Heal Yourself - Health Coach, Tairua (2026)

11/04/2026

As Tropical Cyclone Vaianu approaches, I find myself thinking about the storms in my own life. 🌀

Every storm — the ones in nature and the ones within us — has a way of tearing things down. Our routines. Our comfort. Sometimes, even our sense of self.

But here's what I've come to understand: the bigger the storm, the stronger what's rebuilt in its wake.

Every broken thing — in my mind, my body, my environment — that had to be rebuilt came back with more wisdom. More awareness. More depth.

The storms didn't just pass through. They left gifts. Knowledge. Clarity. A life that feels fuller and more beautiful because of what I survived.
More peace. More contentment. More me.

To anyone in the path of Vaianu — stay safe. 🙏
And to anyone weathering an inner storm right now — you're being shaped into something stronger than you know.

31/03/2026

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26/03/2026

Reset your nervous system and your immune system with contrast therapy ❄️

I love cold water. I love a hot sauna. That luke warm in the middle temperature does nothing for me. This is possibly why I am drawn to this practice, which is so good for resetting our nervous system and our immune system.

It doesn't matter how many times I first step into the ice my whole body resists. Even though my mind wants to do it and knows how incredible I feel afterwards. I feel my fight/fight system turn on and tries to protect me from the danger that is extreme cold.

I use my breath to help regulate myself and consciously tell myself that I am ok and I am choosing this. My body starts to accept the cold as I relax into the ice. After about 2 minutes, I feel a warmth flowing up through my core. My immune system has kicked into gear and is working to protect me. After 4 minutes, I am at peace, calm, and feeling like I could stay here forever.

This practice trains our sluggish bodies, which are used to being wrapped up in warm clothes, in heated or air-conditioned environments, to work more effectively. By consciously stressing our bodies in controlled circumstances, we retrain our systems to activate quickly and effectively.

It is incredible to feel the different systems operating when you stop and notice what is happening in your body.

This practice was key to my recovery. It can be really hard on your system when you are unwell. If you over do it, it can be detrimental to your recovery. So remember to go slow. Really slow. Start with turning the shower on to cold at the end of your shower.

✨️ Feel free to reach out if you want some tips or advice

022 060 8020
amber@healyourself.co.nz
www.healyourself.co.nz

19/03/2026

Taking a moment to breathe 🩵

Our breath directly impacts our nervous system. We can calm our nervous system down by slowing our breathing. This activates the rest and digest system. Or we can speed our breathing up, activating our fight/ fight system to become alert with laser focus.

When you are ill, your nervous system is generally on high alert fighting for survival. One of the key components to my recovery was using breathwork to regulate and retrain my nervous system.

By using different methods, I activated my rest and digest system, allowing my body to get out of fight mode. When you're in fight/ flight you can't heal. You are in survival mode. Your body is doing everything to stay alive. It is only when the danger has past and your rest and digest system is activated that you can heal.

Try a simple box breath to calm your system down

Breathe in for 4
Hold for 4
Breathe out for 4
Hold for 4
Repeat for a few minutes

How does it feel?

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12/03/2026

Our nervous system is integral to keeping us in balance. It has two sides. The sympathetic side (fight/flight) makes us alert and ready to react to danger, and the para sympathetic is our rest and digest.

When you are chronically ill, generally, our nervous system is sluggish or not functioning correctly. We have lost the ability to switch effectively between the danger/ rest and digest system. Our fight/flight system becomes harder to turn off. Eventually it becomes stuck "on." Our system doesn't get a chance to rest and restore, leading to compounding problems.

This is why when you are chronically ill, it's really important to support and strengthen your nervous system. To retrain it to switch on and off effectively. I found two methods that help remind your nervous system how to work effectively. The first is breathwork. Switching between fast breaths and breath holds. The second is contrast therapy. Sauna and ice baths.

You have to be really careful in doing both these practices when you're chronically ill as your system is already overloaded and it can have detrimental effects and worsen your condition. Go really slow! I will go into more detail about both these processes in my next posts.

Please reach out if you have any questions or would like some more information 🩵

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Amber@healyourself.co.nz

06/03/2026

People keep asking, "Have you recovered?"
I can say definitely yes. I've been 100% now for 3 years.

Every day, I am reminded of how far I have come. From being unable to function, sitting on the couch, and sleeping all day. Eating was a challenge, and a 10 min walk was all I could manage in a day.

Now I have just walked the North West Circuit in Rakiura/Stewart Island. An extremely challenging multi day hike that I have dreamed of doing for years. It was hard. Really hard. Mud, climbing over fallen trees, an overgrown track, mud, heavy pack loaded with a week of food, more mud... The reward was stunning views, beautiful bush, empty beaches, wildlife, and the satisfaction of achievement.

If you are struggling with chronic illness, this does not have to be the end. It is possible to get well. You can achieve your dreams. You can live a full life!

