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38 | April 2025
Cutting Edge salon director Sharron Holland
Personal coaching for the win
by Paul Taylor
Getting t, staying t and achieving your personal physical or sports goals should be relatively straightforward - eat the right things, train and recover. But life o en gets in the way and before you know it, the progress train has been slowed or even derailed.
While there are a million online courses and programmes marketed at us every day, choosing instead to go local and get a personal trainer can be the right option for busy Queenstowners to stay on track.
“I can give someone a stock standard programme that will work, but they won’t necessarily make those changes stick,” Queenstown PT Stephanie Caruso says.
“You have to understand someone’s lifestyle, their work-life balance, stress and habits. at’s what a personal trainer can o er. What is their starting point?
How are they training now? What are they eating? What are their goals and how much e ort do they have to give? It needs to be manageable for them.
“And then once someone’s three or four weeks into a plan, and shit gets hard, it’s about providing support and accountability. You can tell from a response to a text how things are going, whether they respond with ‘yeah, it’s going okay’, or ‘I had a great week!’.
“ ere’s just so much to it, and you need that holistic approach, but it’s really rewarding to see someone making progress towards their goals, and nailing those three pillars of training, nutrition and recovery, while dealing with outside stressors too i.e. work, life, and relationship balance.”
ere are dozens of personal trainers based in Queenstown, either working out of the various gyms or independently with clients. Finding the right one for you can be life changing.
Canadian Caruso, who also works as a re ghter at Queenstown Airport, competes as a natural body builder, winning gold in the Ms Figure Novice at the ICN NZ Nationals 2024, along with an armful of other medals. She also works with Carlson Gracie Jiu-Jitsu ghters on their conditioning and weight ahead of international tournaments, such as the World Masters in the USA and Japan, and the Pan Paci c Championships in Melbourne.
Training for a body building comp takes years of dedication but social media, particularly Instagram, can give people unrealistic expectations of what can be achieved in a short timeframe.
“It’s a big facade because what you see is someone’s chapter 10 or chapter 20. ey’ve been doing this for ve to 10 years at a minimum, consistently tracking and consistently at the gym, but they don’t explain that in their posts.
“So you click and think ‘Oh my God, I can achieve that in eight weeks’, but it’s just unrealistic to have these habits stick for years and years to come. We don’t want people to relapse and gain unhealthy weight back too fast or unhealthily. It always comes down to the fundamental basics.
“I want to work with people who can see the long-term process. If someone’s looking for an eight-week blast, or to get better for summer, my response is ‘how about we work with this for a year?’ Because it’s about building someone’s skills, or else you go through the process of start, cancel, start, cancel. But people shouldn’t be afraid to reach out ask questions.”
While a long-term approach is the best option, small steps build con dence and make progress sustainable, she says, while nding a supportive community can also help you stay committed.
“Drinking a litre of water a day, or walking 30 minutes, might be a box you can tick this week, and you’re on your way,” she says.
“Everyone is di erent but the most important thing for everyone is you have to be uncomfortable. People love to be comfortable but you need to move beyond that to notice a di erence. It’s about thinking ‘I’m going to try something hard today, try something I haven’t done before’, and then you’ll start to see those small successes and you can build on that.
“And using energy gives you energy. Just by walking 30 minutes, or 10,000 steps a day, whatever that starting point is for you, your body responds and you have more energy. It’s a powerful thing and a domino e ect once you start to move.”
Contact Stephanie via stephanie.caruso@hotmail.com Instagram handle: coachstephaniecaruso_pt
Queenstown Hair: Where confidence begins at the crown
In the heart of Queenstown, nestled on Camp Street, lies a sanctuary where style meets soul - Queenstown Hair. With a stellar 5.0 rating across over 300 reviews, this salon has become a cornerstone of the local beauty scene, celebrated for its exceptional service, welcoming atmosphere, and transformative hair artistry.
Cra ing beauty with purpose
At Queenstown Hair, the mission transcends mere aesthetics. e team is dedicated to helping clients feel empowered and con dent, ensuring that every visit leaves them feeling like the best version of themselves. is commitment is rooted in core values of sustainability, community, inclusivity, and authenticity, which permeate every aspect of the salon’s operations - from the choice of products to the personalised services o ered.
