/2025

Sometimes the biggest transformation isn’t physical - it’s learning to calm your nervous system and work WITH your body instead of against it.

Looking at this old photo with my boys, I remember that season so clearly. It was totally normal - grabbing food on the go, intense workouts when I had energy, running on pure adrenaline. Survival mode was activated, and honestly, that’s what I needed then.

But here’s what I’ve learned: many women are still living in that activated state - for different reasons. Work stress, life transitions, health challenges, family pressures. Your nervous system doesn’t know the difference.

The shift for me wasn’t about the kids growing up. It was about learning to calm my nervous system, eat with intention, and move my body in ways that served me rather than exhausted me.

Swipe to see what I mean ➡️

14/08/2025

We’re so overwhelmed by information that we’ve stopped listening to our own bodies. In the middle of our busy days, we just want to feel connected and good again.I’m passionate about helping busy women cut through all that noise and find what actually works for THEM. Watch the full video - I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. 💕If this resonates and you’re ready for support with movement and nutrition, send me a message.

07/08/2025

Why celebrities get results (and it’s not the case for the rest of us) ⭐

It’s not their personal chef or expensive supplements.

It’s having a qualified nutrition coach who actually understands their lifestyle guiding them every step of the way.

That’s why I’m launching something I’ve never offered before:

My Midlife Nutrition Kickstart - where you get ME as your nutrition coach, not just another meal plan you’ll abandon by week 2.

This isn’t automated. These aren’t generic nutrition plans.

This is:
✨ 90-minute nutrition consultation with ME
✨ 7-day personalised nutrition plan designed for YOUR life
✨ Weekly exercise plan tailored to your needs
✨ Lifestyle recommendations that actually fit your schedule
✨ WhatsApp access for nutrition support when you need it
✨ A nutrition coach who is excited to see you succeed

Because here’s the truth: Information isn’t transformation. Having a nutrition coach in your corner who understands your busy mum life? That changes everything!

Launching very soon. DM me “KICKSTART” to be first to know. 🔥

04/08/2025

Easy wins my nutrition coaching clients achieve that actually change how you FEEL (and how your clothes fit) ✨

These small shifts create big changes in energy, bloating, and body composition:

1️⃣ Ditch extreme fasting - opt for 12-13 hour overnight fast instead. No post-dinner snacking. That’s it. Less stress on your body, better results.

2️⃣ Protein is having a moment - but don’t neglect fiber & polyphenols! Think fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds alongside your protein. Hello, better digestion and sustained energy.

3️⃣ Time your carbs - starchy vegetables around workouts, non-starchy the rest of the time. Your body uses them as fuel, not storage.

4️⃣ Move mindfully - but that’s a whole other post 😉

My clients notice: less afternoon energy crashes, reduced bloating, better sleep, and clothes fitting differently - all within weeks.

As a nutrition coach, this is where I help - turning these principles into YOUR personalized plan that fits your real life and gets you real results.

Which change would make the biggest difference to how you feel right now?

29/07/2025

Why I don’t ask you to lift super heavy (and what we do instead) 💪

We are bombarded as women to “lift heavy”, I agree add weights but within reason. Let’s talk about what your body actually needs.

My training taught me that control beats intensity every time. Here’s my approach:

✨Slow controlled strength- I’d rather you lift 2-3 kg with perfect form
✨Side to side movement - because life isn’t just forward and back
✨Balance work - your future self will thank you
✨Quick cardio bursts- heart health without burnout
✨Mobility that flows - there’s no strength without it

Your heavy is not my heavy. And that’s exactly the point. Let’s listen to our bodies all while challenging it.

This is where I can help you as a movement specialist- teaching you to train for the life you want to live.

Ready to move with purpose?

28/07/2025

Real life nutrition: Working with what’s in the fridge 🥗

I opened my fridge and found: leftover roasted veggies from last night, some smoked salmon, rocket, cherry tomatoes, and boiled eggs.

Instead of stressing about the “perfect” meal, I just asked myself: “How can I make this work for my body?”

