Little Steps. Beautiful Beginnings

Little Steps. Beautiful Beginnings Nurturing New Life - Little Steps. Beautiful Beginnings:

Supporting maternal and infant wellbeing for over 20 years. When a baby is born so is a parent.

Infant Massage Classes & Trainings 🌻 Doula Support 🌻 Yoga for Pregnancy, Postnatal & Menopause 🌻 Baby Yoga 🌻 Life Coaching 🌻 Emotional Wellbeing Programmes for Kindy & Primary Tamariki 🌻 Helping you to thrive not just survive 🌻 IAIM NZ Infant Massage Trainer & Instructor – Doula Tuesdays – Baby-led spaces to rest, connect, and grow. Because nurturing touch matters

P-J is passionate about the first 1000 days from conception and the wellbeing of parent and baby and believes her alternative and holistic practices are a preventative measure towards PNA, PND and PTSD. She understands the ups and downs of being pregnant and also the challenges as a newborn parent, how this can affect them emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually, and how important it is for the parent to rest and heal whilst getting to know their newborn. Those first 42 days after birth sets the pavestone for the next 42 years!!!! P-J's practices are run term by term either online or in-person, so ensure you look up the events on the page to see what is happening or pm me if you can’t find anything. Planning ahead is vital as there are limited spaces for each class. Pregnancy and Postnatal yoga classes - no experience is needed as these classes are specifically run to support the pregnant and postpartum body. Pregnancy is one of the biggest transformations a parent can go through. Support and guidance is necessary. Enrolling into a weekly pregnancy yoga class will help to support you on your journey into parent hood, the birthing journey and beyond for mind, body and spirit. Partner Yoga sessions - in-person - a wonderful way for parents to connect, honoring this time, connecting with baby, whilst giving a role to the partner to help support the mama as they lead up to the impending birth. These yoga poses can be used in the birthing journey and beyond. Infant Massage and gentle yoga movement classes - a 5 week IAIM infant massage programme, now run in over 100 countries - learning about baby's behavioural states and cues, promoting the bond and connection through the art of infant massage. Once we understand babies behavioural states and cues then we can begin to include a massage which will help to release tension and promote health and wellbeing for mind, body and spirit. Babies thrive on physical connection. Skin to skin is a wonderful way for babies to help self regulate. Come and join in on a community class. If you work in maternal and infant mental health why not become a Certified Infant Massage Instructor yourself by attending a 4-Day IAIM NZ Training - visit www.infantmassagenewzealand.org for more information. Postnatal and Baby Yoga classes - a great lead on from from the infant massage class to bring balance to both for mind, body and spirit. Ayurvedic and Traditional Moroccan Postpartum Doula support and Birthing Doula support is available. Re-igniting the digestive fire to provide optimal balance from the birthing journey. Helping to nurture and nourish the parent so they can nurture and nourish their baby. For more about this PM me. Holistic Life Coaching is also available - staying true to yourself - be the authentic you - for you are fearfully and wonderfully made - be transformed by the renewing of your mind.

As this year comes to an end, we find ourselves drawn back to nature – to a special bay, to the water, to time with fami...
31/12/2025

As this year comes to an end, we find ourselves drawn back to nature – to a special bay, to the water, to time with family in a place that soothes the soul.

Kindness, at its deepest level, is about connection and relationship. It is friendship.
It is love extended from one being to another.

Today Mark and Henry, on holiday with their wives, choose to share their play with Coleman in the water - Coleman calling out to say hello with a return would you like to join us? They threw the ball to him, he threw it back, again and again. Only moments earlier had we been throwing the nerf around, however a little harder to catch, the tennis ball easier to hold - and with each throw, his coordination and confidence grew.

Such simple moments, yet they speak of a world where no one is left out.

If you have been following these 31 days of kindness - what is one thing you will bring with you into 2026? What is one thing you are ready to leave behind?

Will it be:

🌻 new connections with people who share your values?

🌻healthier boundaries to protect your wellbeing?

🌻reaching out a hand to help a friend

🌻calling someone you have been quietly missing?

Whatever you carry forward, may it be something that nurtures you and adds a little more goodness to the world.

Thank you to everyone who has believed in my work this year - coming to classes, trainings, or reaching out for support during sacred times of change - and to all who have cared for and supported Coleman, making it possible for me to continue - much appreciation.

My hope for 2026 is that it brings you courage, joy and strength, and a clear sense that you are not alone. If you need someone to walk alongside you, you know where to find me.

Whether you are hāpu, have just had a baby,
or are seeking direction in your life, I am here.

Let us step into 2026 with love and hope,
doing what we can to uplift each other
and keep our hearts open.


On a day marked by shifting weather - gusts of wind, passing rain and bursts of sun - a young man makes his way to the e...
30/12/2025

On a day marked by shifting weather - gusts of wind, passing rain and bursts of sun - a young man makes his way to the edge of a lake.

