I am the founder and guardian (kaitiaki) of The Longhouse Tirimoana Whare Roa - a barefoot-luxury coastal retreat set against the raw beauty of the East Otago coastline. I created this space with intention, as a sanctuary where refined simplicity meets capacity for fostering deep connection - to nature, to self, and to each other.

My journey began in a very different world, with a background in finance, accounting, and postgraduate studies in viticulture and oenology. During my years in the wine industry, immersed in the rhythms of the land, I began to question conventional farming systems and developed a growing curiosity about organic & regenerative food systems and the relationship between our environment and our health.

A personal experience with cancer became a turning point in my life, guiding me toward a more holistic and integrative path to wellbeing. This led me to train as an Integrative Master Health Coach and a certified Vinyasa yoga teacher. Today, my work weaves together practical lifestyle medicine with intuitive, embodied practices and I am passionate about supporting others to create sustainable, meaningful change that nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.

I believe that true wellness is not something we find outside of ourselves, but something we cultivate and embody.

Through the restorative power of nature, I invite you to step away from the noise of everyday life and into a slower, more intentional rhythm — one that allows space for clarity, resilience, and renewal.

Whether you join us for a guided retreat or as private guests seeking rest, celebration, or reconnection, - THe Longhouse Tirimoana offers a deeply considered experience of space, beauty, and belonging.

Tirimoana is more than a place to stay — it is a place to gather, to celebrate, to heal, and to reconnect with te taiao (the natural world), with yourself, and with those around you. Every element has been thoughtfully curated to feel both effortless and enriching.

I feel deeply grateful to share this space, and to walk alongside you as you reconnect, restore, and return home to yourself.

Jade & Adam are a fantastic team who help behind the scenes with almost everything at The Longhouse.

Massage Therapy

As an experienced massage therapist I will consult with you to understand your specific needs, tailoring the session to focus on your areas of tension and stress. Through a combination of therapeutic techniques, myofascial release the treatment helps promote relaxation, improve circulation, aid functional movement and ease muscular tension.

Whether you are seeking relief from physical stress, mental fatigue, or simply wish to gift yourself time to restore and recharge, this session provides a rejuvenating experience that leaves you feeling refreshed, balanced, and ready to face the world with a renewed sense of wellbeing.

Do Life Better - Mind-body Coach 

Through a holistic mind–body approach, I empower people with the tools and awareness to shift their thinking, reduce stress, and create meaningful positive change. When we learn to understand our thoughts, regulate our nervous system, and nurture our environment, we can show up in life calmer, stronger, and happier.

I believe the state of our mind profoundly influences our physical health, our energy, and how we show up in the world each day. Through mind–body coaching, I support people to become more aware of their thoughts, habits, and patterns, empowering them to take gentle yet powerful steps toward positive change.

Nature and environment also play an important role in wellbeing. As an eco-therapist, I value the healing relationship between people and the natural world, encouraging practices that bring calm, presence, and connection.

Alongside my wellbeing work, I have a strong eye for interior spaces and environments. I love helping create spaces that feel nurturing, calm, and harmonious. Whether through subtle adjustments, thoughtful design, or simply the energy we bring into a space, I believe our surroundings can support us to feel more grounded, inspired, and at ease.

My approach is heart-centred and practical — bringing warmth, light, and care into the spaces and relationships I work within. I aim to help people create environments, both internally and externally, where they feel calm, balanced, and truly happy to be.

Intuitive Healer & Spiritual Life Coach

- “Spirituality is me and I am spirituality, there is no me without spirituality.”

From an early age, Gina felt deeply connected to the spiritual realm. With an innate ability to sense emotional, physical imbalances in others—and to communicate with those who have passed—she has long known she was a lightworker, here to support others on their healing and awakening journeys. Her intuitive gifts have been a guiding force, allowing her to see beyond the surface and work at a soul level. Over the years, she has studied and practiced techniques such as Reiki, intuitive development, emotional healing, mind-body integration, inner child work, behavioural/transformational coaching, past life healing, and energetic blockage release.

Gina is passionately committed to helping others break free from emotional burdens and limiting beliefs. Her philosophy is rooted in the idea that world peace begins with individual healing and acts of kindness. She believes that by tending to our own inner world, we contribute to the collective healing of the planet.

Session Offered:

Intuitive Readings & Healings

Gain clarity on the energies shaping your life right now through a personalised intuitive reading and healing session. Using a blend of energy work and intuitive guidance, we’ll uncover blocks, restore balance, and support your emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

These sessions focus on illuminating the present—helping you feel lighter, more grounded, and empowered to make aligned, heart-centred choices.

Light Language Conversation

Light Language is a vibrational, intuitive form of communication that connects you with your soul self and higher guidance. Rather than being understood intellectually, it works energetically to clear blockages, activate consciousness, and support emotional, spiritual, and physical healing. Each experience is uniquely channeled, often creating a deep sense of connection, release, and inner knowing — a remembrance of the soul’s natural language.

Inner Child Coaching

Inner Child Coaching is a gentle, guided process that helps you reconnect with and heal the younger parts of yourself that hold past wounds, beliefs, and unmet needs. Through techniques like visualization, emotional release, and reparenting, it supports healing old patterns, building self-trust, and creating a more compassionate relationship with yourself. By giving your inner child the love and safety they need, you unlock greater confidence, freedom, and emotional peace as an adult.