With a vision rooted in community and nature, the journey of Wellness New Zealand, the umbrella organisation for the Nelson Wellness Space, is deeply personal. Founded by Sarah McGuire and Sarah Cumming, it all began with Sarah’s mother Christine McGuire, whose love for community, nature, and holistic therapies greatly influenced her daughter. Christine instilled the importance of valuing others and cherishing community, sparking Sarah's passion for natural health and culminating in the evolving collaborative of Nelson Wellness Space.
Formerly known as Loveday Chiropractic Clinic, stepping into the wellness centre is like entering a tranquil oasis. Refurbished earlier this year, the calming ambiance, coupled with the soft aroma of essential oils, immediately sets the tone for relaxation and healing. This serene environment is the physical manifestation of the couple's commitment to nurturing the well-being of individuals through natural therapies. Seven years ago, with 13 years of experience in natural health across New Zealand and Australia, Sarah McGuire returned to New Zealand and noticed a disconnect between mainstream and complementary medicine.
Simultaneously, Sarah Cumming, with 15 years in secondary education and a personal healing journey through nature and complementary health post Christchurch earthquakes, felt a similar calling. The two Sarah’s united their passions and visions, and over the past five years, the business has evolved significantly. Initially focusing on retreats, the pandemic prompted a shift towards expanding the wellness community in Nelson.
Sarah McGuire, specialising in intuitive coaching and hypnotherapy, works with business owners and has built a vast network of natural health providers throughout the country. Practice manager Sarah Cumming oversees the clinic and its divine range of products in the adjoining Wellness store, Two Birds. Their core mission is to unite a community of natural health practitioners and wellness providers, raising the awareness and benchmark of natural health and wellness experiences as they believe wellness can be achieved through connection to self, others, and nature.
Practitioners are selected based on their alignment with values of open and respectful communication, inclusion, community, and connection. A cohesive and diverse team of 14 works holistically, looking at all areas of a patient's life to support healing on physical, mental, and spiritual levels. The most rewarding aspect of running the Nelson Wellness Space, according to the founders, is connecting with and supporting the Nelson community with natural health options. They have successfully created a nourishing environment where clients, practitioners, and customers feel a sense of wellness, connection, and belonging.
Looking ahead, the team aims to continue enhancing their sanctuary. Plans include landscaping the clinic gardens to create a space that promotes creativity, reflection, and connection. They envision offering herbal and healing teas and tonics and creating a garden space for small, intimate events such as talks, teachings, and workshops.
Nelson Wellness Space
17 Collingwood St, Nelson
wellnessnewzealand.co.nz
Meet the Practitioners:
Unlock the power of your mind with Mindshifter!
As a Brainspotting and EMDR practitioner, Zoë Lopes works with individuals seeking to break free from limiting beliefs and patterns that hold them back. Brainspotting and EMDR are brain-body based therapies that can produce powerful shifts on all levels - mind, body and emotional. Clients are surprised as processing involves less talk and more action. Through collaborative sessions, Zoë guides clients to access the deep, subcortical region of their brain, unlocking their innate ability to heal and transform. Say goodbye to stuck cycles and hello to a life of empowerment and limitless possibility. Let’s shift your mindset and unlock your true potential. Contact Zoë today to start your journey towards a brighter, more fulfilling tomorrow.
zoe@mindshifter.nz | mindshifter.nz
Seeking support for stress, tension or aches and pains?
Tina Fox Gonzalez is a specialist in relaxation and pain relief, offering clients a comprehensive and therapeutic approach to massage. She combines a variety of hands-on techniques, including deep tissue massage, myofascial release, acupressure, and holistic pulsing, to create a bespoke healing experience. “One word... amazing,” says Tina’s client Louise. “I was referred to Tina via another specialist at the Wellness Clinic to help with my pain, mobility and posture issues with my neck and shoulders. Within 15 minutes of the appointment, my pain had subsided, and Tina provided exercises to support my recovery. She is also very intuitive and helped me work through some emotional stuff. Tina is caring, considerate and wonderful to work with. I highly recommend.”
tinafoxgonzalez@gmail.com | tinafoxgonzalez.com
Bring About Balance and Better Wellbeing
Imagine a tool that helps your brain become more flexible and resilient, allowing you to better adapt to life’s challenges. Tracey Thorn is a wellbeing coach who says NeurOptimal® neurofeedback does just that, “By presenting real-time central nervous system activity, NeurOptimal® helps your brain self-regulate, reducing discomfort, boosting resilience, and promoting calm.” In her work as a wellbeing coach, Tracey helps clients manage emotions and connect more deeply with themselves, uncovering perspectives and awareness for fulfilling changes. “I provide a space where people feel seen, heard, and supported. Let’s embark on this journey of personal growth together and bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be.”
BeWellWorkWell - Workplace Wellbeing
BeWellWorkWell is a place where performance and genuine care intersect for a thriving workplace. With over 26 years of expertise in professional development, education, and coaching, BeWellWorkWell is dedicated to business leaders committed to their own wellbeing and that of their team. Helen Williams’s unique coaching approach provides opportunities for learning, reflection, and growth. “Do you know how to optimise your team’s wellbeing whilst maximising their performance? Having experience across industries like education, government, insurance, finance, and tourism, you can trust me to deliver the results you seek. Prioritise wellbeing, and professional excellence will follow.” Embark on a transformative journey towards a flourishing workplace.
bewellworkwell.co.nz | helen@bewellworkwell.co.nz | 027 542 3631
Transformational Healing
Healing sessions with Monika not only restore a sense of peace and well-being, but they are also truly transformational and profound shifts can happen quickly. She offers healing from an infinite field of unconditional love and compassion and her sessions are for humans and our animal companions.
022 502 3515 | monikam@libellula.nz | libellula.nz
Supporting your cancer journey
Shannon understands the challenges of facing cancer and trying to navigate conventional treatments, dietary advice, and complementary wellness strategies. She will help you make informed and intuitive choices to improve your well-being, prepare you for cancer therapy, and promote a smoother recovery journey. With Shannon’s guidance you can confidently face cancer and achieve a higher quality of life.
Shannon Shattock, BSc, ONC | 027 224 3324 | oncologyhealthcoaching.co.nz
Work with the root causes of dis-ease
Shanti is an experienced naturopath and herbalist with further training in iridology and reflexology. Learn how healing and rebuilding the gut is the key to thriving foundational health. Shanti also offers a Microbiome Renewal Protocol online course. A new paradigm in holistic medicine.
021 056 7548 | thrivetherapies@gmail.com | thrivetherapies.co.nz
Make room for inner growth
Inner Growth Therapy offers spiritual guidance, trauma therapy, talk therapy, inner child and energy healing to people who would like to reconnect with their inner world; find their soul’s purpose; release traumas and blockages and explore their patterns and belief systems that are holding them back in life.
021 130 9221 | judith.v@innergrowth-therapy.nz | innergrowth-therapy.nz
Nature - Nurture - Ritual
Within the Nelson Wellness Space is a hidden gem. Purposefully created with an ethos of connection to self, others and nature, Sarah has a selection of locally and New Zealand made products aimed at encouraging this connection through slowing down, self-care, rituals, nurture and awareness.
Two Birds | 027 545 9911 | Open Monday – Friday 10am – 4pm