A symphony of services
Queenstown Hair o ers a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet diverse styling needs. Whether it’s a precision cut, vibrant colouring, or a special occasion updo, the salon’s talented stylists ensure each client receives a luxurious and personalised experience. Notably, their balayage treatments, starting from $380, have garnered acclaim for their natural, sun-kissed results.
Voices of satisfaction
e salon’s excellence is echoed in the voices of its clients. One patron shares: “ is place is the best! I went to Wioleta initially to save my hair a er many months of bad home colouring and have been a loyal customer ever since. She listens attentively to what you want and always delivers the best results.” Another enthuses: “Best hair salon I’ve been to in a long time! Booked on a very busy day and yet Wioletta took her time with me and made sure the result was exactly as I wanted.”
Inclusivity at its core
Queenstown Hair prides itself on being a space where everyone feels welcome. Identifying as a women-
owned business, the salon is also recognized as LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space. Such inclusivity ensures that every client, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and respected.
Experience the transformation
Located at 45 Camp Street, Queenstown Hair operates from Tuesday to Saturday, o ering exible hours to accommodate busy schedules. Appointments can be easily booked through their website or by calling +64 3 442 8210.
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Natural preventative medicine
by Jessica Allen
Emma Pearce is an experienced Naturopath who has been treating Otago locals since 2004. Her Country Lane clinic provides a range of services including allergy testing, hemaview, and stress management. With winter just around the corner, she’s got plenty of tips to keep your immunity up.
Pearce is passionate about natural health and has always had an interest in food and nutrition. Specialising in medical herbalism, she treats a lot of stress, anxiety, allergy, immunity and gut health issues for local residents. She says that the key to being healthy all stems from diet.
“I do a lot of work on diet and it’s making sure you’ve got adequate protein on a diet, because every single cell in the body, including the immune system, is based on protein. And if you’re not eating enough protein, then you’re not making good, strong immune cells,” Pearce says.
Proteins include those from animals such as dairy, eggs, meat and sh, as well as vegetable proteins such as nuts, grains and pulses. Coming into winter, one way we can boost our immunity is to do a liver detox, which will help our bodies get rid of toxic overload, meaning our immune systems aren’t tied up dealing with toxins. is will leave you ghting t for any bugs, bacteria or viruses that might enter your system.
You can pop by to see Pearce and get a hemaview done, which is a live blood analysis, where she can develop tailor-made treatment strategies that meet your individual needs. First taking a drop or two of blood, Pearce will look at your living blood cells and analyse them, assessing factors of your health including poor nutrition, high fat diet, stress, smoking, alcohol, immune system health, in ammation and more.
“It’s a really good way of checking iron, folic acid, liver, gut health, and immunity levels. It’s really quite a specialised thing – not many people do it. When you go to get a blood test, the phlebotomists, they stain and kill it, where as we look at it live.”
Pearce also o ers allergy testing. e incidence of food allergies is on the rise, and it’s o en a multi factorial cause. Pearce explains that a lot of it can come down to where our food comes from, what we are eating and where it comes from. By o ering professional food allergy, toxic metal and chemical testing, she can get to the cause of the symptoms.
Pearce loves what she does and says her favourite part of her job is being able to change people’s lives every day through education and support. She likes to show the medication isn’t always the way. She also loves working alongside GPs to come up with the best possible solutions for patients.
“I wanted to go into naturopathy because I wanted to show people that it’s not all airy fairy, hippy, it’s all based on anatomy and physiology, and there’s a lot of common sense in it. Just working with the seasons, working with whole foods. Everything I do is science based, from nutrition to working with anatomy and physiology, but also pathophysiology to study disease,” Pearce says.
