Wellness Coaching
Transform your relationship with well-being by integrating mind, body, and daily experience. Access your body's natural intelligence to create lasting, meaningful change.
A different approach to wellbeing
In a world full of advice on sleep, nutrition, exercise, and stress management, the challenge isn’t usually knowing what to do—it’s integrating it into your life in a way that feels sustainable and meaningful. That’s where wellness coaching comes in.
Most approaches to wellness focus on overcoming inertia and resistance through discipline and willpower. But what if resistance isn’t something to fight? What if it contains valuable wisdom about what you truly need to create lasting change?
Instead of adding another self-improvement project to your list, this approach helps you understand and work with resistance rather than against it. When you listen to your body and the parts of you that resist change, you may discover surprising insights—like the need for rest, safety, or gentler growth. Honouring these needs helps you develop practices that feel nourishing, aligned, and sustainable rather than forced.
What wellness coaching can offer you:
Transform your relationship with wellness by embracing the paradox of change and cultivating deep self-acceptance.
Integrate resistance as a source of insight and growth, transforming it from an obstacle into a guide toward alignment and clarity.
Build sustainable habits for sleep, nutrition and exercise that flow from a sense of care and connection, not judgement or pressure.
Develop emotional intelligence that helps you navigate challenges with presence rather than reactivity.
Reconnect with a deeper sense of vitality and calm, creating space for both rest and inspired action.
Make meaningful choices rooted in your values and aligned with what you genuinely need.
Live with greater purpose and presence by aligning your daily actions with your vision for a fulfilling, meaningful life.
Your wellness journey
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Sustainable change begins with rest, clarity, and space. Breathwork, mindfulness, and restorative practices like yoga nidra help you slow down, regulate your nervous system, and create space for intentional action rather than reactive choices.
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Your body thrives on sustainable rhythms—not quick fixes. Quality sleep, healthy eating, and exercise are the cornerstones of long-term well-being and vitality. We’ll co-create supportive practices that honour your lifestyle and make caring for your body feel intuitive and achievable. This helps you build a strong foundation to nurture your energy and extend your healthspan—the years of your life when you feel strong, vibrant, and engaged.
A note on expertise:
I’m not a medical, nutrition, or fitness expert, but I can be a trusted soundboard and help you implement the knowledge you already have. I trust you have or can easily acquire all the knowledge you need—the real challenge is implementation. Therefore, my focus is on helping you building sustainable, values-driven habits.
If you’d like, I can offer curated protocols that reflect the best available advice from scientific research, leading experts, and trusted organisations. My background in scientific research means I know how to evaluate strong evidence and synthesise knowledge from reliable, scientific sources—if that’s something you’re looking for.
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Emotional intelligence helps you navigate challenges with grace and presence. Instead of reacting with self-criticism or avoidance, you’ll learn how to stay with your emotions and process them skillfully. By working with your inner experience—especially moments of resistance—you’ll build the self-trust to make meaningful, aligned choices even when life feels uncertain.
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We’re wired for connection. Whether it’s deepening intimacy in your closest relationships or fostering a sense of belonging in your community, this work helps you show up with authenticity and cultivate meaningful relationships that sustain and inspire you.
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Flow emerges when challenge and capacity meet in balance, when attention steadies, and when experience unfolds with a sense of ease. While often described as a peak state, flow is less about chasing optimal performance and more about cultivating the conditions for deep engagement.
Breathwork and mindfulness provide a direct path to this way of being. Many people discover that as their breath becomes more open and regulated, their ability to focus, adapt, and immerse in the present naturally expands. When the nervous system settles, effort gives way to fluidity, and the need tocontrol begins to soften.
This work is about attuning to your own rhythms—learning to recognize when to engage and when to step back, when to sustain focus and when to release it. Breath anchors awareness, while mindfulness refines attention, allowing you to move more freely between structure and surrender. Over time, flow becomes less of a rare occurrence and more of a familiar terrain—one that supports both creativity and well-being.
