Hauora Coaching and Wellness Programs

Kandace Smiler is a dedicated personal trainer and health coach with nearly a decade of experience in guiding clients toward their fitness and hauora (well-being) aspirations. Holding a Diploma in Sport and Recreation, she specialises in epigenetics-based health coaching and Rongoā Māori, offering a distinctive and holistic approach to personal training with a strong emphasis on women's health and wellness.

Kandace excels in crafting personalised fitness programs that empower women at every life stage. She is particularly passionate about supporting women's reproductive health, assisting clients in navigating hormonal cycles, and addressing the unique challenges associated with pre- and post-pregnancy fitness. Her programs seamlessly integrate modern training methodologies with insights from epigenetics to optimise individual health outcomes.

As a practitioner of Rongoā Māori, Kandace incorporates traditional healing techniques and natural remedies into her coaching, providing a culturally enriched perspective on well-being. Her approach celebrates the connection between physical vitality, mental resilience, and holistic balance, enabling clients to achieve their goals with confidence.

Kandace offers one-on-one sessions, leads group fitness classes, and provides online coaching, focusing on helping wāhine (women) discover their strength, restore balance, and thrive in their hauora journey.

Strengths:

• Tailored fitness and nutrition planning to support women's health, including reproductive health and hormonal balance.
• Expertise in pre- and post-pregnancy fitness, ensuring safety and effectiveness.
• Integrating Rongoā Māori practices into wellness for a holistic approach.
• Applying epigenetics insights to customise health and fitness strategies.
• Empowering wāhine through fitness, fostering confidence and sustainable habits.

Proud Moments/Achievements:

• Expanding access to Māori wellness practices.
• Integrating Rongoā Māori into modern wellness spaces.
• Incorporating traditional healing practices into corporate wellness programs.
• Ensuring accessibility and celebration of Rongoā Māori in personal coaching.

Contact Kandace:

• Phone: 021 033 5300
• Email: info@whakapakariora.com

Ready to take the first step toward a healthier you? Join Koha Fitness today and embark on your fitness journey with us. Get in touch to schedule a tour or book a free trial. We look forward to being a part of your fitness success story.

Location: 48 Hereford St, Christchurch Central, 8013. Reception open: Monday - Thursday: 7 am – 6:30 pm, Friday: 9 am – 5 pm, Saturday: 7:30 am – 12 pm, Sunday: Closed.