Pearce o ers consultations, which provide a diet analysis and other nutritional tests if needed –everyone is treated on an individual basis. If you’d like more information about Emma Pearce, her clinic and the services she provides, as well as information on booking an appointment, you can head to queenstownnaturopathy.co.nz
Pearce’s tips for staying healthy:
1. Cut down on ca eine: to help ensure you’re getting an adequate amount of sleep, eight to nine hours a night, and listening to your circadian rhythm. You can replace co ee with other warm drinks such as bone broth, miso soup, a homemade lemon and honey drink. “You can still have co ee, but you might just cut down to one cup a day.” Reducing ca eine can also help with anxiety and reducing stress levels.
2. Take a probiotic: “ e most popular supplement for winter, especially for kids, is a probiotic, because 70% of our immune system lives in our gut.” Probiotics help to support gut health, immunity and overall wellbeing, restoring balance to our gut microbiomes.
3. Get yourself a good vitamin C supplement: vitamin C makes up part of the adrenal gland, and taking a supplement will help with its healthy function. Vitamin C also helps your body to produce white blood cells, which ght infections in the body.
Pelvic health - pay attention down there!
by Sue Fea
For most new mums daily pelvic oor exercises can seem like a drag but the experts say if they don’t do them, it will be.
Pelvic physiotherapy is now a readily available specialist area with several highlyquali ed practitioners – private and publicly-funded, in Queenstown, sporting long waiting lists as demand increases.
It’s not just the girls who need to pay attention down there, but e Pelvic Physio Queenstown owner Meesha Powell sees a good number of male patients, referred by GPs, too.
Powell, who hails from Perth with a post-graduate quali cation, says pelvic physiotherapy has come into its own in the last 10 years. “With recent changes providing ACC funding there’s more awareness and accessibility to pelvic help.”
Setting up practice in 2022, Powell says the area was quite behind in its pelvic health o erings. “ ere was no solid referral network, but it’s de nitely happening now, and the GPs are very supportive and onto it.”
at assessment early on when initial problems arise can help o oad specialist urologist waitlists and avoid surgical interventions, she says.
Awareness and education start before birth and Powell says there are now some excellent pelvic health programmes and classes o ered locally.
It’s not a one size, ts all area though. While there are various apps and devices that can help engage the pelvic oor, she urges women to get that six-week post-natal check to ensure their exercises are safe and suitable for them.
And long a er the babies have grown, the leakage can begin, Powell says.
“Despite what older women may think, any kind of urinary leakage is not normal,” she says.
Le unchecked, even minor bladder and bowel prolapses can become more serious and eventually require surgery.
“A major part of women’s health is incontinence and organ prolapse, and symptoms do appear as women age with perimenopause and menopause symptoms,” she says. “But if you keep up a good baseline of pelvic health, you’re less likely to have those symptoms or that leakage.”
While the “gold standard” detection is a vaginal examination, many patients prefer real time ultrasound which gives women and men a direct visual of what’s happening when they contract their pelvic oor. “It’s like a training device or tool. We’re leaning more towards this digital ultrasound which is a great advantage for men,” she says. “We screen for signs of prostate problems and if we detect anything we bring a urologist on board.”
Most men she sees are experiencing urinary problems related to their prostate and bowel dysfunction. “We work on bowel management, constipation and straining. Men I treat come in for rectal problems like hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse. Increasingly GPs are referring men.”
While younger men are becoming more proactive there’s usually a lack of awareness, many men nding it di cult to urinate.
She does see a few children too with bowel and bladder leakages, and some young endometriosis patients. “Although we’re better at treating that through the holistic picture now with diet and lifestyle.”
In 2024 the NZ Medical Journal says 43.5% of women aged from 16 to 74 had some sort of urinary incontinence, while 50% of women 50-years-plus had leakage.
“Women are four times as likely as men to have incontinence.”
Powell believes Kiwi women could be a bit better supported by our healthcare system, being more heard and seen. “I do get clients who say they’ve had this problem for 10 years and nobody they’ve seen has done anything about it. It’s not normal to leak urine so don’t be dismissive. ere’s ACC help now so be proactive in seeking help.”
Women’s health physio Kate Campbell, who operates out of Lakes District Hospital, treats a lot of local women for ACC maternal birth injuries and post-natal pelvic oor issues, from bladder and bowel problems to prolapses. With all her patients by referral only, Campbell says many of the birth injury problems can be largely preventable with education.