Research consistently shows that people who experience more flow in their daily lives report greater joy, reduced stress, and a deeper sense of meaning. Beyond enhancing performance or creativity, flow states help regulate the nervous system, improve emotional resilience, and foster a more satisfying relationship with work and leisure.
A note on flow:
While many approaches to flow coaching focus on maximizing productivity or achieving peak performance this work emphasizes flow as a natural expression of presence and balance. When you're aligned with your breath, body, and genuine interests, engagement becomes more effortless—supporting not just immediate wellbeing but sustained vitality in all areas of life.
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Nature offers powerful support for your well-being—helping you feel grounded, renewed, and connected to something larger than yourself. Whether it’s mindful walks, time outdoors, or moments of quiet reflection, we’ll incorporate ways to reconnect with the restorative rhythms of the natural world.
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True well-being isn’t just about routines—it’s about living in alignment with what matters most to you. Together, we’ll clarify what brings meaning and fulfillment to your life and align your daily actions with your deepest values. Purpose doesn’t have to be a grand vision—it can be as simple as caring for your loved ones or showing up fully in your work. When you live with purpose, even small actions can feel like powerful expressions of who you are.
Practical details
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I recommend an initial 3-6 month commitment
Flexible scheduling to support your process
Option for ongoing support after initial phase
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Online sessions via Zoom for global accessibility
In-person options in Sydney:
Freshwater Wellness Centre (Northern Beaches)
Other locations might be possible by arrangement
Address for the in-person sessions:Freshwater Wellness Centre
Suite 3B/1 Rowe St
Freshwater NSW 2096 -
Weekly 60-minute sessions
Simple daily practices (at least 10-20 minutes)
Personalised guidance to fit your schedule
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Online: AU$ 150 per session (60 minutes)
In-person: AU$ 200 per session (60 minutes)
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Schedule a free 30-minute consultation
Complete an in-depth initial session
Begin your journey with clear next steps
Questions and answers
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This wellness coaching approach is for you if:
You’re ready to prioritise your well-being but want to do so in a way that feels sustainable, organic, and aligned with your life.
You’ve tried wellness routines in the past but found it hard to make them stick or felt overwhelmed by conflicting advice.
You value self-awareness and emotional growth and want a well-being journey that integrates your mind, body, and deeper sense of purpose.
You want meaningful guidance in navigating resistance, building resilience, and creating habits that reflect love and self-care, not judgement or comparisons.
You long for a sense of calm, clarity, and connection—to yourself, your relationships, and the world around you.
You want to feel more energised and present in your daily life, with the flexibility to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.
You're ready to grow through moments of discomfort with curiosity and care. Lasting change often involves feeling what we've been avoiding—not through force or overwhelm, but by creating conditions where it feels safe to explore with presence and self-compassion.
This work is particularly valuable for those who want to approach their well-being as a process of unfoldment rather than self-improvement—cultivating growth from a foundation of self-trust, self-compassion, and inner wisdom.
This approach may not be the right fit if:
You’re seeking medical advice, a diagnosis, or clinical interventions.
You’re looking for a fitness trainer, dietitian, or sleep expert who provides detailed prescriptions, rather than a coach who supports habit formation and behaviour change.
You’re seeking specialised support to manage a chronic condition.
You prefer a highly structured, performance-driven plan focused solely on outcome goals and accountability.
You’re looking for a a quick, dramatic transformation (like a 12-week makeover) rather than cultivating long-lasting, holistic well-being.
You're seeking change without emotional exploration While we always work at your pace, this journey requires willingness to stay with challenging sensations and emotions as they arise as a pathway to genuine growth and integration.
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Many wellness programs focus on external accountability, achieving milestones, and pushing for change through discipline and willpower. While that approach works for some, it often reinforces the belief that you need to become your “best self” in order to be worthy of well-being.
This approach is different—it’s not about becoming better at the same old game of self-improvement. It’s about changing the game entirely, creating a life where well-being feels like a natural expression of who you are, rather than something you have to constantly chase or control.