✅ Added protein (salmon - about palm-sized)
✅ Used up leftovers (sustainability wins)
✅ Got my colors in (anti-inflammatory bonus)
✅ Made it taste good (the real secret!)

This is what nutrition coaching actually looks like - not perfect meal prep photos, but real solutions for real fridges and real busy lives.

Whether you’re at home raiding leftovers or in the office with whatever you packed, the question is always the same: “How can I make this work better for me?”

**This is where I can help as a nutrition coach** - teaching you to see opportunities instead of obstacles, to work with what you have instead of stressing about what you don’t, so you can reach your health and body goals.

Ready to stop overthinking meals and start making them work for you?

23/07/2025

A peek into what we do in class 💪

This is just a snippet of our Pilates fusion approach - raw, real, and filmed in my home studio because I practice what I teach!

Simple equipment, maximum impact:
- 1kg weights (we progress to 2kg in class)
- Resistance bands
- Your own body weight

Six movements that work together to give you:
✨ Better balance
✨ Stronger core
✨ Healthier back
✨ Cardio - getting that heart rate up
✨ Functional strength for everyday life

There’s so much more we cover in our full classes, but this gives you a taste of how every movement has purpose.

You don’t need fancy equipment - just the willingness to move with intention.

Ready to feel the difference?

Get in touch for class times 😊

23/07/2025

A peek into what we do in class 💪

This is just a snippet of our Pilates fusion approach - raw, real, and filmed in my home studio because I practice what I teach!

Simple equipment, maximum impact:
- 1kg weights (we progress to 2kg in class)
- Resistance bands
- Your own body weight

Six movements that work together to give you:
✨ Better balance
✨ Stronger core
✨ Healthier back
✨ Cardio - getting your heart rate up
✨ Functional strength for everyday life

There’s so much more we cover in our full classes, but this gives you a taste of how every movement has purpose.

You don’t need fancy equipment - just the willingness to move with intention.

Ready to feel the difference?

Get in touch for class times ❤️

22/07/2025

Lessons from Umbria: Finding harmony in movement and nourishment 🇮🇹

These photos capture something we should all understand about true wellness.

For three weeks, I stepped away from my structured exercise routine and instead did gentle 25-30 minute movements each morning, facing the rolling Umbrian hills. I indulged in pasta, shared long meals with wine, and embraced the slower pace of Mediterranean living.

And you know what? I came back feeling more energised than ever.

Here’s what this taught me as both a nutrition coach and movement instructor:

✨ **Gentle consistency beats intense restriction** - Those daily morning stretches were more restorative than any high-intensity workout

✨ **Pleasure and nourishment can coexist** - The fresh tomatoes, olive oil, and yes, even the gelato, all had their place in true wellness

✨ **Structure gives us freedom** - Having healthy foundations means we can indulge mindfully without guilt or consequences

✨ **Movement doesn’t have to be “exercise”** - Walking cobblestone streets and stretching in nature reminded me that our bodies crave variety

✨ **Strong foundations welcome breaks** - Now that I’m back to my normal class routine and adding weights again, my body feels ready and eager. When we build solid habits, our bodies actually thrive during breaks and return stronger.

The Mediterranean way isn’t about perfection - it’s about harmony. When we allow both pleasure and nourishment, restriction and freedom, structure and spontaneity, we find sustainable wellness.

Being healthy isn’t about saying no to life’s pleasures. It’s about creating a foundation strong enough to support them - and strong enough to come back to after life’s beautiful detours.

If you’re ready to build that foundation together, come join my classes. Let’s create the strength that allows us to truly enjoy the breaks along the way 💪

What does balance look like for you? 🌿

15/05/2025

✨ THE PILATES FUSION EFFECT: SMALL CHANGES, HUGE IMPACT ✨

If there’s one thing I’ve learned through my fitness journey over the years, it’s that magic happens in the micro-moments and consistent habits. Here’s what transformed my body and mind (and can transform yours too):

🔹The Pilates-Strength Fusion: Since combining Pilates with targeted strength training, things have shifted. Increased muscle mass, decreased body fat (without obsessing!) and improved posture.