“I see a lot of peri or postmenopausal women with bladder problems where low estrogen is a major factor, which for some, a script for topical vaginal estrogen can
make a big di erence. It’s a big trend,” she says.
“We need more education about hormone health and how hormones a ect the pelvic oor,” she says. A lack of vaginal estrogen or low pelvic estrogen can contribute to bladder incontinence, or urgency, and worsen prolapse symptoms. “It just makes the vagina irritable and grumpy,” she says.
She’d love to see more public funding for care leading up to birth. “Pre-birth screening can identify who’s at risk and who’s not.”
Birth injury patients, including migrant women who’ve birthed here, are publicly funded but as a part-timer her waiting list for other issues is “pretty signi cant” with up to 20 women currently waiting.
Early signs: Urinary leakage that persists a er six weeks
Watch for: Changes in bladder and bowel emptying habits – not quite feeling that’s complete
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027 330 8225 | sarah.therapy@outlook.com www.sarahnicolltherapy.co.nz Terrace Junction, 1092 Frankton Road
Renowned locally for her work with both women and men, The Pelvic Physio Meesha Powell with one of her key educational tools – the pelvis
Cutting Edge is Queenstown’s leading hair care centre celebrating 25 years of business this year.
Salon Director Sharron Holland has been styling Queenstown for over 33 years. e salon was originally in Shotover St before relocating to Frankton at e Landing shopping centre 10 years ago. e team at Cutting Edge has always been made up of talented local and international stylists. Sharron leads her team through the ever evolving profession with the inclusion of each stylist’s modern hair styling techniques making for a globally relevant hair styling approach. e Cutting Edge team is always learning from one another to bring the best hair styling experience to every client.
Upon arrival at Cutting Edge, clients are greeted with a beautiful relaxing salon. A visit to the salon is more than a haircut, it’s time for one’s self, a small snippet of time out of someone’s day to sit, relax and feel beautiful. Cutting Edge has many loyal clients that come in weekly for their hairdo, their ‘me time’, for their wellbeing. e positive energy and welcoming nature of the salon aim to give clients a break from modern day stresses and reconnect with their con dence and capability.
Cutting Edge are stockists of 20 ranges of the best hair care products. Whatever the hair needs they have the products and professional advice to detangle the toughest of locks. Stocking core ranges such as Wella, GHD, Moroccanoil, Nioxin and Clever Curl to name a few, each covering speci c niches. In recent years, Sharron has launched the salon’s hair care selection online, o ering all the in-store products for purchase nationwide. Plus it’s an easy option for click and collect for the locals.
Wella Professional is a globally-recognised brand, now known for being the No.1 in salon colour brand in the world. As a leading Wella salon within New Zealand Cutting Edge is honored to be partnered with Wella to create beautiful colours for our clients. e newest
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colour range Shine nity has been a great success in salon, the clients are loving how they can enhance their natural colour with shine and condition. Cutting Edge are stockists of all the Wella brands that operate within the company covering all price points so we can recommend products for the whole family. e newest hero product in the Ultimate repair range is the Overnight Hair Serum, this light-weight formula provides repair moisturisation and protection to dry, damaged hair while you sleep for eight hours, just like your normal skin care range.
GHD, standing for ‘Good Hair Day’, is a fundamental part of the day to day styling at Cutting Edge. GHD o ers the latest technology for styling needs with science driven design to keep hair in optimal condition. Chronos & Gold straighteners plus the Helios Hairdryer are the heart of the brand and are launched in limited edition styles. e team at Cutting Edge however, have one GHD product in particular that they reach for to style any hairdo, that being the Duet wet to dry blowdry brush. Transforming the hair from wet to styled in minutes with no heat damage, the Duet is a musthave for any hair length bob and longer.
e Clever Curl product range, created by Australian curl specialists, is Cutting Edge’s newest addition. is refreshing and enhancing product unlocks clients’ natural curls giving them the con dence and product knowledge to maintain healthy curls from the comfort of their own homes. Having a natural curl herself, Sharron has especially loved exploring the strong curls she can achieve with this range.