This is Coleman. Drawn to the water, he steps in to cool his body, to unwind and, in his own way, to release the accumulated tension of the day.

For him, water is not merely a physical element. It is a healing environment, a place where his movements loosen and his whole being appears more at ease and supported.

This visit marks the final lake swim of 2025, inviting us to wonder what 2026 will hold for this young man - and indeed, for us all.

As we move into a new season of our lives, kindness will take on another form: the setting of boundaries.

Just as every habitat in the natural world has its edges, its limits, so too does the human spirit. Boundaries are not signs of weakness, but of protection and balance.

Water is his restorative habitat. What is yours - and how might you honour it, so that your own inner world can flourish?

Today is day 30 of 31 days of kindness - where it looked like making space for one last lake swim in 2025 – letting the water cool, calm and carry away the weight of the year, and honouring the places that help our spirits breathe.

Here’s what kindness looked like today:This evening we headed into our local supermarket, Coleman spotted some boys play...
29/12/2025

Here’s what kindness looked like today:

This evening we headed into our local supermarket, Coleman spotted some boys playing on the claw machine - drawn like a magnet, he headed straight over.

I’d stopped to grab a trolley, and before I even made it inside I heard a huge roar of excitement.

When I walked in, there was Coleman holding a Warriors Supporter Ball, surrounded by this group of boys.

A group of boys at a claw machine
could’ve kept all the turns for themselves.
Instead, they handed Coleman the controls
and gave him a chance to play.

He lined it up, hit the button…and what luck 🍀 pulled up a ball. They all exploded with excitement - no jealousy, just pure support.

Then Coleman took that win
and turned it into something bigger -
walking around the store, passing the ball to others, spreading nothing but joy.

That’s the real game:
inclusion, celebration, and sharing what you’ve got.

To those boys - respect.
You showed what caring looks like 🌱🌻🙏 Thank you.

Day 29 of 31 days of kindness

It’s easy to be kind when life is smooth. Real power is how you treat people when you’re tired, frustrated, or things d...
28/12/2025

It’s easy to be kind when life is smooth. Real power is how you treat people when you’re tired, frustrated, or things didn’t go your way.

Kindness is not backing down. It’s choosing to be solid, steady and respectful even when you could lash out.

It’s that extra hug for your kids,
that “you got this” message to a mate,
that calmer voice you use with yourself when you feel like you’re failing.

Today, let your spirit lead the way. Be the person in the room who lifts the energy, not the one who drains it.

That’s spiritual kindness.
That’s real muscle 🌱🌻

Speaking of muscle… it’s Day 28 of 31 days of kindness.

Grateful for Coleman, out there in the elements helping to carry chopped wood up the hill today (and it’s a steep one), and for our friend who came a couple of months ago to chop down some of the wattles – one act of kindness that will help keep Coleman and I warm during the winter months. A massive thank you to you – you know who you are.

Today, kindness is giving ourselves permission to rest where we feel most held. For my 19-year-old, that place is still...
27/12/2025

Today, kindness is giving ourselves permission to rest where we feel most held. For my 19-year-old, that place is still my bed.

I’ve noticed that when he rests there,
he sleeps deeper and longer.

In moments like this,
his body finds a rhythm of ease,
his nervous system is settling,
his sense of “I am safe” is reinforced,

Day 27 of 31 days of kindness - Your never too old to nap in your mama’s bed.🌱🌻

Day 26 of 31 days of kindness - Boxing Day - before all the festivities fade, let’s take a moment to check in from Chris...
26/12/2025

Day 26 of 31 days of kindness - Boxing Day - before all the festivities fade, let’s take a moment to check in from Christmas Day.

Kindness today is taking five minutes to write down what worked well and what didn’t, so next years Christmas can feel lighter and brighter.

If you could press pause for a moment and look back over Christmas, what is one small shift that would make it easier next time? Maybe it’s asking for more help, doing less, starting earlier, or letting one thing go.

Grab a pen and jot it down then pop that note into the Christmas tree box for next time.

Last year, one of the small shifts I tried was wrapping the tree lights around a clothes hanger so they were easy to put back on the tree this year - game changer.

I also wrote down, “Lights first, ornaments second.” Simple, but it made a big difference.

Another note I added was, “Don’t forget to cook or bake the food with love.” When we lead with love instead of pressure, the whole day shifts – you can feel it in the food on the table and in everyone’s energy.

A lot happens in 12 months. Details fade, patterns repeat. One small shift can change the whole experience for you and your whānau 🌱🌻🙏

So what one thing you will so differently for next year?

May all who celebrate todaybe filled with gratitude, wonder and joy.May all who ache today be cloaked in warmth, compass...
25/12/2025

May all who celebrate todaybe filled with gratitude, wonder and joy.

