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Mend Well was born from my own journey through misdiagnosis and post-concussion syndrome — as a patient first, not a practitioner. Through uncertainty, I learned that true restoration begins by looking beyond isolated symptoms. Every journey is unique, and so are our sessions, which are individually guided according to your needs and circumstances. If you've ever felt dismissed or been told, 'this is just how it is,' you've come to the right place. Whether you're navigating pain, injury, stress, behavioural challenges, recovery, or a life transition—we'll explore what may be contributing to your challenges and create a personalised path that supports your restoration and long-term wellbeing.

Book time, not a service.

CHRISTCHURCH, NORTH CANTERBURY & WAIMAKARIRI  ·  IN-PRACTICE, OUTCALL, ONLINE & DISTANCE  ·  LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL

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Mend Well is a space dedicated to whole-system care & restoration for individuals and companion animals.


Mend Well isn't built around a single method of care. It's built around understanding the whole person — or companion animal — and selecting the most appropriate approaches to support your individual journey.


Guided by a framework that recognises the interconnected nature of health, function and wellbeing, care works across the layers and systems presenting as the priority in the moment.

"A healthy being has countless desires; an unwell one has but one."

Health is shaped by the connections between ourselves, our loved ones, our companion animals, and the environments we share. When one layer is under strain, it can influence many others — affecting how we feel, function, and respond to life. At Mend Well, care takes an approach that honours these interconnected layers of health, and wellbeing — helping restore greater balance through life's challenges and transitions.

 

Connect. Restore. Thrive. 

What to Expect

Every session is a dynamic, individualised process. We observe what is presenting across the physical, neurological, and emotional pathways, while considering how lifestyle, environment, and past experiences may be influencing overall wellbeing.


There's no rigid menu of services. Sessions adapt in real time through the Mend Well Framework, drawing from whichever approaches are most relevant in the moment — conversation, observation, hands-on integrative work, neurological support, nutritional and lifestyle guidance, natural remedies, emotional support, and more.

 

You don't have to figure it out first. Simply arrive, share your story, and allow us to guide the way.

The Mend Well Framework

Six Pathways, Eight Layers: Our Whole-System Approach

 

BODY

Structure & Function

​Alignment Pathway

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Addressing pain & misalignment.
Restoring restricted mobility.
Improving physical function.

BRAIN 

​Neurological & Sensory 

​Repatterning Pathway

 

 

Working with trauma & dysregulation.
Calming reactive patterns.
Restoring neurological balance.

MIND & EMOTIONS

​Behavioural

Reframing Pathway

 

 

Supporting emotional blocks.
Easing disconnection.
Restoring inner harmony.

 

INTERNAL PHYSIOLOGY

Nutrition & Lifestyle

Foundations Pathway

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Supporting organ stress.
Addressing nutritional gaps.
Restoring internal equilibrium.

 

 ENVIRONMENT 

Energy & Balance

Recalibration Pathway

 

 

 

Addressing toxin exposure.
Clearing environmental influences.
Restoring energetic balance.

 

SPIRIT & SOUL

Transitions & Adaptations

Integration Pathway

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Supporting life's challenges.
Easing fragmentation.
Restoring a sense of wholeness.​

Methods That Support Your Journeys

Every session draws from a wide library of approaches for people and companion animals alike. Below are a few of our methods:

Structural bodywork: Contact C.A.R.E.-Flinchlock Release, Bowen Technique...

Neurological & brain-based: Brain & Body Synergy, Sensory Repatterning...

Mind, behaviour & emotional support: Applied Psychology, Bio Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.)...

Natural health & lifestyle: Nutrition & Lifestyle Guidance, Natural Remedies...

Energy, spiritual & environmental: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)- Wai Qi Therapy, Feng Shui, NES Health...

Life transitions & functional living: OT-Informed Functional Living, Caregiver Support...