Hair loss isn’t just a problem for men, women tend to su er from hair loss issues without even knowing why. Nioxin specialises in strengthening and hair growth for both men and women. Hair thinning can occur through aging, hormonal changes, environmental impacts, medication as well as stress. erefore, Nioxin is a bene cial brand to rebuild con dence in clients and maintain hair strength.
e team at Cutting Edge strive to deliver a beautiful, relaxing and professional experience to each and every client. With one goal in mind, the team works to have clients leaving looking good and feeling great. Beautiful hair needs an expert.
Cutting Edge is open 7 days for your convenience. Book online www.cuttingedgehairdesign.co.nz
Spiritual Holistic Healing Centre offering traditional Māori medicine
by Sue Fea
Heath Caseley and Kamile Hood are testament that out of something challenging sometimes comes something good.
eir new spiritual holistic healing centre on the outskirts of Arrowtown - AIO retreat (All Is One) is well underway with Caseley, an experienced builder, already having built the retreat’s therapy rooms. He’s helping others, o ering his spiritual Red Feather Healing services on site.
ey’re both trained in Honohono - a traditional Māori medicine that originates from Ngāti Porou (Caseley’s iwi) on the North Island’s East Coast. Caseley is now transitioning o the tools and into healing mode.
He says he and world renowned Queenstown hypnotherapist Anna Duggan recently collaborated with a US TV producer, lming a documentary - “Journeys into the Soul”, which airs on the platform “Gaia” in June-July. Caseley and Duggan feature on season two, episode 10, which is entitled “You are the Power”. Hood, who has a background in Bowen erapy, holistic massage, breath work and McLoughlin Scar Tissue Release, is completing studies and working towards her Honohono certi cate, alongside being a busy mother of three.
e pair met four years ago while on their own personal healing journeys working with traditional Māori healer Dion Freeman, of “Healing Aotearoa”, who then began training them in traditional Honohono healing practices. “I’ve been on this land for 11 years now, then I met Heath and he shared my vision for the retreat, so it’s now ampli ed,” she says.
Hood’s healing journey was heightened a er a near death experience during childbirth that only e ects one in 50,000 women, while delivering her third child seven years ago. She says she’s very lucky to be alive. Against all medical odds, she survived to tell her story. “We found each other through our healing,” she says.
For Caseley, who rose from rock bottom in Wellington a er losing everything dear to him in 2020 due to substance abuse, it’s been such a powerful healing process, and he now wants to help others. “It was massive, then I met Kamile and worked on myself deep within,” he says. He completed ‘Way of the Warrior’ workshops and is now training as a men’s group facilitator.
Now that the therapy rooms are complete, they’ll be building saunas and ice baths on site for hot and cold therapy, all part of the healing process that will be incorporated into their workshops.
Heath and Kamile either side of the pin oak tree which is a focus of the AIO Healing Centre
Stage two will include a shared communal space and commercial kitchen. is will be available for hire for everyone from families and couples to local, national or international groups, businesses and corporates wanting to bring sta on discovery retreats. CEOs of national companies have already sought out Heath’s services to help them on their journeys.
is includes entrepreneur Dan Hood of well established ‘IHF Health Club’, near Christchurch, and the recently launched ‘Manawa Retreats’. He’s found Caseley’s services to be of great bene t in both his business and personal decisions.
“We look forward to collaborating with Manawa Retreats in the future,” Caseley says.
AIO Retreats will o er an option to stay onsite in cabins or in the main building, marae style. “It’s an evolving vision and a rst for the area. We’ll tailor-make the session for each wananga, bringing in di erent facilitators and guest speakers, but we will de nitely be targeting everyone - all races and cultural groups. ere will be no segregation,” they both say.
To emphasise this, they’re looking at the concept of a possible circular communal building. “We’ll be about bringing circles together, whether that’s the family unit or a company.”
Caseley’s participated in men’s workshops where all walks of life, including tough exterior blokes, let their guards down and share their innermost struggles. “ ere’s always something very powerful about letting go and being vulnerable,” he says.
