ABOUT

Hi, I’m Donna.

I'm here to help people create a life that feels more aligned, energised, and truly their own.

25+ years experience · Mother & nana · Heart-centred wellness

─── MY STORY

The way we think, what we believe, and the patterns we live by shape the life we experience. When those patterns no longer serve us, life can begin to feel heavy, disconnected, or unfulfilling. The empowering part is that they can change.

My own journey began through challenge — with weight, confidence, relationships, overworking, and unhealthy coping habits. Things shifted when I learned how to gently rewrite the script. Not through quick fixes, but through consistent, meaningful change.

For over 25 years, I've studied, explored, and worked alongside leading practitioners in health, mindset, movement, massage, and wellbeing. What I offer comes not just from training, but from lived experience.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Each person is different, and together we find what works best for you — at your pace, in a way that feels supportive and sustainable.

As a mother and Nana, I'm deeply committed to living what I teach: choosing vitality, presence, balance, and heart-centred connection in everyday life.

I see so many people moving through life in survival mode — running on stress, convenience, and exhaustion. But life isn't meant to be endured. It's meant to be lived fully.

Through my work, I offer a space to step away from the noise, reconnect, reset, and create meaningful change. Whether through massage, movement, mindset support, or immersive experiences in nature, my intention is to support you in building a life that feels good from the inside out.

"This is not just what I do — it's who I am."

HEART CENTERED CARE

A simple intention: to guide and support from a place of loving intent.

Transformation does not need to be forced. When we slow down, keep things simple, and reconnect with what matters, change can become more natural.

─── QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The training behind the work.

Bodywork, movement & rehabilitation


Massage Therapy Diploma, Auckland College of Massage, 2001

Indian Head Massage and Acupressure, 2009

Personal Training and Wellness Coaching, 2002

Devonport Gym Manager and Rehabilitation Specialist, 2003–2007

Bays Chiropractic Exercise Prescription Consultant, 2003–2007

Education & teaching


Bachelor of Education, 2000

Rainbow Yoga children's yoga teacher training

Yoga, breathwork & wellbeing


Yoga 500 hours — Yin, Hatha, Ashtanga · Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher, 2016

Breathwork / Pranayama Applied Therapies, 2022

Academy of Sports Science and Human Nutrition, 2010

Mindset & coaching


Life Coaching NZ, 2014

Diploma in Hypnotherapy and NLP, 2017

PSYCH-K® Advanced and Master Facilitator, 2018

If you're ready, I'd love to walk alongside you.