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Meet our practitioners

Each of us operates independently and is a specialist in our field. We’re committed to building a thriving studio where clients come to build lifetime vitality through strength, movement and whole body health.

Come, join us!

The Well is a group of experienced body health practitioners, who are passionate about improving our clients’ quality of life through improved body strength, flexibility and mobility.

Founder of The Well

Available  Monday - Friday

jen@thewellstudios.co.nz

027 The Well (843 9355)

Jen is  a certified Personal Trainer, Pilates mat instructor, mum of two and lover of movement indoors and out. Her workouts fuse functional training, weight training, Pilates and cardio and are designed to improve overall fitness, strength and movement.

She began as a Personal Training in Vancouver, British Columbia in 2004. Jen has a strong interest in the biomechanics of the body, and creates programmes that retrain the body to move as nature intended.

Jen Rice

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Personal Trainer & Clinical Nutritionist

Contact: 021 082 46720   info@eatingfit.co.nz

Alaina is a qualified personal trainer and registered clinical nutritionist and she believes that exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body! 

She loves supporting her clients to achieve their health goals through both fitness and nutrition. She designs her programs around helping each person exercise and eat in a way that compliments their daily life. Her own passions are for the outdoors, particularly mountain biking, rock climbing and hiking and anything that makes exercise fun!

Pathway Physiotherapy

Available  Tuesday, Thursday

Contact  0273 593 504

As an avid climber and lover of the outdoors, moving well and keeping strong have always been important to Andy. He qualified as a physiotherapist in the UK in 2007. His climbing and his work made him more curious to understand how to influence the whole body, not just the bits that hurt. He went on to study Tom Myers’ ‘Anatomy Trains’ and Douglas Heel’s ‘Be Activated’ technique.

Andy equips his clients with tools to perform better, and to prevent or manage their injuries. He will look at your whole picture health, going back to basics to identify where your habits, compensations and imbalances may have been tripping you up. With better building blocks, he’ll support your journey to a strong, more able and resilient you.

Andy Scott

Peak Performance

Available  Tuesday, Wednesday

Contact  0274 149 470

Julie is a qualified therapeutic and remedial massage therapist and former Registered Nurse. She is a graduate of the New Zealand College of Natural Medicine.

Julie offers sports massage, injury rehabilitation, myofascial release, NMT and Bowen Therapy. She works with clients of all ages and abilities, improving movement and quality of life.

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Yoga Therapy Works

Contact  jane@yogatherapyworks.co.nz

Yoga therapist, educator, and health care provider Dr Jane Hardcastle has been helping people with their health for over thirty years. Originally qualifying as a registered nurse in the UK, Jane has held senior nursing, education and leadership roles in England, Scotland, and New Zealand before bringing this skillset, knowledge, and experience together as a yoga teacher and registered yoga therapist over the last ten years.

 

Yoga therapy is a multidimensional approach to health that integrates Western medicine and Eastern philosophies to find a path to optimal health that is right for your unique body-mind at any stage in life. Whether it's movement, rehabilitation, breathwork, bodywork, lymphatic therapy, or body-mind therapies for mental health and trauma recovery - Jane will work with you in whichever way(s) work best for your health.

Jane Hardcastle

Port Hills Osteopathy

Available:  Mondays - Thursdays

Texting Only: 021 394 003 or email hello@porthillsosteo.co.nz  

Kate has a keen interest in treating babies, children, and pregnant women. Kate is passionate about seeing children bounce back from traumatic birth, playground injuries or childhood illnesses and develop into healthy young adults. Her care for pregnant women can help provide welcome relief as the mother’s body and posture continually compensates and responds to the baby’s growth. 

She holds Bachelor degrees in Applied Science (Complementary Medicine) and Applied Science (Human Movement), and a Masters of Osteopathy. She has practiced Osteopathy in Australia, Canada, and is registered with the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand, Osteopaths New Zealand, and is an ACC registered provider.

Kate Spurling

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Dorothy Lee

Available Wednesdays

Contact  021 158 1788

Performing ballet from 1985 until 2009, I sustained numerous injuries, and sports massage therapy was the best way for me to recover from them as well as improve my performances. My experience with the ability of sports massage to help with sports injuries, body alignment, improving posture, and optimising blood flow and relaxation has led to my profession and passion. For the past 15+ years I have practiced as a qualified sports massage therapist including deep tissue massage and soft tissue massage and led rehabilitation exercise classes including Yoga & Pilates.

 

My clients range from office workers and gym goers to elite rugby, baseball and cricket sporting teams. My joy is to see my clients’ recovery as well as to help maintain top condition in order to improve their quality of life and achieve their sporting goals.

Deanna Mehrtens Personal Fitness

Deanna is a Reps Registered Internationally Certified Personal Trainer with Corrective Exercise qualifications. She is also licensed to specifically train seniors.

 

She has had a daughter, has had major surgery and understands that starting back after life circumstances can be challenging.

 

She believes everyone at times can struggle, but she also believes we aren't stuck there, we can all change, learn new things and create new habits.

 

Deanna would love to help you have a fresh start and live a life of ease, movement and strength that you can be proud of.

 

She likes to teach and train you to move your body the correct way in a gentle friendly manner, but that doesn't mean her workouts are too easy.

Deanna Mehrtens

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Koko Nichimura

Available Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays

Koko Nishimura is a qualified massage therapist specialising in sports, deep tissue, and relaxation massage.

 

With many years of experience in Austria, Japan, and New Zealand, she is deeply passionate about creating a space where clients can connect with their body and mind through massage therapy.

 

Koko works closely with clients to enhance their overall quality of life.

Pilates Teacher

Mirka is a qualified Pilates instructor and mum of three wonderful children.

She discovered Pilates 20 years ago while living in London, UK and the loved the experience and felt the benefits of it. She then qualified as an instructor in 2005 after completing a comprehensive training course with Pilates International in Auckland. She has taught in both New Zealand and in London, UK.

Her active upbringing influenced her interest in movement and variety of outdoor sports. She enjoys teaching clients and her focus is on alignment, balance and quality of movement. Her sessions and classes are focused on vital movements for daily life and an active lifestyle.

Craig Dalton Manual Therapy

Available  Monday, Fridays & Saturdays

Contact  022 123 1998 or info@cdtherapy.co.nz

Craig began his healthcare journey in 2015, leaving a decade-long engineering career to follow his passion for hands-on therapy after a martial arts injury highlighted its transformative power. In 2017, Craig qualified as a Remedial Massage Therapist in the UK, starting a mobile service from a Smart Car. Inspired by an osteopathic approach, Craig pursued further training, earning a Bachelor's in Musculoskeletal Health in 2023 and a Postgraduate Diploma in Osteopathy in 2024 from Te Pūkenga, New Zealand.

 

Craig's proactive "treat as you assess" style blends his problem-solving skills with expertise in osteopathy, engineering, and massage therapy. He specializes in geriatric health, chronic sports injuries, and low back pain. Outside work, Craig enjoys skateboarding, bouldering, hiking, martial arts, animal flow, and board games.

Craig Dalton

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Trinity Bonner

Trinity is a qualified personal trainer specialising in sports science, offering exceptional, science-based training tailored to your unique goals. Whether you're looking for a fun and engaging way to get moving or seeking high-performance training for sports, Trinity provides the expertise and motivation to help you succeed.

What she loves most about being a personal trainer is witnessing her clients achieve their goals and thrive as they unlock their physical potential.

With a personal passion for boxing, strength training, calisthenics, and a deep appreciation for music, Trinity brings energy, enthusiasm, and a personalised touch to every session. Train with Trinity and take the first step toward a stronger, healthier you!

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