“When you’re in a circle like that and connecting in that space that’s when that magic comes out.”
e bigger vision is to become a destination retreat for people from around the world.
ey’re currently working through concepts for the design of Stage Two. “We’d like that building - that will be able to facilitate more workshops, up and running in a year for hui and the likes, but we have a lot of hurdles to jump.”
Hood says they’re also keen to grow plants from which to prepare traditional herbal remedies and healing oils to use in the treatments. If possible, they’d like to include the option for any private chefs to also use produce o the land to cater for retreat groups.
Kamile and Heath enjoying the beautiful Whakatipu.
Photo: Kate Craig Brown (Lost In Love)
Zenith Beauty: Queenstown’s skin and beauty sanctuary
Skin- rst. Results-driven. Rooted in Queenstown.
Originally known as Five Mile Nails, Zenith Beauty began as a boutique nail salon. Under the ownership of fourth-generation Queenstown local Amy Bennetts, the clinic has evolved into one of the few Corneotherapeutic skin clinics in the Queenstown Lakes District - while proudly continuing its roots in nails and beauty. Corneotherapy is a science-led approach to skincare that focuses on restoring and strengthening the skin barrier - ideal for Queenstown’s high-altitude, low-humidity climate. “We’re outdoors all year round - skiing, hiking, biking - our skin needs real support,” says Amy. “Corneotherapy works with the skin, not against it.”
Zenith exclusively uses ProLogic, a New Zealand-made, corneotherapeutic skin care range and one of only two brands worldwide developed entirely around these principles. ese products are free from harsh preservatives, fragrances, and emulsi ers, supporting sensitive, environmentally stressed skin.
In addition to bespoke facials, Zenith o ers collagen induction therapy (aka skin needling) - a powerful treatment that stimulates collagen production, improves texture, and enhances product penetration for long-term results.
e clinic also provides remedial massage, with therapists trained by Rebecca Whyte of Peak Performance Massage, massage therapist to many of New Zealand’s top sports teams. Sessions are tailored for recovery, relaxation, and performanceperfect for Queenstown’s active lifestyle.
Zenith’s beauty menu includes waxing, lash and brow enhancements, and specialised
As a fourth-generation Queenstown local, Amy brings a deep sense of connection and care to the clinic. “ is town raised me - Zenith is my way of giving back, with
Whether you’re a er glowing skin, recovery support, or beautiful nails, Zenith
Fine Orthodontist Queenstown: Where confidence starts with a smile
At the heart of Fine Orthodontist Queenstown is a simple goal: helping people of all ages smile with con dence. Whether it’s aligners, braces, or early care for kids, their team provides expert care for the whole family.
“A truly beautiful smile brings balance to the face,” says Practice Manager Alisa. “ at’s why there’s no onesize- ts-all approach here.”
Behind those plans is specialist orthodontist Dr Martin Fine, who brings over 30 years of experience to every case.
“Planning and supervision are the most important parts of any treatment,” he explains. “Your plan will be carefully tailored to suit your needs”.
A subtle way to straighten your smile
Clear aligners are a popular alternative to braces. ey’re discreet, removable, and comfortable, making them a popular choice for people who want their treatment to t in, not stand out
Innovation that adapts to you
Fine Orthodontist Queenstown o ers a range of aligner systems - including an in-o ce option known as FineLine®
“Our custom aligners are created right here using advanced digital technology,” says Dr Fine. “ at means no long waits for updates and fewer environmental impacts from overseas shipping. Of course, we also o er well-known brand alignerswhatever’s the best t for you”.
Orthodontic care that feels personal
From the moment you arrive, the team’s goal is to make you smile. You’ll get to know the friendly sta and experience their personalised approach throughout your treatment.
Peace of mind around a ordability is just as important as beautiful results. Patients receive a clear quote at the start, along with a exible payment plan tailored to their budget.
“We want people to feel understood and supported,” says Alisa. “It’s all part of the care we’re proud to o er.”
