Kia Ora, I’m Erin!

I’m a wife, mum, teacher, coach, and lifelong learner with a deep love for food, movement, people, and the messy, meaningful work of being human.

I support women who are capable, caring, and often exhausted. Women who want to feel more at home in their bodies, more at ease in their lives, and more connected to what actually matters to them.

My approach weaves together nutrition, movement, mindset, and compassion, always with the understanding that real life is full, and that wellbeing needs to fit within it, not become another thing to strive for.

I whakapapa to Ngāi Tahu and am exploring this part of myself and where I come from. I’m also a follower of Jesus, and my faith shapes my values, particularly compassion, dignity, hope, and the way I hold space for others.

The short version

I believe food should be enjoyed, movement should feel good, and caring for yourself shouldn’t require perfection or punishment.

My work is about helping you reconnect with your body, rebuild trust with yourself, and find simple, sustainable ways to feel more energised, calm, and grounded in your everyday life.

This kind of self-care doesn’t stop with you, it ripples out into your relationships, your work, and the way you show up in the world.

How I came to this work

Like many women, my relationship with food, movement, and my body hasn’t always been simple.

I’ve used control when life felt out of control.
I’ve eaten to numb emotions.
I’ve pushed my body hard, and at other times felt disconnected from it altogether.

Becoming a mother, particularly after infertility, a challenging pregnancy, and an extremely premature birth, deepened my understanding of just how complex our relationship with our bodies can be. It also strengthened my desire to support women in a way that honours both physical health and emotional wellbeing.

My faith has been part of how I’ve made sense of these seasons, not as a set of easy answers, but as a grounding presence through uncertainty, grief, and growth.

This work is personal for me, not because I have it all figured out, but because I know what it’s like to be a work in progress.

My background & approach

My professional background includes training in:

Human Nutrition
Personal Training
Pilates and Yoga
Postpartum recovery and mental health

Alongside formal study, I’ve spent years teaching, coaching, reading, listening, and learning; from clients, students, and my own life.

I currently teach in the pre-health programme at Ara Institute of Canterbury, and I love supporting people as they build confidence, knowledge, and clarity about where they’re heading.

When working together, we might explore:

nutrition and habits
movement that supports rather than depletes
mindset, stress, and self-talk
patterns that keep you stuck
what a realistic, nourishing life looks like for you

There’s structure, but no rigidity. Support, but no pressure to perform.

What it’s like to work with me

I’m warm, honest, and practical.
I’ll encourage you, support you, and gently challenge you when needed.

I don’t believe in quick fixes or pushing through at all costs. Instead, I aim to help you build a toolkit you can actually use. One that supports your energy, your nervous system, and your real life.

I work with people of all backgrounds and belief systems. While my values are shaped by my faith, my role is never to impose those beliefs, but to offer care, curiosity, and respect for your own lived experience.

Ultimately, this work is about helping you live in a way that feels more aligned, more spacious, and more sustainable.

If you’re wondering…

You don’t need to be “better” before starting.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need a willingness to begin where you are.

If that resonates, I’d love to connect.

Contact me

Qualifications

Cert Fitness (REPS registered)
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Nutrition – Ara Institute of Canterbury)
PCES – Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
Matt Pilates (Studio Pilates)
YTT200 (Holy Yoga)
Lifestyle and Wellbeing (University of Canterbury)
Nutrition and Mental Health (TED-Ed)

Also: mum to Benny, wife to David, chocolate lover, plant mum, travel addict, photographer, and someone who still believes life is meant to be enjoyed.