Reach out for a free chat. The world is a better place when we are free from illness 🩵

0220608020
amber@healyourself.co.nz
www.healyourself.co.nz

24/02/2026

Meditation is one of the few things you can do that energise your brain.

When you are chronically ill, many systems in your body are compromised. Your brain is one of them. There are structural changes in the brain, causing signals transmitted between different areas of the brain to become diminished. This impaired communication in the brain impacts energy levels and cognitive function.

If you suffer from brain fog, chronic fatigue, or other symptoms that are related to your brain, I encourage you to try meditation. It was key to my recovery.

It can be challenging, so start slowly, use an app to guide you, explore what works for you. My experience was that short sessions multiple times a day where more effective than one long session. Also, try lying down, sitting in a chair. Most important is you make it work for you!

I started doing three 8 min sessions a day, lying down, focusing on my breath. Relaxing, being present, and connecting to myself.

Remember, the hardest part is always starting 🩵

18/02/2026

It is said, "You are what you eat." So yes, it is so important that we nourish our bodies. Especially when you are battling with illness.

When our systems are inflammatory, it can be really challenging to find food our body can cope with. Our food is filled with preservatives, chemicals, and plastic. Our soil is depleted. We are not getting the vitamins and minerals to support our system.

When I was struggling with chornic illness and my body was completely out of balance, the only things I could eat without severe pain and my stomach swelling up so I looked 7 months pregnant, was carrots and kiwifruit. Now I know that was exactly what my gut needed to help with the inflammation.

I went on a FODMAP diet, did some testing, and through slowly reintroducing food, I figured out what worked for me. Taking out the inflammatory food it gave my system one less stressor to cope with. Adding vitamins and minerals supported my system. My gut settled down and started to heal.

I can now eat almost everything again. For someone who loves food, this is magic! I still avoid gluten as I react to it, but it doesn't put me in bed for 3 days.

It gives me so much joy to eat food straight out of the garden, spray free, and grown with love.

A medley of organic homegrown tomatoes and basil straight out of the garden with a sprinkle of feta. Simple deliciousness 🥰

13/02/2026

So what does a health coach do?

As a health coach I am here to empower you to live a full, happy and healthy life. I walk alongside you to find solutions to achieve your health goals. I provide practical tools, science backed research, support, and accountability on your journey.

We are all unique and I believe we all have the answers within us. By tapping into and utilizing your individual strengths and abilities I support you to find your own path to health 💙

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29/01/2026

Muddy boots on the top of a mountain... One of the great pleasures in my life. I have always loved climbing mountains and now it is so much more. It is a physical representation and a reminder of my health journey.

As I start out on the path I feel uncertain, my body is resisting the change. "What are u doing? I don't like this! Are we even going to make it?" I reassure myself. "It's going to be worth it, I know what I'm doing." About half an hr into the climb I feel my body relax and fall into a natural rhythm.

This path has been walked by many before me and there is comfort in this. The journey is challenging. The ups and downs, feeling like I'm barely making progress, the hurt, the sweat, the tears. No one truly knows the extent of what I am going through. Only me. Through the pain and the suffering I am the only one who can decide to keep going. To chose to keep putting one foot in front of the other until I achieve my goal.

What a reward it is when I make it to the top! Freedom. The view is breathtaking. I stop and appreciate everything I have done to get here. My strength, my resilience, my courage, my mindset. It took every step.

So now when I stand on top of a mountain with mud on my boots I am grateful for my health, how far I have come, the lessons I have learnt. The stronger, wiser, more courageous, resilient woman I have become. The journey changed me and I am thankful for every step.

If you are on your health journey and you need some support as you climb your mountain. If you want someone to walk alongside you.

Please reach out 💙

0220608020
amber@healyourself.co.nz
www.healyourself.co.nz

23/01/2026

The last few days have been intense as my home has been threatened by slips. Now as things are slowing down and there is time to relax I can feel the emotion and the stress comining to the surface. My nervous system is in overdrive.

So I am remembering all the things I that fill me up. Taking time to rest, breathe, meditate, walks on the beach, and nourish my body. Already I can feel my system calming down and relaxing. My mind is clearer, my thoughts positive, I feel calm.

As I walked along in the sunshine after the days of rain I noticed this beautiful gift. A bouquet of flowers filled with bees. The joy of beauty and life 🌺 🐝 💛

We have all the tools, it's so simple, it's so easy. The hardest part is stopping and giving yourself time. Putting yourself and your needs as the priority. It's so easy to give, to be kind to everyone else. It is really important that we give the same support and kindness to ourselves.

Take 5 minutes everyday to stop and breathe, to notice the beauty around you, to be grateful 💙💙💙

29/12/2025

Is 2026 going to be the year you prioritize your health?!?

Are you suffering from chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety or other chronic illness? Have you had enough of not being able to live your life?

Are you done with being unwell? Are you ready to make a change? Are you ready to get your life back? Are you ready to prioritize yourself?

If so these coaching packages are for you!

Contact me to take the first step for your health today 💙

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