Specialist care, close to home
You may have seen the name Fine Orthodontics before. e clinic recently rebranded to Fine Orthodontist Queenstown to better highlight their specialist services.
“Becoming a specialist orthodontist requires an additional 2-3 years of tertiary study beyond general dentistry,” Alisa explains. “It means every aspect of your smile - from function to aesthetics - is carefully considered to deliver great results as well as long-term stability.”
Your new smile starts here!
With decades of experience and a tailored approach to every smile, Fine Orthodontist Queenstown brings specialist orthodontic care within easy reach. Visit www. neorthodontics.co.nz or call (03) 555 2127 to learn more.
Running around our region
Adrian Bailey is an elite runner who is now involved in event management for running challenges around Aotearoa. He’s done many races around the country, and worked on events including the Motatapu Miner’s Trail, Godzone Adventure Race and the Peak to Peak
by Jessica Allen
“What I love, particularly about Queenstown, is our accessibility to the mountains and the lakes. We’re spoiled – we’ve got such an amazing playground,” Bailey says.
Here are his top tips for runners:
1. Having your own personal goal: your goal is going to keep you motivated, and it needs to be in line with your ability and interests. ere are so many di erent events happening in our region, but Bailey says it’s just about “immersing yourself into doing something and having a go”. Sometimes you might surprise yourself, too.
2. Keeping a bit of variety in your routine: with our beautiful landscape and array of trails, we’re spoilt for choice and it’s easy to mix things up. “At the end of the day, if it’s the same thing day in, day out, you’re going to get bored, you’re not going to be motivated, so keep it varied.”
3. Incorporate a little strength training: a big misconception is that people believe the only way they’re going to get fast is by doing intervals, but having reasonable endurance is an important component, too. “If you go straight into intervals, you’re just not going to be able to maintain it. You’ve got to build up that endurance, that strength and stamina, and build into that before you start taking on anything like intervals.”
4. Rest and recovery is vital: “When the body’s tired, people need to be a bit more mindful. Your body is telling you something and sometimes rest is as
good as anything – I o en believe sometimes the best form of training is listening to your body and giving yourself the chance to recover. If you don’t feel like going out and doing a run, jump on the bike, go for a swim, keep it mixed, because the last thing you want is to get injured and then struggle as a result.”
5. Have fun! Most importantly is for you to enjoy what you’re doing. If you’re excited, it’ll keep you motivated. Even on days where you may be short on time, you’ll be more likely to head out for a short run, or some cross training.
If you’re looking for something to train towards, the next big event in our region is the Peak to Peak Winter Multisport Race, at the end of August.
ere’s also the Godzone Adventure Race in Marlborough in November, or the iconic Queenstown Marathon in November, too. If you’d like to nd out more about Adrian Bailey, and what he’s working on, head to activeqt.co.nz
Originally from Wales, Bailey rst travelled to New Zealand in 2001 to take part in the Coast to Coast multisport event. He was so moved by Kiwi culture and our spectacular training playgrounds that he then emigrated to Queenstown in 2002 a er competing in the Queenstown Marathon.
As a long-time acupuncturist and Korean Hand erapy (KHT) specialist, Don has supported cancer patients for decades. Now, he shares his expertise and experience with anyone a ected by cancer –both locally and internationally – by o ering unique services to the community.
Who are these services for?
• Cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment who want to reduce the side e ects
• Cancer patients seeking a natural alternative option
• Cancer survivors wanting to prevent relapse
He o ers two unique cancer care services:
1. Natural cancer treatment
Don received specialised training at the KHT Cancer Clinic in Korea nearly 40 years ago. Drawing on this training and decades of clinical experience, he supports cancer patients at any stage.
As the only KHT teacher in New Zealand and Australia he extensively uses KHT, which is the number-one item in cancer treatment. His approach includes the use of unique cancer treatment devices that are also used in cancer hospitals overseas.
Patients also learn in-depth information about cancer, various natural treatment methods, and how to support their own recovery.
2. Self cancer care program is program is likely the only one of its kind in the world. Here’s what makes it special:
Cancer care services
Key features:
• Don teaches patients and caregivers natural, safe, easy-to-learn, and highly e ective self-treatment methods.
