PERSONAL TRAINER

Kandace Smiler


Kandace Smiler is a dedicated personal trainer and health coach with nearly a decade of experience helping clients achieve their fitness and hauora (well-being) goals. With a Diploma in Sport and Recreation and specialised knowledge in epigenetics-based health coaching and Rongoā Māori, Kandace offers a unique and holistic approach to personal training, with a strong focus on women's health and wellness.

Kandace’s expertise lies in designing personalised fitness programs that empower women across all stages of life. She is particularly passionate about supporting women’s reproductive health, helping clients navigate hormonal cycles, and addressing the unique challenges of pre- and post-pregnancy fitness. Her programs combine modern training methods with insights from epigenetics to optimise individual health outcomes.

As a practitioner of Rongoā Māori, Kandace incorporates traditional healing techniques and natural remedies into her coaching, offering a culturally enriched perspective on well-being. Her approach celebrates the connection between physical vitality, mental resilience, and holistic balance, helping clients achieve their goals with confidence.

Kandace works one-on-one with clients, leads group fitness classes, and provides online coaching, with a particular focus on helping wāhine (women) discover their strength, restore balance, and thrive in their hauora journey.

STRENGTHS

  • Tailored fitness and nutrition planning to support women’s health, including reproductive health and hormonal balance

  • Expertise in pre- and post-pregnancy fitness, ensuring safety and effectiveness

  • Integrating Rongoā Māori practices into wellness for a holistic approach

  • Applying epigenetics insights to customise health and fitness strategies

  • Empowering wāhine through fitness, fostering confidence and sustainable habits

PROUD MOMEMENTS / ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Expanding Access to Māori Wellness Practices

  • Integrated Rongoā Māori into modern wellness spaces

  • Incorporated traditional healing practices into corporate wellness programs

  • Ensured accessibility and celebration of Rongoā Māori in personal coaching

CONTACT KANDACE


Phone: 021 033 5300

Email: info@whakapakariora.com