Meet Amy

Founder of The Holistic Rehab & Mend Well

This work is deeply personal to me. It's rooted in my own journey through injury and trauma, my mother's legacy of care, and a deep belief in the body's ability to restore itself when given the right support. With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in a whole-system approach that addresses the physical, mental, emotional, energetic, spiritual, and environmental layers of well-being for both individuals and companion animals. I founded The Holistic Rehab and Mend Well as a space where real transformation can happen—where pain and injuries are not just managed, but addressed and mended, layer by layer. We're here with you or your companion animal, to support meaningful change and sustainable restoration—so you can truly Mend Well.

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Mend Well Experiences

" Working with Amy has been an absolute delight. She is kind, caring and most importantly has helped me clear so much pain in my body. ​I first went to Amy for help with neck and shoulder pain, after only a few sessions this has completely disappeared. What has been so incredible is all the other things Amy has been able to help with. I experience constant dizziness and headaches, all of which Amy has released. ​I have previously tried physios, chiropractors, and acupuncture for my pain and none have worked in such a quick, painless and easy way. I leave every session feeling lighter and calm.

 

After experiencing such incredible results, I started bringing my partner along too. He has scoliosis and often gets bad back pain and struggles to stand up straight. Having had 3 sessions with Amy now, he looks visibly straighter and all this back pain is gone. We are both incredibly grateful for Amy’s help and highly recommend her to anyone experiencing pain."

- Olivia Wilson

"Amy fixed my dogs limp which he would have had for about 3 months and she did it over 3 sessions, the alternative would have been taking him to the vet to be sedated for an X-ray and possible surgery.

 

I would highly recommend Amy, she is calm and gentle and my dog responded so well."

 

- Angela Rowe

"We brought our 8-year-old son to see Amy for a persistent stutter that years of speech therapy couldn't fix. In one session, Amy identified a significant head injury and sensory-vestibular issues as the root cause.

 

The change was miraculous: his stutter completely vanished and within a few months his reading comprehension soared from 20% to 60%. We are so thankful! "

- Dana Cashmore

" For over five years, I suffered from debilitating pain in my chest, back, and shoulders, along with a high heart rate and palpitations. I had countless visits to A&E during the worst chest pain episodes. I had to stop working and saw countless specialists, but no tests provided answers. I was left with a fibromyalgia diagnosis and nerve blockers that didn't help.

I was referred to Amy, and I felt at ease from the moment I arrived. Amy worked through a number of things my body had experienced over the years. She picked up on things I had almost forgotten or never connected myself — including trauma related to my face and mouth from old dental issues, and my nose from a dog bite over 20 years ago. It honestly amazed me how in tune she was with my body. In just three sessions, she identified and released traumas my body was holding—some I had even forgotten. The changes were profound. My palpitations stopped, my resting heart rate dropped by 15 bpm, and the pain in my shoulders and arms disappeared. Today, I can work a full day and feel good at the end of it. Amy gave my body the tools it needed to finally heal. I am so grateful."

 

- Rochelle Worthington

Support Wherever You Are

Online & Distance Care

Online & Distance  ·  Local & International

Health is shaped by connection, and connection transcends physical distance. Whether you're in New Zealand or across the globe, distance sessions offer support when travel isn't possible or preferable — including amid crisis or acute episodes.

Sessions draw from approaches designed to work at an energetic and informational level — B.E.S.T., Brain & Body Synergy, NLP, Traditional Chinese Medicine practices such as Feng Shui and Wai Qi Therapy, Reiki, NES Health Bioenergetics, and more — supporting the body and brain to update its own memory of stress. Distance isn't a barrier: we've witnessed remarkable transformations in people and companion animals through remote sessions — often with results that exceed what might be expected in person.

Curious? A 30-minute Check-in is a simple way to begin — Your wellbeing doesn't need to wait for geography!

Online & Distance Experiences

AGORAPHOBIA · USA

"Within months, I went from being unable to leave my home to moving across the country."