Here’s what sets this work apart:
1) Unfoldment, not self-improvement
Instead of starting from a place of deficiency (e.g., “I haven’t been motivated or disciplined enough”), we’ll work from a foundation of self-acceptance and self-love. This creates space for meaningful, sustainable growth that aligns with your values and who you truly are.
2) Transforming the "why" behind your habits
Instead of improving habits out of a sense of "should" or external presssure, we’ll cultivate habits that arise from a place of care and connection—to yourself and what truly matters to you. This changes the experience of building new routines, making them feel intuitive and meaningful rather than forced or performative.
3) Working with resistance, not against it
Resistance isn’t something to push through—it’s often a signal that something within you needs care, attention, or alignment. By leaning into resistance with curiosity, we can unlock valuable insights that help you move forward with greater ease and clarity.
4) Sustainable habits, not overhauls
Rather than overwhelming you with drastic changes or rigid plans, this process focuses on co-creating small, high-impact habits that fit your life. Whether it’s improving sleep, establishing a mindfulness practice, or building nourishing routines, we’ll work at a pace that feels supportive and sustainable.
5) Integration, not just information
There’s no shortage of wellness advice out there, but knowing what to do and actually doing it are very different things. This work helps you bridge that gap by focusing on implementation, emotional attunement, and building a positive feedback loop of self-efficacy and progress.
6) Inner and outer alignment
Wellness isn’t just about routines—it’s about living in alignment with what matters most to you. By integrating emotional resilience, mindful presence, and purpose, you’ll be better equipped to make choices that nurture your long-term well-being. -
There's no shortage of wellness advice available through books, videos, and online resources. Many offer valuable insights and practices. However, information alone rarely leads to lasting transformation. What makes coaching uniquely valuable is the ability to turn knowledge into embodied change by creating space for growth that’s tailored to you.
What makes coaching uniquely valuable is:
1) Natural transformation
A skilled coach helps create conditions where natural transformation can occur. Rather than adding more “shoulds” or strategies, we work together to remove obstacles to your natural vitality and wisdom. This often means helping you notice and work with patterns that might be invisible when working alone, while maintaining deep trust in your innate capacity for wellbeing.
2) Integration over information
There’s no shortage of knowledge, but the challenge is implementing it in a way that’s sustainable and meaningful for your life. Coaching focuses on integration—helping you work with rather against your circumstances and resistance so that change emerges naturally, rather than through force or willpower.
3) Attention to what's actually happening
Generic advice can’t account for your unique patterns, needs, and circumstances. Coaching offers personalised attention that helps you notice subtle signals you might miss on your own and adapt practices to serve you better. Often, what you need turns out to be different from what you initially thought—and coaching helps reveal those insights.
4) Real-time support for navigating challenges
When you hit obstacles (which is natural), having skilled support helps you work with resistance productively rather than falling into familiar patterns of self-criticism or avoidance. This builds genuine confidence and capability over time.
5) A container for deeper transformation
While content can inspire change, meaningful transformation often requires a consistent space to explore and integrate what arises. Regular sessions create momentum while helping you develop trust in your own process.
The investment reflects not just expertise, but the creation of a dedicated space for your growth and wellbeing. This focused attention and skilled support often helps people make shifts they couldn't achieve through information alone.
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Wellness coaching is a natural complement to breathwork. Here, it arises from a deep commitment to integrative care. While breathwork is powerful in its ability to regulate the nervous system, inspire insight, and foster resilience, meaningful transformation extends into the choices you make in your daily life.
Breathwork is often immediately rewarding and can inspire a renewed sense of vitality and aliveness that naturally motivates change. That makes it a valuable entry point for holistic well-being. But sustaining that change often requires supportive routines in areas like sleep, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness.
That’s where wellness coaching comes in—it helps you translate the moments of clarity you experience through breathwork into sustainable habits that nurture your energy and well-being over time.
This integrative approach recognises that lasting growth isn’t just about individual breathwork sessions or singular breakthroughs—it’s about creating a life where resilience, presence, and balance are woven into your everyday experience.
