Success Stories and Case Studies
Learn about the transformative journeys of PREKURE graduates and partner organisations, the personal growth, career pathways, and positive impact they are now making on the lives of others through the power of Health Coaching and preventative lifestyle medicine.
Navigating Life’s Waves: Meet Colette Nicholson, Physiotherapist & Mental Health Coach
Navigating Life's Waves: Meet Colette Nicholson, Physiotherapist & Mental Health Coach Meet Colette Nicholson, a Physiotherapist who found her calling in health and mental health coaching. Combining the knowledge and skills of both scientific and evidence-based...
Health Scare to Health Coach: Robyn Cruickshank’s Mission to Empower Women’s Wellness
Health Scare to Health Coach: Robyn Cruickshank's mission to empower women's wellness Meet Robyn Cruickshank, a primary care practice manager whose workplace stress and three generations of cancer diagnosis’ sparked her mission to empower and guide women’s health and...
From School Lunches to Health Coaching: Sara’s Inspiring Midlife Career Change
From School Lunches to Health Coaching: Sara’s Inspiring Midlife Career Change Meet Sara Mead, a PREKURE certified Health Coach based in primary healthcare whose mission is to help change the way we approach health and wellbeing. Her journey started with promoting the...
Ben’s Story: Why Upskilling in Health Coaching Helps Change Lives
Ben’s Story: Why Upskilling in Health Coaching Helps Change Lives Q&A: Ben Rowley, PREKURE Certified Health Coach Meet Ben Rowley, Registered Nurse who embraced the shift towards more preventative lifestyle medicine in healthcare and upskilled to become a Men's...
Revitalising Lives: Amanda Balcombe’s Journey to Mental Wellness Mastery with Still Wellness
Revitalising Lives: Amanda Balcombe's Journey to Mental Wellness Mastery with Still Wellness Q&A: Amanda Balcombe - Founder of Still Wellness Amanda Balcombe, a former Financial Adviser with a 17-year career, transformed her life by becoming a Health Coach,...
Walking Backward Into the Future: How Ian Pritchard Has Embraced His Past Experiences to Find a New Life Purpose
Walking Backward Into the Future: How Ian Pritchard Has Embraced His Past Experiences to Find a New Life Purpose Q&A: Ian Pritchard, PREKURE Mental Health Coach of the Year 2023 Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua, which can be translated as "walking backward into...
Meet Jared Cannons, a Certified Health Coach making a positive impact on whānau wellbeing
Meet Jared Cannons, a Certified Health Coach making a positive impact on whānau wellbeing Q&A: Jared Cannons Meet Jared Cannons, a certified Health Coach at Turuki Healthcare, specialising in metabolic and mental health, weight loss, diabetes and men’s health....
Burnout to Breakthrough: Sports Broadcaster’s Transformation to Master Health Coach
Burnout to Breakthrough: Sports Broadcaster’s Transformation to Master Health Coach Q&A: Kent Johns Meet Kent Johns, a seasoned Health Coach dedicated to empowering men on their wellness journey. Formerly a sports broadcaster and radio producer, Kent's...
Turning adversity into motivation and support through Health Coaching
Turning adversity into motivation and support through Health Coaching Angela Byelich is a Health Coach with a deep passion for helping people regain their vitality while living alongside anxiety. Her journey from a career in Human Resources to Mental Health Coaching...
The Power of Health Coaching – From Cancer Survivor to Mental Fitness & Cancer Coach
The Power of Health Coaching - From Cancer Survivor to Mental Fitness & Cancer Coach From her background in corporate leadership, Katherine Froggat has transitioned into the role of a Health Coach with a unique focus on mental fitness and cancer coaching. Her...
Empowering Metabolic Health Transformation as a Certified Health Coach
Empowering Metabolic Health Transformation as a Certified Health Coach As a certified Health Coach, Jaala specialises in metabolic health and weight loss. Her story is one of empowerment, inspiration, and a commitment to helping others lead healthier, happier lives. ...
Meet Men’s Wellness Coach Carl Muir of The Provider
Meet Men's Wellness Coach Carl Muir of The Provider Meet Carl Muir, founder of the provider, whose unique life path has taken him from corporate marketer to fishing and tourism guide to now becoming a men’s wellness coach, and how through health coaching he now...
From Advertising to Holistic Health Coach – Meet Shelley Smith of Santosha Health Coaching
From Advertising to Holistic Health Coach - Meet Shelley Smith of Santosha Health Coaching Meet Shelley Smith, the driving force behind Santosha Health Coaching. Shelley transitioned from a career in advertising to become a Holistic Health Coach. Her story exemplifies...
Helping Reverse Diabetes and Transforming Lives: Sarah Ahern’s Journey from Beauty Therapist to Metabolic Health Coach
Helping Reverse Diabetes and Transforming Lives: Sarah Ahern's Journey from Beauty Therapist to Metabolic Health Coach Meet Sarah Ahern, a beauty therapist for 21 years who found a new purpose as a Metabolic Health Coach. Sarah's journey is a testament to how health...
From Physiotherapist to Mental Fitness and Addictions Health Coach – An Interview with Ree George
From Physiotherapist & Pilates Instructor to Mental Fitness & Addictions Health Coach - A Journey of Healing & Hope: An Interview with Ree George Health coaching is a powerful discipline that paves the way to holistic well-being, particularly in...
Empowering Health and Performance: From Physiotherapist to Health Coach – A Q&A with Kirsten Rose
Empowering Health and Performance: A Journey from Physiotherapist to Health Coach - A Q&A with Kirsten Rose In the realm of healthcare, practitioners are discovering their unique path towards a more holistic approach. Kirsten Rose, a former Physiotherapist and...
From Personal Trainer to Holistic Health Coach – Meet Alice Rosier of The Health Consultancy
From Personal Trainer to Holistic Health Coach - Meet Alice Rosier of The Health Consultancy In the ever-evolving realm of health and wellness, there are those who stand out for their exceptional ability to drive change. Meet Alice Rosier, founder of The Health...
Clinic Case Study: ProCare partners with PREKURE to ‘Beat Diabetes Together’
Reversing Diabetes Case Study: ProCare partners with PREKURE to 'Beat Diabetes Together' ProCare is a leading healthcare provider that aims to deliver the most progressive, pro-active, and equitable health and wellbeing services in Aotearoa. ProCare serves over...
Workforce Development Case Study: Pasifika Medical Association
The Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) is a network of Pacific health professionals, working collaboratively to strengthen Pacific health workforce capacity and capability to meet the health needs of Pacific people in New Zealand. Improving the health outcomes of...
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