My Journey
"This is where the journey began—long before I knew where it would lead."
My first experience in healthcare was working as a carer, a role that taught me some of life's most valuable lessons. For three years, I supported a young girl living with cerebral palsy, helping with her daily care and becoming part of her world. It was a role that required patience, compassion, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the small moments that often mean the most. I later spent over a year working in a rest home, caring for elderly residents and supporting them through the challenges that come with aging. These experiences strengthened my desire to help others, teaching me the importance of connection, empathy, and treating every person with dignity and respect, extra values that continue to guide my work today.
In 2020, I faced one of the most challenging periods of my life when a serious health complication resulted in the loss of both of my fallopian tubes. The experience impacted me physically, emotionally, and mentally, forcing me to slow down and confront my health in a way I never had before. It became a turning point in how I viewed wellbeing. I began to understand that health is about so much more than exercise or nutrition alone, it is about the connection between our bodies, minds, emotions, stress levels, environment, and daily habits. This journey sparked a deeper interest in holistic health and ignited a passion for learning how to support the body as a whole. What began as a difficult chapter ultimately became one of the greatest catalysts for growth, self-discovery, and the work I do today.
In 2023, Holistique Fitness was born from a desire to create a life that aligned with my values, my family, and my passion for helping others. Before taking the leap, I spent six months mentoring under an experienced trainer who successfully ran her business from home. Seeing what was possible gave me the confidence to start my own journey.
At the time, I was raising two young boys and supporting my husband through a health condition that affected his ability to work. I needed a career that allowed me to be present for my whānau while building something meaningful and sustainable.
What began as a personal training business soon evolved into something more. As my own understanding of health deepened, so did my vision. Holistique Fitness became the foundation for Holistique Collective, a space dedicated to wellbeing, community, and empowerment, supporting people to build strength, find balance, and reconnect with themselves.
What started as a dream for my family became a purpose-driven business dedicated to helping others thrive.
"My journey wasn't about becoming someone new, it was about finding my way back to myself."
Awhihia To Haerenga ~ Embrace Your Journey