What clients say
Holistic Coaching
“Uschi has been instrumental in the growth of my new business. I met Uschi as I had transitioned from one career into a totally new field and had just finished a certifying course. I was feeling stuck and unable to move forward due to overwhelm of all the different options I could take. Working with Uschi was paramount for me to keep moving forward and not getting caught up in my own circles and overtaken by all the ideas and directions I could go.
I loved that her processes guided me so deeply inward to remind me again and again that the answers I seek are truly inside of me and to really value and take on board the wisdom I have to give to myself.
I also really loved our planning out activity that broke action steps down in a way I had not seen before and made it so easy and accessible to just put one step in front of the other towards my goals. I am so grateful for all that I’ve learned through Uschi’s 8-week program. She has such a supportive caring and calm energy that I always felt safe and comfortable in her presence which really allowed me to approach each session as openly and honestly as possible and get so much from it.”
Steph Evangelinos, Australia, April 2022
Hi, my name is Jaime O’Donoghue. I am a Reservations Supervisor at a Brisbane Hotel. I want to become a Professional Musical Theatre Performer.
Before I began speaking with Uschi I was unmotivated and had a block that I couldn’t get past. I had goals and I wanted to smash but when it came to actually doing the work involved, I just couldn’t do it and then began the cycle of me wanting to smash the goal, not doing the work then beating myself up about it.
During Uschi’s coaching, she helped me figure out what my block was and remove it from myself permanently. Uschi kept me accountable, checked in with me and each exercise was a big step forward in improving myself and my mindset. She really tailored our sessions to me, she kept detailed notes that she would be able to refer to in order to remind me where I had started and what my goals are.
I now have a lot of motivation and can easily identify when a block might be making its way in front of my goals and can move past it. I am on a great path in my weight loss journey. I am feeling great.
Uschi is fantastic. She listened, kept notes, remembered things about me and my goals. She knew exactly what to ask and pushed me in the best way. I have overcome many obstacles thanks to Uschi.
If anyone needs any help with their mindset, career or any part of their life, I would definitely recommend you sign up with Uschi.
Jaime O’Donoghue, Brisbane, July 22“
After my first session with Uschi I felt a lot more clarity on what I need to do to achieve my goals. My stress levels dropped and I felt relieved and excited. I definitely highly recommend Uschi.
Robyn G., Auckland, March 22
"It has been a wonderful experience going through a series of coaching sessions with Uschi. The combination of warmth, empathy and connection with her knowledge, experience and deep understanding of how the mind works, creates a beautiful space where transformation and growth happen with ease. It feels like she has this bag of tricks and she can pull one out at the right moment, except they are not tricks but rather, practical tools for releasing the old and embracing the new - also known as personal development.
The best result for me personally is feeling better in my own skin, more content, happier and with healthier thought patterns, but Uschi has also helped me set and achieve some very practical goals, like organising a workshop and diving into long term business development plans.
By offering sessions over the phone the threshold of going to 'see a therapist' is completely gone. You can explore, learn, play and be guided in the comfort of your own home."
Anna Read, Dunedin, February 2022
Massage
“I have just had a massage with Uschi. I am trying to go once a week. It feels essential for self care in the work I do. I went tonight feeling overwhelmed drained and every joint sore. I left feeling relaxed, clear headed and very present. Uschi works in such a gentle but deep way. She is a safe and experienced practitioner who holds space beautifully. The experience is therapeutic at every level. Each time I go I feel as if I have received a gift.”
Kat Taiaroa, June 2021
“Uschi has created a beautiful space and you instantly get a feeling of shelter and warmth when you step inside. Uschi's hands know how to bring me back into my body, they also know how to find and gently smooth out any muscle strains. I always leave realigned and refreshed.“
Catherine Holzem, May 2021
“Uschi truly is a gifted massage therapist, and I can highly recommend her to anyone looking for a beautiful and quality massage experience in Dunedin.
Uschi is a lifelong student of the healing sciences of mind body and spirit, including a deep understanding of yoga and meditation practices & philosophy, and I feel that this really comes through in her massage work and the beautiful space where she offers the sessions.”
Lisa Māia Ambrose, March 2021
“Uschi is amazing. So accommodating and my massage was amazing. So comfortable, cosy and relaxing. Honestly can not recommend enough.”
Skye Macfarlane, July, 2021
“Incredibly relaxing and reviving. I used to beg my partner for a shoulder rub each night but since seeing Uschi I haven't asked for a nightly massage for weeks. He is much relieved.”
Ruth, May 2021
Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting
“ … Uschi was always there, always able to hear me out, be a sounding board and provide (she always provided) the time, space and calmness that is what I really needed. She was someone to gently and expertly hold a space and time for me to deepen my connection. … During the birth which was long and exhausting, Uschi came and gave immeasurable support. My husband still talks about how her strength in my time of utter exhaustion was a saving grace to us all in the birthing room.”
Bonnie Schaab, Christchurch
“I can't thank you enough for awakening the belief in me that I can trust my body and trust nature, and make changes however big or small to live the life I want to, a life of health, love and happiness.”
Kim, Christchurch
“Before I began pregnancy yoga with Uschi I was afraid of giving birth, it was something that I believed would be the most painful experience I would ever have to face … Uschi’s classes not only prepared my body physically, but more importantly opened my mind to the reality that this was a completely natural process, my body was designed to do this and that it was only my mind preventing it from it being one of the most beautiful and empowering experiences of my life. I am now just days away from giving birth and instead of facing this time with fear, I await with excitement and curiosity as to how far can I push myself physically but now more so, mentally. My resolve: To birth with my body and not with my head. “ ... “ I did have an amazing, drugfree and unassisted waterbirth.”
Pregnancy yoga student, Christchurch
“Knowing that Uschi had been through the pregnancy and childbirth experience herself gave me a lot of reassurance."
Pregnancy yoga student, Christchurch
“I loved how the sessions were so relaxing. The breathing of course helped tremendously during labour. … They told me in the hospital it was good I had an open mind to all the things that happened to me, and a determination to breast feed. They were impressed I was even able to get my milk supply in with all that happened. I think yoga really teaches that, to let go and experience things and to work through them. I'm very glad I was able to find your class, Uschi. Thank you for having it."
Pregnancy yoga student, Christchurch
Aware Yoga
“I was diagnosed with the muscle disease fibromyalgia over 30 years ago. The level of pain has slowly increased with each passing year. I also have arthritis in both knees and one hip.
Uschi at Kind Living was recommended by a friend. After an initial consultation, and followed her suggestions, I undertook a combination of weekly massage and fortnightly yoga lessons. Uschi provided a recording of each lesson to enable me to complete the exercises daily at home. I have been doing both for 8 weeks now.
There has been some reduction in general pain but more importantly (as there is no cure for the fibromyalgia) I have learnt how to listen to my body and so manage my pain more effectively.”
Cherie Scadden, Dunedin, December 2021
“I will be using the breathing practices in everyday life to reduce stress, and to bring calmness to myself.”
Yoga student, June 2021
“I've finally re-started doing morning meditation practice. The setting of a 'goal' phrase for the yoga nidra I've found challenging - it's made me think though what I do want to be heading towards.”
Yoga student, June 2021
“I’m finding the breathing exercises really helpful in my pain management of my back injury.”
Yoga student, May 2021