True North Ritual

11/05/2026

I thought it was fatigue… until my skin started showing it too.

After losing 12kg in 56 days, I started noticing changes in my skin, particularly in the way it was adapting under my neck as my body composition shifted. With more fat loss ahead, I want to be intentional about supporting my skin’s ability to adapt and recover during the process.

So I had full iron studies done.

Low and behold I was deficient across all markers. Cue the iron infusion.

Iron plays a key role in oxygen delivery to tissues, energy production in skin cells, and supports collagen formation and repair. When it’s low, skin often becomes dull, slower to heal, and loses some of its vitality.

In the photo of me receiving the IV, I’m not wearing makeup and you can clearly see it. My skin looks dull, almost grey, and lifeless. I looked exhausted because I was.

This was my reminder that skin health isn’t just external. It reflects what’s happening internally, sometimes you're so far in it you can't see yourself objectively. That's where I come in! Let me help you get the most out of what you're doing for your skin. Your skin and bank account will thank you for it!

05/05/2026

Mother's Day is coming up and this would be a great gift for any soon to be Mama! Birth and Bloom NZ

A day to slow down… before life speeds up 🤍

If you’re pregnant and finding yourself somewhere between excitement and “am I actually ready for this?” you’re not alone.

There’s so much noise out there.
So many opinions, so much information.

This day is your chance to step out of that… and come back to yourself.

✨ Feel calmer in your body
✨ Connect with other mums who get it
✨ Build real, steady confidence for birth

Held in a beautiful, relaxed space in Mosgiel, it’s a day to slowdown, breathe, and feel supported.

We’ll move through:
– Gentle yoga with Niki
– Holistic, practical birth education
– A grounding cacao ceremony with
– Simple, supportive tools you’ll actually use and a nourishing day you wont forget 🌼

No pressure. No overwhelm.
Just space for you.

🗓 Saturday 30th May
📍 Mosgiel Holistic Centre
🌿Fully catered event

Early bird $149 until 15th May (then $169)
Limited spots to keep it intimate
Book via the link in bio or head to www.birthandbloom.co.nz

29/04/2026

I just really love what I do...featuring some of my favourite actives...(there's so much more than that too..)

It honestly feels like being back in the compounding lab… where nothing is off-the-shelf and everything is created with intention.

Every single product is mixed fresh, customised to your skin, your concerns, your moment in time. No guesswork. No one-size-fits-all.

Just truly personalised skincare, every single visit.

There’s something so special about treating skin this way… and I don’t take that trust lightly.

There really is nothing else like it.

If you’re ready for skincare that’s actually made for you, send me a DM or book your appointment via the link in bio

15/03/2026

A client with the most beautiful skin came in wanting to try a sunscreen.

She loved the tinted version because it gave her a soft sun-kissed glow… but when we talked more, I asked her if she’d ever worried before about whether her skin looked bronzed enough.

She said no.

That was my answer.

At True North, I’m not here to sell you things that make you feel like you need fixing.

I’m here to support what’s already there.

To enhance, not create.

To protect, not perfect.

Less will always be more.

21/02/2026

New treatment incoming.

Not to change who you are.
Just to bring forward what’s already there.

For the next two weeks, I’m offering an introductory package:

Lash lift & tint
+
Brow sculpt & tint with mapping

$85

A quiet kind of upgrade.

The kind that makes mornings easier and reflections softer.

Limited spots. Bookings are open now.

15/02/2026

Cracking myself up over here .....

Bodybuilding analogies incoming, because when you have physios and bodybuilders for clients, you explain multi-phase skin plans in protein, progressive overload and performance terms.

Different language, same principle; build the foundation, increase the stimulus, then optimise the results.

If you want one of my very clever (if I do say so myself) analogies specific to something important in your life just book a Guided North Consultation and I'll make you one you can call your own 😂😘

12/02/2026

Empowerment through education starts here.

I’ve had a few Guided North Consultations lately and the biggest shift?

Women finally understanding what’s in their skincare and what it actually does.

No fluff.
No marketing spin.
No falling for pretty packaging.

Just real knowledge so you can make powerful choices for your skin.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding,

Book your Guided North consult today.

10/02/2026

“I wanted to do better by my skin… but didn’t know where to start.”

This is the sentence I hear all the time.
And it’s why I’ll always focus on calm, clarity, and less but better skincare.

So grateful for this beautiful review to start my time back in clinic and yes, my studio really is meant to feel like a deep exhale 🤍

If you’ve been putting this off, don’t wait years like Caroline did 😉

Book a True North Consultation to get started. Link in bio.

23/12/2025

✨ Two weeks of True North ✨

Two weeks in, and wow, what a start.

In just a short space of time we’ve had incredible conversations, honest skin questions, beautiful support from this community, and a reminder of why True North exists in the first place.

This business was built on the belief that skin concerns deserve to be taken seriously, that you should feel heard, supported, and guided with integrity, not trends or quick fixes. And already, that belief has been echoed back through every DM, comment, booking, and shared story.

Thank you to everyone who’s followed along, reached out, trusted us with their skin, entered giveaways, shared posts, or simply watched quietly from the sidelines. You’re all part of this from the very beginning.

As we head into Christmas, I just want to say Merry Christmas to you and your families. I hope this season gives you a moment to slow down, breathe, and reset, even if life feels full and busy.

And for those who’ve been waiting, I haven’t forgotten your questions around pimple patches, needling, and vitamin A. Those answers are coming very soon 🤍

We’re only just getting started and I can’t wait to continue building something honest, educational, and supportive together.

🧭 Here’s to finding your True North

20/12/2025

CONGRATULATIONS Melanie Pile you are the winner of the Gluten free giveaway!

Please send a private message to me and we will sort out getting your package to you before Christmas!

Thanks everyone for tagging, sharing and commenting.

I have a mammoth giveaway planned for next year... keep your eyes on social media for details 🥰
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Think your autoimmune issues aren’t affecting your skin… haha yeah nah, we know better.

When your body is inflamed, your skin usually lets you know, loudly, uncomfortably, and at the worst times.

Watching my 5-year-old go through it was tough. The irritation, the discomfort, the “why is this happening?” moments. I’m incredibly grateful I had to help support his skin while we worked through the bigger picture and got his diet sorted.

So for all my gluten-free crew, this one’s for you 🌾❌
I’ve put together a wee hamper + a $50 voucher for , one of the most genuinely accommodating cafes I’ve been to (because feeling safe eating out matters).

You know the drill:
✨ Follow True North
✨ Tag a friend who needs this
✨ Winner drawn Tuesday

Because supporting skin is never just skin deep

19/12/2025

Ending the year on a very grateful note ✨
I was lucky enough to win a few things through , including an iPhone 17 (model A320).

I’ve just upgraded my phone, so instead of it sitting in a drawer… maybe it’s meant to be shared 👀

Another giveaway soon?

Because good things are better when they’re passed on x