May all who ache today be cloaked in warmth, compassion and love.

For those cradling babies in their arms,
may each tiny breath and cuddle remind you what a sacred gift this moment is.

For those whose arms are empty, or whose hearts are heavy with loss or waiting, may you feel held, honoured in truth and know you are not alone

May peace be with you at this time
🌱🌻🙏

Today is Day 25 of 31 days of Kindess - it’s Christmas Day.


Today I watched kindness in action in a local carpark.Coleman recognised one of his past school mates from afar and call...
23/12/2025

Today I watched kindness in action in a local carpark.

Coleman recognised one of his past school mates from afar and called out to him.
His friend, home from uni to spend time with his family, finished loading his shopping into the car…then turned back, walked over, and took the time to say hello and have a proper catch-up.

You should have seen the smile on Coleman’s face and what a great catch-up they had.

As they said goodbye, Coleman called out,
“I love you, Jackson,” and without missing a beat came the reply, “I love you too.”

One choice to turn back.
One hello.
One “I love you.”

Moments like this - being seen and remembered - can light up a whole day.

Today is Day 23 of 31 days of kindness.

P.S. Over on Instagram we’ve set this moment to “Bad Guy” by Billie Eilish - the song both of them realised they liked after Coleman read his mate’s t-shirt.

23/12/2025

A Christmas Gift for Your 2026 Vision 💛

If you’ve been feeling called to deepen your work with parents and pēpi, this may be the nudge you’ve been waiting for.

In just over 9 weeks, we gather for our only in-person IAIM NZ Infant Massage Instructor Training for 2026, in Auckland – a 4-day immersion where you’ll learn how to support whānau through bonding, attunement and secure attachment through the art of infant massage.

🎄 Vaughan Park Retreat Centre, Auckland (accommodation available)
🎄 26 February – 1 March 2026
🎄 Christmas Special: Save 10% ($99.50) on the in-person training
🎄 Flexible payment plans available

You’ll leave ready to teach the internationally recognised IAIM 5-week parent programme – a powerful addition to any service that supports maternal and infant mental health and wellbeing.

Begin 2026 with vision, connection, and a programme that truly makes a difference for every parent and child you meet.

Just think: in 9 weeks you could be beginning this 4-day training with other professionals who are passionate about maternal and infant mental health and wellbeing, and in as little as 4 months you may be a fully qualified Infant Massage Instructor, confidently guiding parents through the IAIM 5-week infant massage programme and weaving nurturing touch into your everyday practice.

Here is the link to enquire to find out more about the training: https://iaimnz.infoodle.com/form_process?g=9d94c2b5-2a28-4dc5-bc5a-78e66829e524

AND here is the link to enrol: https://iaimnz.infoodle.com/form_process?g=3c50782b-22ea-4101-9ef7-9b729775f078

Day 22 of 31 days of kindness happens to fall on our kiwi Summer Solstice - an invitation to feel the medicine that this...
21/12/2025

Day 22 of 31 days of kindness happens to fall on our kiwi Summer Solstice - an invitation to feel the medicine that this day brings (read on).

☀️Permission to expand - This is light saying: “You are allowed to take up space.” Let your dreams be visible. Let your needs be real…

☀️Clarity and courage - Solstice light has a way of showing what’s ready to be released. Not with harshness. With honesty. “This no longer matches who I am.”

☀️Joy as nourishment - Joy is not a reward. Joy is medicine. A small barefoot moment, a swim, a laugh with someone safe…

☀️Vitality through gentleness - Summer can be busy. The solstice reminds you: the body thrives on simple care. Water. Shade. Rest. Pleasure. Breath.

☀️Gratitude that lands in the cells - Not forced gratitude. The kind that arrives naturally when you notice: I am here. I made it. I am still becoming.

An invitation to try simple 10-minute solstice ritual:
🌻 Stand where you can feel the day (even at a window).
🌻 One hand on heart, one on belly. Breathe slowly.
🌻 Say (out loud if you can):
• “I welcome more light into my life.”
• “I release what dims my spirit.”
• “I choose thoughts that support me.”
🌻 Write one sentence - This season, I give myself permission to…
🌻 Drink a full glass of water as a seal: “I receive. Thank you.”

Solstice affirmations:
🌻 I am aligned with the rhythms of life.
🌻 Light lives within me, and I share it gently.
🌻 It is safe for me to grow.
🌻 I honour my energy, and I choose what nourishes me.
🌻 I deserve a beautiful, supported life.

Courage is rising every dayto meet whatever the day brings.I don’t have to have it all sorted,only to trust that I will ...
21/12/2025

Courage is rising every day
to meet whatever the day brings.
I don’t have to have it all sorted,
only to trust that I will find my way through.

Today is Day 21 of 31 days of kindness.
May you feel that same courage rising in you today.

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