About me
A Hybrid Approach: Nurse + Coach.
I am a Registered Nurse and Mental Health Coach in NZ with experience across acute care nursing and mental health. My work is grounded in integrity, empathy, and partnership.
After years working in acute healthcare, I repeatedly saw the same pattern: highly capable people pushing through exhaustion while carrying responsibility for everyone around them. I founded Flourish Within Wellness to provide "upstream" support—helping people rebuild their foundation before burnout becomes the only signal loud enough to be heard.
Neuro-affirming & Trauma-Informed Support:
As someone with lived experience in trauma and neurodivergence, I offer a non-judgmental space where you are understood in context. I provide LGBTQIA+ inclusive care that respects your unique rhythm, helping you achieve your goals on your terms.
Qualifications & Credentials
• PREKURE Certified Health Coach, NZQA Level 5
• Advanced Certificate in Mental Health, PREKURE, NZQA Level 7
• NZ Mental Health and Addictions Credentialling Programme, 2025
• Postgraduate Diploma in Health (Distinction), University of Auckland
• Diploma of Nursing, University of Southampton
Practicing Certificate number NZ- 167892
HCANZA accredited health coaches are recognized as the 'gold standard' for qualified health coaching in Australia and New Zealand.
THE CLINICAL BRIDGE
Evidence-Informed. Collaborative. Directed by You.
My approach combines nursing clinical expertise with practical, evidence-informed coaching to help you reclaim clarity, resilience, and control over your life.
A Collaborative Strength: I don't work in a vacuum. I value the expertise of your GP, therapist, or specialists. I act as a bridge, helping you translate clinical guidance into practical, actionable steps that work for your real life.
On Your Terms: You are already capable. My role is to help you challenge old patterns and equip you with tools to move forward with strength and courage. You remain in the driver’s seat; I provide the clinical map.
A Supportive Partner: I draw on ACT, CBT, and lifestyle medicine to help you regulate stress and strengthen resilience. I walk alongside you, but the momentum comes from you.
Coaching complements, but does not replace, medical or psychological care.
Special Interest Areas
1. Mental Fitness
Nervous system regulation
Mild to moderate anxiety/low mood
Breathwork for physiological steadiness
2. Neuro-affirming Care
Trauma-informed support
Eating disorder recovery
Rebuilding clarity after stressful events
3. Clinical Lifestyle Medicine
Sleep, energy, and habit change
Managing chronic conditions (Hypertension, Type 2 Diabetes, Cholesterol)
Sustainable self-care for professionals
Let’s Connect
Book a complimentary 30-minute call to explore your challenges and see how health coaching could support you.
This is a no-obligation conversation focused on clarity, fit, and next steps.