Your Wellness New Zealand Team
We are a small and devoted team passionate in creating a supportive and nurturing environment for you to reconnect with self, others and nature on your personal journey of wellness.
Sarah McGuire - Founder
Intuitive Development Coaching & Clinical Hypnotherapy
Nelson Wellness Space & Online
Sarah is an Holistic Therapist, accredited Life Coach and Hypnotherapist. She began her vast array of training in coaching and massage in 2003 where she studied relaxation, Lomi Lomi, Shiatzu and emotional release techniques.
She then went on to work at Fountainhead Retreat in Australia. This experience allowed Sarah to work with clients who were suffering and recovering from cancer and other health issues, including anxiety and depression, treating them organically and holistically. In her time there she learnt about detoxification, raw food preparation and permaculture. These opportunities have given her a well-rounded perspective on holistic treatments and lifestyle.
Upon relocating back to Nelson, Sarah began working in the outdoors, managing a guiding company, where she discovered another opening for people to connect with themselves and others through movement and being empowered by nature.
This combination of experiences ultimately lead to her creating Wellness New Zealand offering a unique transformative approach to wellness.
Marti Willis - Massage Therapist - Pregnancy & Postpartum Care Specialist
Nelson Wellness Space
Marti, is skilled massage therapist originally from Hungary who is deeply passionate about her work.
Her expertise lies in pregnancy and postpartum therapies (has a Diploma in Midwifery), but she's also adept at taking care of those seeking relaxation massage, deep tissue or holistic bodywork. Since starting her therapist journey in 2000, Marti has honed her skills in multiple modalities and is committed to her craft. She is on a forever learning journey and upskilling so she can support her clients to achieve their wellbeing goals.
She is happily married to her physiotherapist husband and, as a mother of two, has made Nelson her home. Marti enjoys the community and the beautiful natural surroundings of the area. Her heart is always feels home in Nature. In her free time she loves to craft and create especially tangible keepsake jewellery that is designed to encapsulate other’s journey, with healing gemstones and natiral elements of Aotearoa.
Tina Gonzalez - Holistic Practitioner
Nelson Wellness Space
Tina is a qualified Yoga Instructor and Holistic Practitioner who assists individuals in improving their own natural healing abilities by utilising a variety of therapeutic and alternative methods.
She supports and enhances the body's innate capacity to heal itself. By focusing on relaxation techniques and energy healing, Tina strives to promote overall well-being and balance in her clients' lives. Whether it is through bodywork, reiki, or yoga, she is dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health and inner peace.
With a deep understanding of the body-mind connection, Tina is committed to providing a nurturing and healing environment for all those seeking her services.
Helen Williams - Performance and Wellbeing Coach
Nelson Wellness Space & Online
With over 20 years’ expertise as a leader in professional development, education, and coaching, Helen’s focus is to help people identify what’s truly important to them and set them on an authentic and meaningful pathway to achieve that purpose.
Using a simple but structured system, Helen will work with you to facilitate a mindset and create a pathway to the changes needed; a complete solution to define the way forward.
Collaborating with employers genuinely invested in wellbeing, Helen helps you to identify crucial factors for individual and workplace success . Together we navigate challenges, break barriers and establish frameworks for increased wellbeing and a positive workplace culture.
Coaching can be short or long-term and based around your personal and professional goals, it’s totally up to you. After your first session, not only will you feel more focused, energised and ready to step out into life with new purpose, you will also have the skills and knowledge to decide how you want to proceed.
Helen’s vision is to empower individuals to recalibrate their personal compass to “true north” and be the best they can – personally and professionally.
Shannon Shattock - Oncology Health Coach
Nelson Wellness Space & Online
Shannon is a Metabolic Health Coach, Nutritionist and Personal Trainer who supports individuals facing one of the most challenging health battles – cancer. With a deep understanding of the overwhelming fear and confusion that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis, Shannon helps navigate the complex maze of treatment options, dietary advice, and wellness strategies.
As part of an integrated team at Wellness New Zealand, Shannon’s role is all about empowering her clients. She recognises that amidst the myriad of contradictory information and myths about cancer, there is a need for clarity and guidance. Shannon is here to help her clients cut through the noise, dispel the myths, and chart a personalised treatment path that suits their unique needs and aspirations.
As a specialised certified Oncology Nutrition Consultant Shannon’s approach centres on introducing her clients to metabolic health coaching, providing them with powerful tools to enhance their overall well-being. This holistic approach extends beyond mere disease management; it’s about improving quality of life. Clients under Shannon’s care achieve a solid health foundation experience including increased energy levels, improved mood, and effective weight management. These aspects are not just about physical health but are essential elements in preparing the body to withstand the rigours of cancer therapy and promoting a smoother recovery journey.
When she isn’t health coaching, or running around after teenage kids and walking dogs, she makes the most of sunny Nelson, blessed with an abundance of stunning beaches and picturesque walks.
Andy Cornelius - Headache, Neck & Jaw Physiotherapist
Nelson Wellness Space
Andy is a physiotherapist from the UK with over 30 years of experience. He trained at the Royal London Hospital, receiving an honours degree and subsequently worked in hospitals and private practices before developing his own multi-practitioner clinic in Epping. An avid learner, he went on to become a state registered acupuncturist through the British College of Acupuncture, was admitted to the Society of Orthopaedic Medicine, and has completed courses on posture, myofascial release, muscle balance techniques, ergonomics, orthotics, chronic pain and a variety of osteopathic courses.
Early on, Andy worked with rugby and football teams before working more extensively with spinal conditions, chronic pain and ergonomic issues, treating RSI in members of the Royal Academy of Music. He also has experience in golf biomechanics and video-analysis.
