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22/02/2026

I'm off on a hiking adventure.

First up is the Kepler, followed by the Humpridge. I'm really excited to spend a little more time exploring down South. Fingers crossed the sun shines for us. 🌅

From Monday, the 23rd of February, until Friday, the 6th of March Centered Health will be operating on reduced hours. Someone will be in the office every day, so you can still purchase your supplements and make appointments.

Our hours will be available on Google and our answering phone.

Look forward to seeing you all when I get back. 🥾⛰

18/02/2026

"Our job is to constantly strive for a greater capacity for love and forgiveness within ourselves.” Marianne Williamson.

When I think about how we can truly heal ourselves, where we can shift our physical ailments and emotional/mental blocks, it is these two things - Love and Forgiveness.

Forgiveness is not about forgetting what someone has done to you, or condoning or putting up with bad behaviour. Forgiveness is about maintaining your peace, and it is what enables you to move forward in your life as you let go of the past and your past hurts. And this in itself is an act of self-love 🥰

09/02/2026

All this rain makes for great reading weather 🌧🤓

First up for me this year is "No Bad Parts" by Richard Schwartz.

Richard Schwartz is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, and he developed the revolutionary model of therapy called 'Internal Family Systems'(IFS).

I was first introduced to IFS through Cory Muscara's Opening the Heart course, and it really resonated with me, hence reading the book and learning more about it.

IFS introduces the idea that we all contain an 'internal family' of distinct parts. Some of our parts can be trapped in destructive patterns, but learning how to relate to them with curiosity and compassion can expand our capacity to heal and make us feel more whole.

I have found this to be a really interesting tool to understand myself better, how I tyically show up in different situations and how I can learn to show up in a way that is more peaceful for me.

Fabulous read and really interesting tool to bring into your life and to bring into a meditation session, which is how I first used it.

Much love 📚🥰

04/02/2026

Healing happens when we look beyond symptoms ✨

Your mental mind, emotional world, beliefs and biochemistry are constantly communicating. When stress, emotions or old belief patterns become stuck, the body feels it — from digestion to hormones to immunity.

At Centered Health we support healing through a truly holistic approach, helping the body reconnect, rebalance and thrive 🌿

02/02/2026

Emotions live in the body first.

Ever feel like you can't calm down even when you know you are safe?
That's not weakness, that's your nervous system.

The vagus nerve is the main nerve of your parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest state). It influences:

✨ Breathing
✨ Heart Rate and rhythm
✨ Digestion and gut function
✨ Stress response and recovery
✨ Inflammation and immune function
✨ voice/throat tension
✨ sleep and emotional regulation

When your vagus nerve is underactive or stressed, you may notice:

👉 Anxiety or feeling "wired but tired"
👉 Digestive upset and bloating
👉 Overwhelm or irritability
👉 Trouble sleeping
👉 Heart palpitations
👉 Feeling emotionally reactive
👉 Poor immunity

At Centered Health, we have many tools to support your vagus nerve, one being cranial work. A gentle way to support the nervous system and help the body shift out of survival mode and back into regulation.

28/01/2026

I have always enjoyed supporting mental health and wellbeing. When we feel mentally well and strong we have the opportunity for more joy and peace in our lives.

Through treatment, we can identify what neurotransmitters may need some support in order to balance mood and promote restful sleep. We can help you understand more clearly what old beliefs may be keeping you stuck and exhausted, therefore giving you an opportunity to release these.

Treatment at Centered Health will balance the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual energies in your nervous system, thereby promoting more calm and clarity.

As always, if you need support with your mental wellbeing and resilience please reach out.

26/01/2026

21/01/2026

Stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, triggering our fight, flight or freeze response. While this once helped our ancestors survive real danger, today it’s often activated during everyday moments like work meetings or sitting in traffic.

Our brain can’t tell the difference between a real threat and a perceived one — stress is stress to the body. That’s why learning to recognise when we’re in survival mode is so important, allowing us to ground ourselves and return to a state of calm.

Supporting the parasympathetic nervous system helps the body rest, heal, and restore balance. If you’re looking for ways to reduce stress and build resilience, regular wellness care can be a powerful place to start. 🌿

19/01/2026

It's a super exciting day in the office today. Dr Allison is returning from maternity leave. We have missed having her beautiful energy in the office, so it will be great to have the team back together.

At this stage, Dr Allison will be working 6 hours a week, split between a Monday afternoon and a Friday morning, so appointments are limited.

If you would like to make an appointment to see Dr Allison, feel free to ring the office or jump online.

12/01/2026

And just like that, the Summer holiday is over.

It was a wonderful break, and I'm always grateful to get down to my happy place in Wanaka. Swimming, reading, walking, and of course, the daily ice cream. Who could ask for more?

I'm happy to be back in the office today and look forward to hearing all about your holidays.

Much love 🥰⛰️

24/12/2025

Wishing you and your whānau a peaceful, nourishing, and joy-filled holiday season. May this time bring rest, connection, and gentle reset for mind, body, and spirit. With gratitude, from all of us at Centered Health. ☀️🎄💜

22/12/2025

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas 🎅

I hope everyone has a restful, peaceful break. I, for one, am looking forward to spending time with these two, getting in lots of walks and reading lots of books.

Tomorrow is our last day in the office until January 12th, so if you need any last minute supplements to get you through, we are open until 1.30 pm.

Thank you so much for all the support you show Centered Health. It is honestly one of my greatest joys in life getting to do what I do and interact with you all. I am really grateful for the opportunity.

Look forward to seeing you all in 2026.

Much Love 💜🎄