Foundation You

19/11/2025

Foundation You Corrective Exercise Pods
Mangawhai locals. I’d love your input
I’m opening a few new Foundation You Corrective Exercise Pods — small-group sessions (max 6 people) designed for those who want to move well, stay strong, and resolve recurring pain or stiffness through expert, personalised coaching.
As Northland’s highest-qualified C.H.E.K. Practitioner with over 13 years of professional and clinical experience, I specialise in rehabilitation, postural correction, and performance. Each pod is tailored to your body, combining corrective exercise, mobility, and strength work to restore function, balance, and vitality. Focusing on long-term progress, not short-term fixes.
Foundation You has become a small Mangawhai hub for people who value quality, personal care, and genuine results. It’s not a gym or bootcamp — it’s a professional space where you learn how to rebuild your body properly with the guidance of an experienced integrative health practitioner.
Which group sounds most like you?
🧓 Active Retirees (60 +) – “I want to keep doing what I love without pain or stiffness slowing me down.”

💻 Working Professionals (35–55) – “Years of sitting and stress have caught up — I need to fix my posture, core, and energy.”

🏌️ Golfers – “I’m chasing smoother rotation, more consistency, and fewer shoulder or back niggles.”

🏃 Runners / Active Movers – “I’d like to move efficiently, stay injury-free, and strengthen my foundation for long-term performance.”

🤱 Post-Natal Women – “I’m ready to restore core function, stability, and well-being after birth with proper guidance.”

👨‍👧 Fathers / Busy Dads – “I want to be the strongest, fittest version of myself so I can keep up with my family and set the example.”
I’m testing the best session times for the next intake — what would suit you best? I’ll leave a Google form in the comments that captures your preferences (takes 30sec to complete)

✅ 6 am ✅ 7 am ✅ 8 am ✅ 12 pm 💬 Or comment your ideal time below!
Drop a 👍, tag a friend who’d love this, or DM me your preferred group and time to get first access and a non-obligation integrated wellness screen invitation.
– Martin Gebhardt | Foundation You Mangawhai
Specialist in Rehabilitation • Posture • Holistic Performance

I’m expanding Foundation You into a new clinic-gym space here in Mangawhai — a space designed for prevention, accountability, and support all year round. I’m planning new small-group corrective exercise programs that combine personalised coaching, assessments, and community — and I’d love ...

25/09/2025

Exciting news, Mangawhai!

Foundation You has moved to 1 Pearson Street – the first house on the corner. Same dedication to helping you move better, recover from pain, and build lasting strength, just in a new, easy-to-find home base.
Now here’s the big one 👉 For the first time in 3 months, I have new spaces opening up.
Is pain, recurring injury, or stiffness getting in the way of:
Playing golf 🏌️
Gardening 🌱
Running or walking 🚶‍♂️
Playing with the kids 👨‍👩‍👧
Or simply working without constant discomfort?
💬 Comment below or message me if you’d like support. Spots are limited, and it’s the perfect time to get back on top of your health and wellbeing before the end of the year.

📍 You’ll now find me at 1 Pearson Street, Mangawhai. (inside Mangawhai Osteopathy premises)

As the second-highest qualified CHEK Practitioner in New Zealand, I offer the most comprehensive assessments and a systemised approach to restoring optimal function before rebuilding strength and vitality. If you want to take the guesswork out and build a strong foundation, join one of our bespoke packages today.

06/05/2025

Stuck on a Mother’s Day gift? Sorted.

Mum doesn’t need more candles or mugs...
Give her what she really wants — time to relax, unwind, and feel amazing.

💆‍♀️ 15% OFF Gift Certificates + Treatments this Mother’s Day.
Perfect for last-minute legends or anyone wanting to make Mum’s day extra special.

👉 DM “Mother” and I’ll send your discount code.

Hurry — offer ends Monday, 12.05.25.

P.S. Mums — yes, you can use the code for your own well-deserved treatment too. 💛

17/04/2025

Open Easter Saturday – Free Appointments Available! 🐣
Stormy skies this weekend? All the more reason to treat yourself to some time on the table.

There’s no better way to unwind than with a restorative massage or movement reset while the weather does its thing outside.
We’re open this Easter Saturday and have a few free appointment spots available!

✅ Manual therapy
✅ Injury recovery
✅ Tension release
✅ Movement & mobility work

PLUS – Use code EASTER10 at checkout for 10% off any treatment this weekend. (code valid until Monday)

First in, first served – book online or message now to claim your spot!

📍 Foundation You – Mangawhai
🔗 foundationyou.as.me

13/04/2025

Move Well, Feel Great – Free Trial Week!

Looking for a place to show up for yourself, move better, and stay well all year round?

Come join a great bunch of locals — friendly faces, professional guidance, safe progression, and a good bit of fun along the way!

🧘‍♂️ Align & Recover (Men & Women)
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6:00 PM
Gentle, feel-good sessions to ease tension, improve posture, and boost your energy.

🏋️‍♀️ PostureFit (Women Only)
Wednesday only this week | 10:00 AM
(No Friday class due to Good Friday!)

Build strength, improve balance, and feel confident in your body.

✅ All levels and ages welcome
✅ Bring a mate or a family member, or come solo and meet some friendly faces
✅ Supportive community, no egos, just good honest movement!

Local, professional, and here to help you move well for life.
Keen to come along? Send me a message to book your free trial — and don't forget to bring a friend!

26/02/2025

Wow! It’s been an amazing 8 day training out at the beautiful Sunshine Coast attending the integrated movement science level 4 training.

We’ve been blessed with the wealth of knowledge that brought to the course and as a bonus to make it an even more epic experience and fellow faculty members of the institute generously shared their expertise and professional knowledge with us.

This training has been a highlight of 4 years of study with the institute bringing it all together increasing our professional toolkit when it comes to the upper cervical spine, eyes , TMJ & ears.

Also a big thank you to all my amazing friends & colleagues who made it an unforgettable experience and a big thank you to for hosting the training at their beautiful gym.

Leaving Australia with a full heart and an inspired to bring the knowledge back to the clinic and community.

17/02/2025

Clinic Closed until February 28th. I am overseas to complete the 4th year with the CHEK Institute. New assessments for the jaw, eyes & upper cervical spine will be coming to Mangawhai soon.

You can book appointments from the 28th of February as per usual using the online booking system.

All the best from the Sunshine Coast!

Martin