By offering wellness coaching alongside breathwork and somatic work, I help you build a foundation for long-term well-being. Together, we’ll integrate emotional awareness, mindful presence, and meaningful routines to support not only your immediate goals but also your deeper values.
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Both wellness coaching and somatic coaching help you cultivate a sense of balance, resilience, and well-being, but they differ in focus and approach.
Wellness coaching focuses on building sustainable habits and routines that support your overall well-being. We work together to explore areas like stress management, rest, nutrition, exercise, connection, and emotional well-being to create supportive rhythms that align with your lifestyle and goals. Wellness coaching is ideal if you’re looking for practical support in implementing changes that feel intuitive and sustainable, while working with any resistance that may arise.
Somatic coaching focuses on deepening your connection to your body’s wisdom and emotional intelligence. It’s a more exploratory, experiential process that works directly with sensations, emotions, and embodied patterns to help you integrate what might feel "stuck" or unresolved. Somatic coaching is ideal if you’re navigating complex emotional patterns, seeking greater self-trust, or wanting to cultivate a deeper sense of presence and internal freedom.
Which one is right for you?
Wellness coaching might be a good fit if:
You want to build or refine sustainable habits accross different dimensions of well-being.
You’re seeking balance, clarity, and support for improving your health and daily routines in a way that feels aligned with your life.
You’re looking to create structure and make intentional changes without feeling overwhelmed by perfectionism.
Somatic coaching might be a good fit if:
You want to explore emotional patterns or navigate sensations that feel “stuck” in your body.
You’re drawn to somatic inquiry and self-exploration.
You’re working with deeper relational or emotional themes, such as boundaries, self-trust, or nervous system healing.
Both approaches complement each other beautifully and can even be integrated. For example, somatic coaching can help you explore the emotional landscape that influences your habits, while wellness coaching can support you in implementing those insights in practical ways.
If you’re unsure which approach is right for you, we can have a conversation to clarify your goals and discover what feels most supportive for where you are right now.
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Yes. Wellness coaching can support you in navigating stress and emotional overwhelm, especially if your primary goal is to build sustainable habits for rest, resilience, and balance.
However, if you’re looking to work more deeply with the emotional roots of overwhelm or explore the sensations and patterns stored in your body, somatic coaching may be a better fit. Somatic coaching focuses more explicitly on the emotional and embodied experience, helping you process and integrate what arises on a deeper level.
That said, wellness coaching still addresses stress by creating a supportive foundation of calm and clarity. Through practices like breathwork, mindfulness, and non-sleep deep rest, you’ll learn how to:
Calm your nervous system and create space for thoughtful responses rather than reactive habits.
Recognise the early signs of stress so you can respond with care before burnout or overwhelm sets in.
Build sustainable routines—such as sleep rhythms and nourishing exercise—that support your emotional balance.
This approach works well if you're seeking to create a more grounded lifestyle and build resilience through intentional habits that align with your life. And if you find that deeper emotional work becomes necessary, we can shift toward somatic coaching or integrate somatic tools to support your process.
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While traditional coaching often relies heavily on external accountability, our approach focuses on building internal motivation and self-trust. We'll work together to create supportive structures, but the emphasis is on developing your capacity to listen to and honour your own needs rather than depending on external factors for well-being.
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The results of this work depend on your commitment and willingness to explore both your strengths and the resistance that arises. It’s important not to try to do everything at once. This work is about creating meaningful, sustainable change that aligns with your life and goals.
A successful outcome after three months might include feeling more balanced and grounded, with one or two high-impact habits firmly in place—such as reducing processed foods, establishing a mindfulness practice, or improving your sleep routine.
Whether your progress is external (like building a daily movement practice) or internal (like cultivating self-trust and emotional resilience), both are meaningful steps in your journey toward lasting well-being.
The deeper aim of this approach is to spark a positive feedback loop. By building confidence, emotional intelligence, and self-trust, you’ll feel empowered to continue adding supportive habits long after coaching ends—creating momentum for ongoing growth and fulfillment.
Take the next step
Get in touch to schedule a free consultation using the form below. You can also contact me at marcel@sublimebreath.com.