Hi, I'm Ruth
Accredited Wellbeing Coach (AC) and Certified Infant Massage Instructor (IAIM)
I support mums who want to feel calm, connected and more in control.
Through baby massage classes and 1:1 return-to-work support, I create calm, supportive spaces that help you slow down, reconnect and feel steadier through the early years and beyond.
For over 5 years, I've worked with women on stress, confidence and life transitions, helping them navigate change with more clarity and self-trust. Alongside my coaching, I work in HR, so I understand the return to work from both sides: what workplaces expect, and what it really feels like for a mum walking back through the door.
Since becoming a mum myself, this work has grown to include baby massage, which I teach from my home in Hobsonville, and support for mums finding their feet back at work, a transition I've been through myself.
Leslie
"Ruth has been amazing in helping me tackle challenges and restore balance in my day-to-day life. Over the six months we worked together, her coaching style helped me become a more confident and motivated person. I would not have gotten through the rest of the year without her support, and I am so glad I had the opportunity to work with her - she is very kind and understanding. I now have the confidence to use the tools she has given me to overcome any further challenges I may face."
Why I Do This
I'm originally from the UK, and I first discovered baby massage around 10 years ago while working as an outreach worker. I saw the benefits first-hand and knew I wanted to use it with my own baby one day.
When I had my son, I went looking for local classes, but couldn't find anything nearby. So during my parental leave, I trained in infant massage myself and began offering classes within my local community. I've been running them ever since.
My little boy is now a busy toddler, and he still loves a massage… although these days it's usually negotiated between snack breaks and toddler chaos!
Going back to work after my parental leave showed me how big that transition really is. The new routines, the mental load, and the mix of guilt and wanting something for yourself too. Even with five years in wellbeing and a background in HR, it took time to find my feet. That's why I now offer 1:1 support for mums returning to work, so you don't have to figure it all out on your own.
Outside of my work, I love spending time with my family, being outdoors, travelling, and connecting with friends, simple things that help me stay grounded in everyday life.