Andy emigrated with his family to New Zealand in 2006. Since then his passion has been to expand his knowledge and treatment of headaches, migraines and post-concussion problems. He studied with the Watson Headache institute, becoming their first fully qualified practitioner in New Zealand. He worked at the Melbourne Headache Centre and has trained in a variety of further methodologies for the treatment of these conditions. Andy has trained in the Mark Latimer Method for the mechanical treatment of TMJ problems as well as in a number of other TMJ treatment regimes. His combination of skills and experience allows him to bring a wide perspective to diagnosis and treatment of problems in these areas.
Andy has a strong interest in alternative/complementary medicine and energy based healing. He has undertaken a variety of courses including Kinesiology, Kinergetics, Reconnective Healing and Reiki, and combines therapies to obtain optimal outcomes.
Andy believes a holistic approach to treatment results in better, more complete outcomes for his clients and works closely with other practitioners in order to achieve this.
Judith Völlmecke - Guidance & Therapy for Inner Growth
Nelson Wellness Space & Online
Judith is a non-medical practitioner for psychotherapy and an educational and development consultant. She offers guidance and therapy for inner growth using different methods like client-centered talk-therapy, EMDR-therapy, family-constellations and Reiki body-treatments.
She is someone who looks at the world with curious eyes, enjoys looking at things, analyzing them and recognizing connections. To accompany people, to treat them with respect and appreciation and to give them the opportunity to recognize themselves is what she believes in.
“We can all make life a little more worth living every day by finding the joy and peace within ourselves and giving them space.”
After moving from Germany to Nelson in her teenage years with her family, Judith worked in the creative craft before going back to Germany to find the right path for her. Over the past 13 years she qualified as a “natural health practitioner for psychotherapy”, an “educational and development consultant”, did a two-year training course in “person-centered talk-therapy according to C. Rogers”, a Reiki master/teacher training which gave her the necessary professional and personal knowledge to work in her one practice.
She recently moved back to Nelson with her own family and is excited about being home and to reconnect with the beauty, nature and warmth this place has to offer.
Tracey Thorn - Wellbeing Coach & Neuroptimal ® Facilitator
Nelson Wellness Space & Online
Tracey has always had a passion for helping people and this, combined with a series of life events, has led her to become a Wellbeing Coach.
In early adulthood, Tracey left rural Nelson for university in Christchurch, where she grappled with the complexities of self-identity. Following the devastating Christchurch earthquakes, she relocated to Auckland, where she balanced corporate administration responsibilities with part-time psychology studies. Later experiencing burnout and returning to Nelson for a quieter life.
A pivotal moment during routine surgery sparked Tracey's journey to becoming a Wellbeing Coach. Along her path to learn how to coach, Tracey became a client herself and began to grow and heal her own mind. More recently, employing tools like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and NeurOptimal®, empowered Tracey in fostering her own growth and healing.
“I am passionate about providing a place for people to feel seen and heard.”
In her leisure time, Tracey volunteers within her community and finds solace in the simple pleasures of nature and walking.
Monika Maier - Transformational Healing
Nelson Wellness Space & Remotely
Monika is a talented Healer and Intuitive Empath, and Libellula is her Heart Project.
With over 20 years of nursing experience in Germany and New Zealand, a certificate in process oriented psychology, and experience as a death doula, Monika knows about the significance of a holistic approach to healing. The intricate link between our spiritual health and our well-being is particularly obvious in times of added pressure or stress. Energy healing plays an important role in improving and restoring a sense of peace and our overall health. Her sessions release heavy energy and restore order in the spiritual aspect of our being.
Through Libellula, Monika offers a safe space for deep relaxation, profound peace, and truly transformational healing, and also for meaningful experiences during and after the sessions. She offers her service to humans and to animal companions.
Monika continues her study of holistic healing modalities to expand her own growth and ability to serve all living beings, and she holds a position as a Holistic Nurse
Shanti Smith - Naturopath, Medical Herbalist & Reflexologist
Nelson Wellness Space & Online
Shanti is a certified Reflexologist, Master Herbalist, Naturopath, Master Iridologist, and Professional Colon Hydrotherapist. She studied in Boulder, Colorado under Farida Sharan ND at the School of Natural Medicine, with John Walpole at the Feet First School of Reflexology, and with James Allred & Madeline Angelus at the School of Advanced Colonic Techniques.
Shanti offers a holistic approach to health and well-being, treating the causes of dis-ease and imbalance while making clients feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible. From the Nelson Wellness Space, she will be offering Naturopathic consultations, Herbal Medicine, Iridology, and Reflexology sessions.
Shanti believes that nature has given us all the tools we need to heal ourselves AND that our bodies have an innate wisdom to want to heal and be healthy. If we treat our bodies healthfully and follow natural principles, then vibrant health is our birthright. We are designed to THRIVE! If we poison our bodies with negative emotions and improper food and lifestyle choices, then our state of health (or sickness) will reflect those choices.
Shanti works closely with the gut and digestive system, as this is one of our foundations for health. We aim to create balance between all the body systems and organs from the roots (guts) up. She makes referrals and recommendations where necessary to other healing modalities for truly integrative care and is dedicated to assisting clients to achieve their highest potential in health and well-being.
For almost 20 years, Shanti has been working from the South Island of NZ to educate and empower people about the benefits of healthy living & eating. She uses various herbal remedies, tinctures, teas, nourishing foods, and supplements to assist the body to repair and create balance. During this time, Shanti has designed the Microbiome Renewal Protocol as an online course to help others heal and repair the gut, which has numerous other positive repercussions for foundational health as a whole.
"Health is our Greatest Wealth” – I look forward to working with you.