Space & Thyme Wellness Studio - Acacia Bay

Hi, my name is Anna.

I am excited to work alongside you to help create positive change towards living your best life!

I am mum to a beautiful 6-year old girl Mackenzie and wife of Regan - he keeps my dreams alive, and feet on the ground!

I am a mad-keen mountain biker, and being in nature is where I find my centre. But it’s fair to say I haven’t always known where my centre was.

Both of my parents passed away in quick succession in my early 20’s – Dad from a pulmonary embolism, Mum from a brain tumour. 

At times the grief felt overwhelming, the balance tipped far further than I or my loved ones liked. It has at times felt like a heavy weight to bear. 

But there comes a time when telling yourself the same story starts to hold you back. The habits you create to survive no longer serve you when it’s time to thrive. I had to change the way I look at the world. I had to make healthy change and find better balance in order to live a longer life than my parents – and dedicate my life towards it, because let’s face it, life isn’t easy and progress isn’t linear – it wasn’t going to happen overnight. I don’t always get it right, but I challenge myself every day with finding better balance in my life, ensuring I make decisions that prioritise my health, my family and a positive frame of mind. And I am 100% committed to achieving it – no matter how long it takes and how many bumps there are in the road. Because what I do know is that life is short, and I have shit to do.

Over the years I have practiced yoga, meditation and pilates. Surrounded myself with therapists, life coaches and counsellors (we all need a supportive team around us right?). Pushed myself physically to tears. Gone on retreats, travelled to ‘find myself’ and danced until the sun came up. Discovered the depths of sadness and the highs of happiness. A dedicated student of the universe.

I have had many careers across many industries. I am a Prekure Certified Health Coach, qualified massage therapist, specialising in therapeutic sports massage and neuro-muscular therapy (NMT), reflexologist and Ka Huna massage 1 & 2 practitioner. I have a Bachelor in Business Studies majoring in Marketing, have worked in senior marketing and brand management roles across arts, events and tourism in New Zealand and Australia, and owned a mountain bike guiding business. It’s fair to say I enjoy diversity.

But there is one thing that continues to draw me. One thing that gives me the greatest purpose, the greatest satisfaction and the greatest sense of really and truly feeling alive - helping others and helping them be better people – whether it’s in their personal life or in a professional or business capacity. Because, over the years I have realised that surrounding yourself with people that encourage and support you to be the best you is one of the most powerful things you can do.

So when I was made redundant in 2020 due to Covid-19, I took a leap of faith, a step towards a healthier and happier me, a step towards a more purpose-driven life, and I’ve never looked back. I have big dreams for the business, and I look forward to you joining me along the way.

My work today at Space & Thyme Wellness Studio comes from a commitment to lifelong learning, my own personal and professional life journey, and a genuine desire to help people be their best and achieve their life goals.

I am available to work alongside you to achieve personal, professional, holistic, and physical wellness.

If you are serious about creating positive change, I would love to take the journey with you.

Anna x