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What’s Inside Matters?
​Most people feel overwhelmed when they consider changing their diet or lifestyle and don’t know where or how to start.
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At Inside Matters we know that you want to feel heard and understood and have strategies and tools to improve your health. You may want to prevent burn out or manage an illness. In order to do that, you need someone to listen, offer reliable information, help you stay accountable and provide tools and strategies that guide you to decide what’s best for you.
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Inside Matters reflects an commitment to support others on their health journeys by looking inside matters of health and wellness, bringing you real, science backed information to help you make informed choices. The name was born from a desire to look beyond marketing claims to understand what’s really inside the products we use and consume and how this impacts our health.
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As someone who has navigated complex health challenges, I understand how powerful informed choices and lifestyle changes can be in transforming both body and mind. My mission is to share this knowledge, offering others an avenue to informed, balanced, and effective health solutions.
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Inside Matters isn’t just about providing services, it’s about empowering individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to take charge of their health.
I want people to thrive, to find joy in simple, sustainable changes that can lead to lasting improvement physically and mentally, ​because what’s inside truly matters.​​​​​
Values
Integrity
Cultivating trust by consistently demonstrating honesty, openness, and ethics in all interactions
Empathy
Guided by a deep understanding of complex health journeys and a commitment to individualization, I approach each client interaction with genuine empathy, looking to truly understand each person's unique experiences and needs.
Self actualization
Providing clients with the acurate knowledge and tools they need to take charge of their health in a way that works for them
Holistic approach
Addressing health from a whole-person perspective, recognizing that well-being is multifaceted and best supported through a diverse toolbox of strategies and options tailored to individual needs
Commitment
I don’t give up - I provide unwavering effort and service, and many of my clients say I go above and beyond. If I don’t know something, I’ll find out and if I can't help you I’ll do my best to help you find someone who can.
" I have really appreciated my health coaching sessions with Kate; I have found her easy to talk to, and her suggestions around planning, & goal setting have been extremely helpful. It's great having someone to help keep me accountable and remind me of my progress so far and long term health goals."
Verena
About Kate
Health and Nutrition Coach, Mum and Sports Enthusiast
I'm a certified Health and Nutrition Coach who specialises in supporting people facing burnout or complex chronic illness, who feel overwhelmed and don't know where to start.
My work combines empathetic listening, lived experience and a collaborative approach with tools and strategies that provide a step-by-step path to improvement. This enables my clients to gain clarity and make informed choices helping them towards improved energy and living their best life.
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At my Glen Eden wellness space we offer Infrared Sauna and Red Light Therapy sessions and packages to compliment your wellbeing routine, help you recover from injury faster or boost athletic performance.
Kate's Journey
I was fortunate to grow up in a family that encouraged activity, adventure, and trying new things. As a sporty kid and strong swimmer, I fell in love with water polo at 13 and soon found myself playing in various national age group teams.
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At 20, while studying for my Physical Education degree and playing with the New Zealand Women’s Water Polo squad, everything changed. A sudden viral infection hit and I never fully recovered. I experienced severe fatigue and digestive issues and later on chronic pain, brain fog and slow injury healing. Despite countless medical appointments and specialist investigations that revealed several abnormalities, I was given no clear diagnosis. I was left feeling dismissed, confused, and without a clear path forward.
Still, driven by my nature, I pushed on. I finished my degree, though my career path shifted toward event and project management and community development working both in New Zealand and overseas. While I recovered enough to function day-to-day, I was no longer able to live the active life I once knew or play the sport I loved.
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When I returned to New Zealand after working overseas I reconnected with water polo, slowly started playing again and participated in the World Masters Games in 2017. But the physical toll, combined with life’s other stresses, led to another major health crash, one that left me mainly housebound and unable to work.
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It was during this time that a I found a holistic general practitioner which led to being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, often referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. EDS is primarily recognised for joint hypermobility, but is a complex multisystem illness effecting all connective tissue in the body, most notably the digestive, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems.
This shed light on a lifetime of unexplained symptoms, helped me understand the true extent of my condition and gave me the clarity to manage my health more effectively.
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My personal health journey ignited a deep passion for natural therapies and holistic well-being, leading me to explore and integrate complementary treatments like infrared sauna, red light therapy, osteopathy, essential oils, heart rate variability, mindset, nutrition and other strategies into my recovery. It also led to my decision to retrain as a Health and Nutrition Coach with the Holistic Performance Institute, so I could help others going through a similar journey to navigate their illness with more ease and less overwhelm.
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My personal experience and knowledge of these modalities alongside training in health coaching, nutrition, suicide prevention, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), mental health, and mind-body connection has shaped my approach to supporting others on their health journeys. These skills enable me to offer comprehensive guidance, supporting both the physical and emotional aspects of well-being.
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Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working on leadership development projects in Africa, Russia, China, and Brazil, and volunteer with various community organisations. These experiences have humbled me and also fueled my passion for making a difference in others' lives.
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I live in West Auckland with my son and am a sports enthusiast who is passionate about holistic health.
"Kate's guidance and support has been invaluable. I have been stuck in a health plateau for the last few years with a chronic health condition and Kate has expertly helped me with small changes that have made such a positive difference to my quality of life. I highly recommend her."
Rachael
What my clients' say
"The infrared sauna is a breath of fresh air, literally—unlike traditional steam saunas, it's easy to breathe in, enhancing the overall comfort. The red light therapy is a highlight, and standing in front of it feels rejuvenating. The room also features a great Bluetooth speaker connection, perfect for playing your own meditation music. Kate is welcoming and professional, ensuring every detail is perfect for a memorable visit. Highly recommend, thank you."
Rosie
" I have really appreciated my health coaching sessions with Kate; I have found her easy to talk to, and her suggestions around planning, & goal setting have been extremely helpful. It's great having someone to help keep me accountable and remind me of my progress so far and long term health goals."
Verena
