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About us We are a group of practitioners (psychologists, counsellors, and physical therapists), passionate about mental health. We offer a wide range of expertise and experience. Our clinicians and practitioners are qualified and belong to professional bodies that ensure high standards of training, competence, and ethical conduct. We have a holistic and contextual approach to mental health. We believe in balance, incorporating the physical, psychological, spiritual, and relational (Te Whare Tapa Whā) into our treatment and care. ​“Wholeness is not achieved by cutting off a portion of one’s being, but by integration of the contraries.” – Carl Jung ​”Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua.” – I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past. Fees & Payment Each practitioner has their fees and length of sessions on their separate pages. However, most of us are ACC providers. Some of us accept WINZ, but please check with the practitioner before your first appointment. Unless covered by ACC or WINZ, full payment is due at the time of the appointment, payable by internet banking, or cash. Further appointments will not be provided if a session is unpaid. Appointments and Cancellations Online bookings can be made.  However, if you are a new client, please contact us before to ensure that we are able to assist you. Your scheduled appointment time is your appointment time. If you arrive early, please help yourself to some tea in reception and wait for your practitioner. If you arrive late, the session will still finish on time. This is to ensure that practitioners do not run late for their next appointment. As we are committed to your recovery, growth and / or healing, we need you to be too. Although we understand that appointments may need to be changed or cancelled, we request that you do this with at least 24 hours’ notice. You can change your own appointment on the practitioner’s appointment page. However, you cannot do this within 24 hours of your appointment. Appointments that are cancelled or rescheduled within 24 hours’ notice will result in a late cancellation fee which will need to be paid prior to your next appointment. This applies to ACC and WINZ clients.

Who is Vanessa? I am a functional nutritionist, wellness coach, personal trainer, and expert in behaviour change. I’m a proud Kiwi – trained both here and in the US. My purpose is to coach people, well. Using research-backed diet, lifestyle, and change strategies, I teach my clients how to take control of their health and create better habits. I draw on my first-hand experience of a life lived as a corporate workaholic (senior roles in both private, banking and government sectors) and my recovering from a life-changing accident. Both of which took a toll on my health. I blend science, extensive training and my passion for wellness to design simple, actionable plans to restore your health. What makes me different? My training is what sets me apart. I studied with the Kresser Institute (USA) – leading edge training in functional health (food as medicine, lifestyle, and mindfulness based techniques). I hold their ACHFC qualification – one of the highest certifications globally in health and wellness coaching. I am an Accredited Sports Nutritionist, hold a Postgraduate in Professional Coaching, and am a Les Mills certified (REPS registered) personal trainer. In other words, I am certified to coach and prescribe all things wellness – nutrition, exercise plans, stress management and for lasting behaviour change.

NUTRITIONAL HELP FOR ALL CHALLENGING HEALTH CONDITIONS Do you have a health problem you are struggling with? What you eat may be a contributing factor ​ You set the goals and we work together towards them. Vicki Martin Mackay ​Vicki Martin, Registered Dietitian and Registered Naturopath has over 25 years’ experience in assisting those with nutritional and health problems. We spend an hour (or more if required) discussing your health history and daily nutritional intake. Then we will look at strategies that can assist you towards your health and wellbeing goal, this will include a personalised eating plan, how to include exercise in your busy day, and looking at behavioural issues you may have with eating so that you can move forward to a different outlook on food and health. Nutritional supplements may be included where required and we can also look at tests to tell us more about your health status. I can link in with your medical doctor if you require. What can I help you with? As mentioned before – any challenging health circumstance you find yourself struggling with, especially weight management, post or pre surgery assistance, women’s health conditions, digestive health, conditions related to ageing, vision conditions, and fatigue problems.