The Vision Behind The Work

Laurina is a Nervous System Mentor who helps high-functioning women break free from survival mode and restore deep calm, clarity, and inner resilience — so they can lead, love, and live with grounded vitality.

Blending cutting-edge neuroscience, transformative somatic practices, and deep nervous system mastery, she guides ambitious, caring women to release hidden stress patterns and awaken their body’s innate pathways to steadiness, energy, and clear presence.

Forget surface-level self-care — Laurina goes straight to the source. When a woman’s system is stuck in overdrive, no mindset hack or bubble bath will create lasting change. True resilience begins in the body.

Through immersive retreats in New Zealand and dynamic online programs like The Inner Reset, Laurina helps women dissolve chronic stress cycles, replenish their systems, and reclaim the vibrant, centred way of being they long for.

A masterful guide in somatic experiencing, embodiment, and nervous system healing, Laurina’s work is both profoundly restorative and powerfully expansive — ideal for women ready to move beyond depletion and into sustainable clarity, energy, and impact.

She champions a new paradigm: one where nervous system resilience, embodied clarity, and grounded vitality become the foundation for how women live, lead, and thrive.

Why This Work Matters to Me

My path began in the field of human rights, where I fought for political freedoms. I worked alongside high-powered women leading international programmes across five countries — women who were creating extraordinary impact, yet running on empty. I saw them depleted. I became depleted.

After years in this career I had worked so hard to build, I realised: there had to be another way.

That awakening set me on a new path — one that led deep into the science of the nervous system, somatics, and the true foundations of sustainable resilience and vitality. What I discovered changed everything.

When we lead from a regulated, grounded, embodied place — the way we move through the world transforms. We become clear, energised, and deeply centred in our leadership and life.

Now, I help ambitious women reclaim that foundation for themselves — so they can expand their capacity, protect their energy, and create impact from a place of steadiness, clarity, and deep inner strength.

  • I live amidst the stunning landscapes of Wānaka, New Zealand, where I host immersive retreats for women ready to reclaim their steadiness, vitality, and joy in life.

  • I believe true nourishment — for the body, the mind, and the nervous system — is not a luxury, but the foundation for sustainable wellbeing and meaningful impact.

  • I am endlessly fascinated by the science of the nervous system, embodied resilience, and what allows us to feel fully alive, grounded, and well in ourselves.

  • Creativity and play are edges I continue to lean into — knowing they are vital threads in the fabric of a vibrant life.

  • Most days you’ll find me walking my dogs among the mountains, savouring beautiful meals my partner creates, and tending to my own nervous system and energy — so I can support the women I work with in the most grounded, transformational way.

This isn’t work I simply teach — it’s a way of living I embody. And I would love to support you in reclaiming your own deep vitality and inner steadiness.

A Little More About Me

What women
say about working with Laurina

  • ""I finally feel like I can show up as myself without apology. Laurina’s work helped me reclaim my energy, my joy, and my power. I cannot thank Laurina enough. She is one of the most genuine, nurturing, and knowledgeable mentors I have ever worked with"

    ~ Bel Wheatley

  • "This program helped me build confidence and completely shift the way I show up in the world. I went from doubting myself to trusting my voice, my wisdom, and my ability to lead."

    ~  Bec Chapman

  • "Laurina’s ability to bring women together in the most profound way is something truly special. She holds space with such strength and tenderness that it allows for deep transformation. Her work is life-changing."

    ~ Belinda Denston

  • "Laurina’s work is profoundly transformative. The impact extends far beyond the sessions, creating deep and lasting change. It’s almost like a rewiring—strengthening the connections between your body, soul, heart, and mind. Her work isn’t just about feeling good in the moment—it fundamentally shifts how you exist in the world."

    ~ Heather

  • "Laurina is a gifted and caring wisdom keeper who shares from her soul. She cares. She supports. She has a rare ability to create a space where you feel truly safe, seen, and held. Her work is transformational in ways that words can barely describe."

    ~ Tina Jensen

  • "I feel more balanced, more present, and I’m proud that I’m keeping up with my nervous system practices. My sleep patterns have completely changed, and I now approach high-conflict situations with clarity and calm."

    ~ Kirsten Tebbutt

  • "I was skeptical that this would be just another thing I spent money on without real change... I am so pleased I joined! This program awakened something in me that I didn’t even know was possible."

    ~ Tracy Yule

  • "Laurina is amazing. I came into the retreat unsure and left transformed. She brings such care and wisdom into everything she does, and her ability to create a space of deep safety allows for true healing and self-discovery. I left feeling lighter, more connected, and deeply alive."

    ~     Rachel Lissaman

  • "The retreat was a turning point for me. I found a deeper connection with my body, my nervous system, and my inner self than I ever imagined. I left knowing that I have everything I need within me."

    ~ Helen Salt

  • "After working with Laurina, my life looks completely different. I love myself and embrace all of me. I fully recommend doing anything that Laurina has to offer. She provides incredible after-support and is always there if you need her."

    ~ Rachel McAnally

  • "When I started this course, I had no energy—I was completely depleted, pushing myself to the edge. But through Laurina’s work, I didn’t just recover—I became a stronger, more authentic version of myself. Laurina, thank you for your energy, your presence, and the incredible way you guide and hold space. This course gave me so much more than I ever expected—it gave me myself back."

    ~ Annette King