Based in Nelson, NZ
Serving clients worldwide
your BODY IMAGE COACH, Marisa.
Body image coaching for women who want to make peace with their bodies and food… so you can feel free around food and finally at home in your body.
Are you Tired of…
constantly checking or comparing your body
feeling guilty or anxious around food
getting stuck in cycles of restriction and overthinking
feeling “not good enough” in your own skin
letting body worries affect your confidence, mood or what you do
If this feels familiar, please know: you’re not alone. And this free interactive quiz could be the start of feeling a little lighter.
In just 2 minutes, it will help you identify what could be most useful for you right now. And the best part?
It gives you a personalised starting tool you can try straight away.
I’m so glad you are here
I’m Marisa, a Body Image Coach
supporting women who are tired of fighting their bodies and ready to feel free, confident, and at home in themselves again.
My work blends practical tools, nervous system support, and deep self-worth work, so change feels achievable, grounded and sustainable for the long-haul.
I’m trained in mental wellbeing coaching and specialize in body image and rebuilding trust with food and your body.
This is very close to my heart, as I have lived through it myself. You can read more about my story here.
Not sure where to begin? Start with my free Body Image Quiz. In just 2 minutes, you'll get a personalised tool to help you take your first practical step.
“The life of your dreams unfolds when you feel safe enough to be fully yourself.”Marisa, Kokon Coaching
Ways we can work together…
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Body Image Clarity Session
60 minute session with Marisa
This focused 60-minute session is designed to help you understand what’s really driving your body image struggles.
Together, we will:
• Identify your core pattern
• Uncover what’s keeping you stuck
• Map out your next aligned stepYou’ll leave with clarity, practical tools, and a deeper understanding of what your body and mind actually need.
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Dear Body: I want to be Friends
A 6-Month Coaching Container
For women ready to go deeper.
This structured container supports you to rebuild your relationship with food, your body, and your self-worth, with steady guidance, accountability, and space to integrate lasting change.
This High-Touch Program Includes:
• 1:1 coaching sessions
• Ongoing WhatsApp support
• Guided meditations, somatic exercises, and mindset work
• Strengthening identity beyond appearanceThis is not quick-fix work. It’s sustainable transformation, designed to create true freedom with your body and food.
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Women’s Wellbeing Retreats
Small group retreats locally in New Zealand
Immersive, nourishing day retreats designed to reconnect you with your body, your rhythm, and your inner knowing.
These small-group experiences blend guided reflection, gentle ritual, meaningful connection, and rest - creating space to integrate what you’ve been carrying.
Retreats run seasonally and are offered by invitation or waitlist.
5.0 stars by past clients