1:1Body Image and mental wellbeing

Coaching in New Zealand

Imagine waking up excited for the day ahead, feeling happy and confident in your own skin, ready to handle whatever comes your way.

This doesn’t have to feel like a far-off fantasy.

You deserve more than feeling stuck, constantly picking apart your body, or waiting to “look a certain way” before you allow yourself to feel confident or pursue the life you want.

You deserve to feel alive - right now.

Through online and in person 1:1 body image coaching, I provide a safe, supportive space to explore what lies beneath the surface.

We look at the thoughts and feelings that leave you stuck - the constant worry about your body, the guilt or fear around food, the self-criticism that never seems to stop, the tension between wanting to enjoy life and feeling like you “should” be doing it differently. Together, we uncover what’s holding you back and create an action plan to help start moving past it and feel freer in your body and your life.

I’ve been where you are, and I’m living proof that you can come out the other side. The goal? A life where your body finally becomes the least interesting thing about you, and you can focus on living fully, confidently, and freely.

Person journaling in a cozy, reflective moment — close-up of patterned socks and a notebook in hand. Inviting self-reflective inner work through wellbeing coaching.
Start with a free 15-min chat

What you can expect from your personalized Coaching Journey

  • I provide a non-judgmental totally safe space, where all of you is welcomed. You get to set the pace at which we explore the challenges you are facing.

  • I will help you uncover the root cause of your obstacles to facilitate breakthrough moments and deep understanding. This means together we can create change that lasts and resonates on a deeper level.

  • I will provide you with practical tools and techniques that have helped many others.

  • Every coaching session is personalized to your individual needs, ensuring that we will focus on the issues and goals that matter most to you at the time.

  • You will have access to limited email support between our sessions, so you can reach out with any quick questions, thoughts, or additional insights that come up between our meetings.

  • I believe in the effectiveness of coaching because of the fact that you will leave a coaching session with clarity on what you need to do next. And that is why each session includes actionable strategies that will help you make real progress toward a more balanced and empowered life.

  • You will leave our 60min. coaching session feeling lighter, with greater clarity, renewed resilience, and a clearer sense of your next steps.

Start with a free 15-min chat

  • “Marisa is an amazing coach. I never felt “coached” but more so just listened to and understood. She gently uncovers the root causes of issues, quickly identifying and articulating them without judging. It is a very safe and caring environment. She also gives practical exercises which helped me feel like I was capable of creating lasting change for myself outside of my time with her.”

    Highly recommend!

    L. 2023

  • “Marisa is an excellent coach.

    She really helped me at a time where I was extremely low. She was supportive, attentive and showed great empathy. She takes a holistic and client centered approach and honed in on what was important to me to work on to improve my life but in a way that was manageable for me. I really appreciate the support that Marisa had given me and would recommend her to other people looking to improve their lives, I’m very grateful Marisa …

    Thank you!”

    J.2023

  • “I got more than ever expected from my coaching with Marisa. She is so gentle yet acutely insightful. I never felt criticized or looked down upon, just understood and cared for.

    She has a true gift!”

    L.2023

  • “Marisa has helped me to improve my confidence in myself and my relationship. I didn't know what to expect from life coaching and have found it to be an amazing experience where I have learnt lots of tools to help myself manage my thoughts and feelings which I did not gain from past counselling based therapy. I always felt understood and never judged.”

    A. 2022

  • “I feel incredibly blessed to have received coaching from Marisa. She is an incredible listener who met me right where I was in every session. Her warmth and depth of care made me feel safe and open enough to share a lot of my journey with her, to which I received valuable reflections, insights, and skillful guidance in response. I'd recommend Marisa in a heartbeat and look forward to working with her more in the future.”

    S. 2022

  • “I came to Marisa in a lot of a mess having just split from my wife and feeling very isolated and alone. Marisa created a safe environment for me to talk.

    She led me through issues, but allowed me time to think things through on my terms.

    As we unpacked the feelings I had both about my personal and professional life, Marisa empowered me to think differently about situations.

    Marisa is amazing!”

    S. 2022

  • “Starting out in a whole new profession can be a daunting exercise.

    After seeking the support of Marisa, I feel more confident and clear about how to proceed. In addition to her unwavering professionalism, she has a finely tuned intuition that always seems to know the perfect question to ask at the right time. This, in addition to her effervescent approachability, aligns her perfectly with her job as a life coach.

    I recommend her services wholeheartedly!”

    K. 2024

  • “Marisa provides a comfortable environment that leads to open and honest discussion. She has a great ability to pick up on things that are bothering you.

    She also has a great ability to recap on plans discussed and keeps on point.”

    G. 2022

  • “Marisa guides you gently to a better and stronger you in a safe environment with lots of wonderful tips and exercises.

    After only 3 sessions I feel that I can walk with my head high up and be proud of who I am. Thank you very much!”

    M. 2024

Body Image Coaching Programs & Packages

These programs are designed to help you uncover why you dislike your body so much, and then create clear, practical steps to start accepting your body in the moment — and for good.

Imagine feeling free in your body, confident in yourself, and completely at ease around food — what a life that will be! What are you waiting for?

1:1 Breakthrough Body Image Session

Each 60-minute session is highly focused and tailored to your unique body image journey.

I combine intuitive pattern recognition with structured nervous system and identity-level tools to help you access the root of the struggles keeping you stuck in self-criticism, shame, or body dissatisfaction — not just the surface symptoms.

After each session, you receive personalized integration notes including key insights, breakthroughs, and clear next steps to anchor the work into your daily life and your evolving relationship with your body.

Investment: $195 per session

Start with a free 15-min chat

Dear Body: why can’t we be friends?

Body Image Wraparound Reset

6-Month High-Touch Coaching Container

This isn’t just coaching — it’s a full wraparound transformation designed to help you finally feel at home in your body, free around food, and confident in your life.

I’m currently putting the final touches on this 6-month container, and it hasn’t officially launched yet. By joining the waitlist, you’ll be the first to know when it opens, and have the chance to secure your spot before it fills.

Over 6 months, you’ll receive:

  • Personalized 1:1 coaching sessions tailored to your unique body image journey

  • Ongoing support via Slack — I’m here holding your hand every step of the way

  • Guided resources and exercises to use at your own pace

  • Deep transformational work, including inner child healing, subconscious programming, mindset shifts, and somatic practices for your nervous system

This program is built to help you move beyond self-criticism, worry, and restriction, uncover the root of what’s keeping you stuck, and integrate real change that lasts.

Spaces are intentionally limited to ensure high-touch, personal guidance, so join the waitlist to be the first to secure your place. This is your chance to finally create a life where your body becomes the least interesting thing about you, and your confidence, freedom, and ease take center stage.

6-Session Body Image Work

Six highly focused, personalized sessions designed to create momentum in your body image journey.

We work together to uncover the patterns and triggers keeping you stuck in self-criticism, shame, or disconnection from your body. I combine intuitive insight with structured nervous system, emotional release, and identity-level tools to help you start shifting beliefs and responses at the root level.

After every session, you receive detailed integration notes with key insights, breakthroughs, and actionable next steps to help you embed the work into your daily life and strengthen your evolving relationship with your body.

Investment: $999

Start with a free 15-min chat

Wondering what life coaching really is - and how it can actually help you move forward?
I’ve written a short blog post that explains it in depth..

You can read it here →

It’s a great place to start if you’re new to coaching or want to understand my approach in more depth.

Mental Wellbeing Coaching In person or online

All coaching sessions can either be in person at my wooden garden office or at the Haven Health Collective in Nelson New Zealand or online via videolink.

Group Coaching venues vary