• Don also helps identify the root causes and contributing factors of cancer, and teaches patients how to address and improve them themselves.
• Each participant receives a custom-made SelfTreatment Plan, which helps improve cancer naturally and reduce the side e ects of conventional treatments.
• Hera, an Oriental food advisor, provides tailored dietary sessions speci c to each patient’s needs.
• Available both in-person and online, including for overseas participants.
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Search for Google reviews of “Self Treatment Centre” to read what cancer patients say about the program. Why Don shares these services e health bene ts Don (and Hera) bring to the community through these two unique services far outweigh simply performing acupuncture. at’s why Don is passionate about sharing his decades of knowledge and clinical experience – especially before retirement.
Other services
• Don teaches anyone – regardless of condition – how to treat themselves naturally, safely, and e ectively.
• A Tailored Treatment Plan is usually provided a er three to six sessions.
• Available in-person and online.
1) Acupuncture – ACC and private 2) Self-treatment consultation
Enquiries welcome: oawcentre@gmail.com | 027 698 2136 1 Kahiwi Drive, Shotover Country Don Kim Acupuncturist and Self-Treatment Specialist
Sport shapes kids for life
by Paul Taylor
Encouraging Queenstown kids to swap their screens for sports, even for a short while, can be a game-changer for them throughout their lives.
Sports coach Emma Campbell, of Coaching Solutions, has spent a decade in Queenstown turning grassroots club coaching, holiday programmes, a er-school sports clinics and private lessons, into a launchpad for youngsters. e former White Fern works to get kids out onto the eld of play for all di erent sports.
“For me, it’s about creating memories for the kids,” she says. “Giving them a good experience, where they’ve really enjoyed a session and taken something from it, because then you’re going to get them hooked.
“It can put them on a sports pathway, where they could be a Black Cap or a White Fern, or a world class umpire, or thrive in another sport, or just be a sport lover for life. We work with the clubs to align those pathways, but it’s just as important to teach them about sportsmanship, teamwork, and build a bit of resilience.”
As well as the coaching side, Coaching Solutions also o ers sports administration. Campbell is club manager for Queenstown Cricket Club, organising senior cricket, juniors and Wednesday night social cricket. She also coordinates junior rugby at Arrowtown rugby clubs, with its 110 members, and previously for Wakatipu.
But it’s the coaching side of the business that provides the greatest joy.
“You get a lot of positive feedback and see them learn new skills. We work with well over 1000 kids per year,” she says.
“I’ve just nished a rugby school holiday programme today and the kids are absolutely shattered. We probably pushed them a bit far but they just go on and on. We talk to the parents a erwards and build that rapport with the kids and the parents, and hear they love it.
“And I had someone come up to me at the Events Centre the other day, must have been about 20 years old, and ask ‘Do you remember when you coached me?’. It was at school about 10 years ago. ‘Well, I’m now getting into sports coaching at Christchurch’, they said. at felt really cool.”
Campbell, from South Canterbury, started playing cricket aged 16, a er star White Fern Haidee Ti en visited her school and coached her on the art of leg spinning. at put Campbell on her own pathway into cricket and also sports coaching, studying it at college before landing a job as a development o cer, which included golf and tennis coaching.
One of the most important aspects for her now is breaking down barriers to participation, whether it’s cost, scheduling clashes.
“I believe kids should be participating in everything they can be,” she says. “Even though I’m a cricketer myself and played a bit of rugby, for me it’s just as important that there’s the opportunity to play football, table tennis, athletics or whatever.
“ ere are a lot of barriers, especially with busy parents ferrying kids through the tra c in ve di erent directions a week, so we aim to not overload them, to limit crossover in seasons.
“If the kids are willing to give it a go, they should have the opportunity, because they learn so much, so we’ll do what we can.”
And if it gets them o their devices for a few more hours a week, that’s also a win.
“In the modern world, we know devices are going to part of their lives. But if we can wear them out, send them home with new skills a er a fun session, then that’s a great alternative.”
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