Immerse. Nourish. Release.

Welcome back Hana family! In this first episode of season 2 of our podcast, co host Phoebe Hart chats with Hana’s in-house Naturopath Shaz Andrew about hormone health. When she isn’t researching and writing content for Hana, Shaz works clinically with a focus on women’s health. fertility and pregnancy. Many of the clients she works with are struggling with hormonal imbalances, so this is an area s...

Join Sara & Phoebe in this extended final episode of the Hana Podcast,  as they round off the year with updates about Hana space, Sara's personal life and some simple self-care strategies to take forward into the new year. Podcast episodes mentioned: ~ EP. 07 PBM Therapy with Josh Lamaro ~ EP. 04 withThe Gut Co. ~ EP. 08 with Sans[ceuticals] ~ EP. 20 with Raaie ~ EP. 02 with Orchard St. P...

In episode 20 we talk with Katey Mandy - founder of active botanical-based skincare range Raaie. After spending 15 years working in the creative industry for other high profile names in luxury beauty, Katey decided to create her own skincare brand that harnesses the unique power of Aotearoa’s bioactive botanicals. Learn about Raaie and Katey’s journey. Products mentioned in this episode: AM Mornin...

In episode 19 Sara chats with ex Black Sticks hockey player and founder of Studio Box, Dwayne Rowsell. Dwayne was our very first client at Hana and has been using our treatments regularly to support post-workout recovery, slow down at the end of a long day, and to create accountability with self and others. Join us for this inspiring conversation... Where to find Dwayne: Studio Box: https://www.st...

An insightful chat with Graedon Parker, founder of Bros.nz - a space for men to connect with one another through retreats, workshops and online circles. Bros.nz was born from a realisation that there is a lack of safe spaces for men to be together to express their emotions, process their trauma and the challenges in their lives. Graedon believes that men gathering in safe spaces allows them to jou...

This episode explores what drove Deborah Levy to create her line of natural face and body care products, and the genius behind the Biotyspa face and body tools - the Gua Sha & Cellulite cup. Products mentioned in this episode: Gua Sha: https://shop.hana.nz/product/jade-gua-sha/ Cellulite Cup: https://shop.hana.nz/product/cellulite-cup/ Explore the full Biotyspa range: https://shop.hana.nz/biot...

On episode 16  we chat with award-winning personal trainer and competitive gymnast Kelly MacDonald. Tune in to learn about the incredible approach she takes to training the body, her journey to health and how our treatments at Hana have supported her post-training recovery and provided a space for her to meet her own healing each week. Connect with Kelly further about personal training and more: I...

In episode 15 of the Immerse. Nourish. Release. podcast, we talk to emotional release practitioner and naturopath Joanne Bisset. Jo believes that unprocessed emotions are held by the body and can accumulate, creating stress and physical symptoms. She uses emotional release techniques to help her clients improve their mental and physical health. Connect with Jo: Website: https://www.joannebisset.co...

A conversation with naturopath, medical herbalist and nutritionist Shaz Andrew about a holistic approach to anxiety. Shaz works clinically with a focus on women’s health and is the content writer here at Hana. Through her clinical work she has identified that a great number of her clients suffer from chronic stress and anxiety and that this is impacting their hormones and overall health. Tune in t...

Calm your mind, soothe your senses and nourish your nervous system with this guided  inner resource meditation by Neal Ghoshal - founder at Contemporary yoga teacher training. Yoga Nidra is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping. It is a practice that can lower our stress levels and improve our overall mental health. This meditation is the perfect compliment to our treatments, or a r...

You may have met Laura on one of your visits to Hana last year. She was part of the Hana team and provided energy healing sessions to many of our clients! Laura has since moved back to Bali to create a healing centre with her partner Jimmy. In this episode of the podcast we learn about Laura’s journey and the powerful pure healing work and cleansing processes that she does both in person and onlin...

Join us for another episode of the Immerse. Nourish. Release. podcast, where we chat with the founders of Mother Made Emily Blanchett and Jessica Clarke about their beautiful range of medicinal mushrooms. Mother Made was born from a desire to shine a light on one of the planet's true minute marvels - The Mushroom - “Nature's Greatest Healer”. Their potent mushroom extracts are 100% organ...

In this IMMERSE episode we chat with naturopath and holistic nutritionist Shaz Andrew about the toxins hidden in our environment and ways we can reduce our exposure to them. Shaz has been a part of the Hana team since the very beginning and is the researcher and writer behind the Hana content. She also works clinically, focusing on women’s health and providing preconception care and fertility supp...

Looking for a nourishing meditation to try during your next sauna session? In the latest RELEASE episode of our podcast, we are guided by John Allan from Raw Yoga through a grounding, nourishment meditation. As we follow the rise and fall of our breath through this recording, we are taken deeper and deeper into a state of presence and calm. Find space for this meditation in your week and your body...

A simple routine based on active ingredients, that can be used in a multitude of ways. In this NOURISH episode, we chat with the founder and creator of Sans [ceuticals] ~ Lucy Vincent. Much like our ethos at Hana, Sans [ceuticals] takes a stripped back and natural approach to looking after the body. This episode is a chance to hear Lucy's personal journey that led to the creation of her brand...

In this very honest and informative IMMERSE episode, Sara is joined by friend and business owner Josh Lamaro ~ founder of MitoGen Health.  Mitogen pioneer and provide light technology and solutions for human health & longevity. Throughout this chat,  Josh talks about the way in which PBM Red Light Therapy works, the effects it has on the body and his philosophy on living a balanced and healthy...

Let yourself be guided by the incredible Rosie Jean as you start your next sauna session at Hana, or a take a well needed 10 minute break of self-care within your day. Supporting you to move out of the mind and into the body, this short meditation is the perfect way to calm your nervous system and drop into a sense of peace within. About Rosie Jean: Rosie is a Provisional Psychologist, Yoga Teache...

In this IMMERSE episode, we are joined by the incredible Lydia McClean . Lydia is a chiropractor based in West Auckland,  and the host of Chat On This Podcast. Throughout this highly informative episode we delve into Lydia's personal journey to becoming a chiropractor, how regular sauna use creates space for her creativity, and topics such as:  ~ Preconception care ~ Lydia's approach to...

On this Nourish episode we are joined by the incredible Pernille Jensen to discuss her journey from qualified Naturopath, to creating her business and brand The Gut Co. We are so excited to share with you this deep dive into The Gut Co.'s ethos and to hear more from the creator herself about the products that are stocked in our space and online here at Hana. To purchase The Gut Co. products g...

Whether you are looking for something to hit play on during your next sauna session with us, or you are needing 20 minutes of self-care within your day, this episode if the perfect way to calm your nervous system and drop into a sense of peace within. Lead by the incredible Shaz Andrew ~ this calming meditation can be revisited over and over again. We hope you enjoy the very first of our RELEASE e...

On this Nourish episode we are joined by Kirsten Shanks to discuss her journey from qualified Naturopath, to creating her business and brand Orchard Street. We are so excited to share with you this deep dive into the Orchard Street ethos and to hear more from the creator herself about the products that are stocked in our space and online here at Hana. To purchase Orchard street products go to: sho...

An introduction to all things Hana  with the founder & host of this podcast - Sara Higgins. Sara is joined by friend and employee Phoebe Hart as they break down what Hana space is, the treatments on offer and what's to come on this podcast series.  Throughout this conversation we discuss Sara's journey to creating her business and the benefits of Infrared saunas, Ice baths & PBM...