🔹My clients report feeling stronger and more confident in how they hold themselves. They are feeling more powerful in their everyday movements.

🔹Those little bursts of HIIT I incorporate for speed and power! Game changer for metabolism and energy levels!

🔹Daily movement is non-negotiable - whether it’s a full class or splitting a 30- min walk into two 15-min sessions on hectic days. On those freer days? I buddy up for a longer walk and get that invaluable connection with friends.

🔹Simple nutrition tweaks matter. Like many, I increased my protein intake but experienced digestive issues. ’s digestive enzymes were my solution (sometimes the smallest supplement makes the difference!).

🔹Micro moments count: starting the day with warm lemon water, practicing deep belly breathing even at my drsk and being realistic about my CAPACITY as a busy mum of 3.

🔹Being flexible and keep pivoting. The only consistent thing is change. This picture that took is already 2 years old. My daily routines, nutrition and fitness habits have shifted since then too. And that’s normal and should be happening! I’ve included a lots more weights, added breath work at the end of my classes, stopped my crazy intermittent fasting, increased my protein significantly - and guess what? I feel even stronger as I age.

This is why I’m committed to keep studying and sharing with you my nutrition, fitness and wellness tips as we evolve together.

My fusion classes are designed around this philosophy: targeted, effective movement that fits into real life and creates real change.

15/05/2025

✨ THE PILATES FUSION EFFECT: SMALL CHANGES, HUGE IMPACT ✨

Hello Balancing Act community! I've been reflecting on my fitness journey and wanted to share what's truly transformed my body over time (and can transform yours too):

🔹 The Pilates-Strength Fusion: Since combining Pilates with targeted strength training, my body has completely changed. Increased muscle mass, decreased body fat (without obsessing!), and dramatically improved posture.

🔹 My clients report feeling stronger and more confident in how they hold themselves - standing taller, feeling more powerful in their everyday movements.

🔹 Those little bursts of HIIT I incorporate for speed and power? They're game-changers for metabolism and energy levels.

🔹 Daily movement is non-negotiable - whether it's a full class or splitting a 30-min walk into two 15-min sessions on hectic days. On those freer days? I buddy up for a longer walk (accountability works!).

🔹 Simple nutrition tweaks matter. Like many, I increased my protein intake but experienced digestive issues. Urban Herbalist digestive enzymes were my solution (sometimes the smallest supplement makes the biggest difference!).

🔹 Micro-wellness moments count: Starting with warm lemon water, practicing deep belly breathing at my desk, and being realistic about my capacity as a busy mum of three.

🔹 Being flexible and keep pivoting. The only constant thing is change. This picture that Diana Sanders Photography took is already 2 years old and both my daily, nutrition and exercise routines have shifted since then too. And that's normal and should be happening! I've included a lot more weights since then, added breath work at the end of my classes, stopped my crazy intermittent fasting, increased protein significantly—and guess what? I feel even stronger as I age.

This is why I'm committed to keep studying and sharing with you all my wellness and fitness tips as we evolve together. Isn't that the beauty of ageing?

The REAL transformation comes from consistency in these small habits - not from grand, unsustainable gestures.

My fusion classes are designed around this philosophy: targeted, effective movement that fits into real life and creates real change.

Have you found certain small habits that created big changes in how you feel? Share below!

And if you're curious about experiencing my Pilates fusion approach, check out my class schedule at St. Heliers Community Centre (Mondays/Fridays) and my Glendowie studio (Wednesdays) all at 9:15AM.

12/05/2025

✨ SHARE THE LOVE AT PILATES IN THE BAYS! ✨

Bring a friend, and you BOTH get a FREE class! 🙌

As a thank you to all of you bringing your friends along - when you introduce someone new to the Power Pilates classes:

- They get their first class FREE
- YOU get a FREE class too!
- No limit on how many friends you can refer!

Join us:
- Mondays & Fridays at St. Heliers Community Centre at 9:15AM
- Wednesdays at my Glendowie Studio AT 9:15AM

The Power Pilates classes are a fusion of Mat Pilates, strength and sculpting with cardio bursts.

The perfect addition to your week, getting stronger with your friends 🥰

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