Hi, I'm Hazel,

As a Movement Specialist and Pain Coach here in Somerfield, I don’t just see "injuries"—I see people who want to reclaim their lives. Many of my clients come to me after years of feeling misunderstood by standard, 15-minute clinical appointments. They’ve been told their backs are "worn out" or that they just need to "hustle harder" in a gym. At Mind in Movement, we take a different path.

Why My Approach is Different

I believe that to heal, you first need to be heard. My practice is built on:

  • Time: Longer, unhurried sessions that allow us to get to the root of your movement or pain issue.

  • Science: Using university-trained insights into modern pain science and behaviour design.

  • Restoration: Utilising Restorative Exercise and Structural Bodywork (ATSI) to build sustainable confidence, not just temporary strength.

Real-World Resilience

My passion for this work isn't just academic; it’s personal. I have navigated my own intense recovery from meningococcal septicaemia—a journey where I lived through severe, persistent pain. Having also overcome significant back, shoulder, and ankle injuries, I understand the physical and emotional toll of feeling "stuck."

I know what it takes to heal, and I know that recovery is rarely a straight line.

Let’s Move Again

Whether you want to walk the Rapaki Track without fear or simply move through your day with ease, I am here to provide the tools and expertise to help you get there.

Come and feel the difference of a restorative approach.

Hazel Boot BPhEd (Ex. Sport. Sci), PGCertHealSc (Pain & Pain Mgt)

I combine my skills to give you the help you need.

My practice is in Somerfield, Christchurch, New Zealand and online sessions are available for anyone outside of Christchurch.

Contact me at hazel@mindinmovement.co.nz 

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