"For years, agoraphobia had become my prison. I was trapped in my own home, unable to step outside, my world shrinking to the size of my living room. When I connected with Amy, I was skeptical that anything could help me after so many years of suffering. Amy's approach was multifaceted and worked entirely remotely. Through distance work- NLP, and Wai Qi Therapy, she began clearing unneeded patterns from my mind and family connections that were hindering my progress. Combined with Bach flower essences, this powerful combination started to peel back the layers of fear and lack of confidence that had kept me captive. The transformation was remarkable. Within months, I went from being unable to leave my home to moving across the country—from Texas to California. I reclaimed my career and became a librarian again, doing work I love and interacting with people daily. To Amy, I can only say: Thank you for giving me my life raft back! You're amazing, thank you from the bottom of my heart! She helped me become my true self again—the person I was before fear took over my life."

— Sandy Wood, Librarian

SENIOR DOG · NZ

"Benji is significantly improved! Thanks to Amy's knowledge, kindness, and genuine commitment."

"Amy provided invaluable support from a distance for my 14-year-old dog Benji when he was showing signs of old age, including possible dementia, not always wanting to eat his meals, and having different bowel motions from normal. After reviewing photos and videos, she thoroughly assessed his diet, exercise, and overall wellbeing. Her practical recommendations included adjusting his nutrition with essential vitamins and minerals, removing problematic treats that were upsetting his digestive system, and adding brain-supporting nutrients. She also suggested natural worming treatments and pointed me toward additional helpful resources. Amy performed a neural muscle feedback and pathway analysis process to help clear potential toxin exposure effects from reset his system, support his body's natural clearing pathways, and gently rebalance any lingering effects. What stands out most is her ongoing care - she's followed up multiple times to check on Benji's progress and made further adjustments as needed. Thanks to Amy's expertise, kindness, and genuine commitment, Benji is doing so much better and significantly improved, and I'm deeply grateful for the difference she's made in his wellbeing"

— Wendy Stuart, Teacher

Sessions & Locations

Dedicated time. Individualised support. Book time, not a service.

Explore our session types below - once you've decided on the best choice, select your preferred location to begin booking your session in our system.

30 min

Check-in Support

$70

Perfect for first experiences, budget considerations, children, companion animals, progress reviews, remedy updates, and maintenance care.

45 min

Focused Support

$95

Targeted support for a specific concern or single-area focus. Supports refinement, acute issues, and integrative adjustment.

60 min

Standard Session

$135

Core holistic session addressing what's presenting across multiple layers of support. Most people begin here.

90 min

Extended Integration

$190

Focused work across interconnected physical, neurological, environmental, and behavioural patterns. Intake form provided prior to session.

120 min

Comprehensive Session

$260

Comprehensive support for complex or long-standing needs. Focus on pattern recognition and restoration across multiple systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

" Sometimes we don't realize the weight of something we've been carrying until we feel the weight of its release "

Your Journey

 

We believe that no one should have to travel the terrain of injuries, trauma and challenges alone. This is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you're beginning your journey, looking for a different approach, or simply unsure where to start, we're here to help.

Join us in mending one journey at a time.

Personalized Care for All

Ongoing Education & Guidance

Holistic Approach

Outcall Care & Product Deliveries

Whole System-Restorative Care 

Telehealth Sessions Available 

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Mend. Restore. Thrive.

Every journey is different.

Support should be too.

WHOLE-SYSTEM CARE & RESTORATION FOR INDIVIDUALS & COMPANION ANIMALS​​

 

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The Holistic Rehab | Mend Well

LOCATIONS: Christchurch, North Canterbury & Waimakariri
SESSION TYPES: In-Practice, Outcall, Online & Distance Sessions
SERVICE AREA: Local & International Support

EMAIL: theholisticrehab@protonmail.com
PHONE: +64 21 152 3286

Support in other regions: Auckland | Taranaki | Otago

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