Meet the team
Meet the faces behind Redefined Coaching! We are a group of
passionate people who believe in freedom for everyone.
Founder
Recovery Coach
I am passionate about bringing hope into the battle of Eating Disorders and equipping people with tools for recovery because I believe that recovery is possible for everyone.
At Auckland University I studied a Bachelor of Social Work and completed post graduate study in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. During my career I have also completed specialised training in a number of Eating Disorder treatments and trainings around body image. Working for Auckland District Health Board in General Mental Health and for the Auckland Regional Eating Disorder Service as a Therapist has helped fuel my passion and commitment to seeing people recover.
Jess Dyson
Occupational Therapist
Hey! My name is Ella and it is such an honour to be a part of the Redefined Coaching team. I am passionate about supporting people who are on the recovery journey in a way that is practical, holistic and hope-filled.
At the Auckland University of Technology, I completed a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Occupational Therapist and have completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science (Mental Health and Addictions). I have experience working for Auckland District Health Board in the Regional Eating Disorders Service where I have been involved in both individual and group therapy.
As I continue gaining experience in the field of eating disorders I have come to appreciate that although the recovery journey is complex, it is attainable for all. This has driven my passion for supporting people who experience eating disorders to develop a meaningful sense of engagement in a life which is full of purpose, connection and hope - A life outside of an eating disorder!
Ella Fletcher
Recovery Coach
Hi, my name is Maddy, and I am so honored to be a Redefined Eating Disorder Coach.
I have recently become an accredited practicing dietitian and am super passionate about working with individuals to find a sustainable and healthy way of eating that not only betters their health but also supports their mental health and relationship with food. Whilst I love working as a dietitian, I am also very passionate about providing support, tools, and strategies to those battling with an eating disorder.
This passion came from having my own personal experience with an eating disorder, where I battled with anorexia and bulimia throughout my teenage years. At the time, I did not receive professional care that made me feel safe, understood, and supported, which I believe is why the illness stuck around for 6 years. I wish now to be the person I wish I had when I was younger and walk alongside others in their journey to overcome their eating disorder.
Through both my personal experience and education, my mission is to shine a light for those whose lives have been made dark by eating disorders by working with them to create a toolkit for recovery.
Madison Bartlett
Recovery Coach
My name is Lucretia and it is such a privilege to be a part of this team, helping people find recovery! I completed a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy at the Auckland University of Technology, followed by a post-graduate diploma in Mental Health and Addictions. I have spent time working in general community mental health teams. I gained experience facilitating group therapy at Tupu Ora Regional Eating Disorders Service. Most recently I have been working as a Health Improvement Practitioner in Queenstown.
Since working more closely with individuals who are on their journey fighting an eating disorder, I have seen people who know why they choose recovery, and who have the practical support to do recovery, are fighters who find freedom. I consider it such an honour to support people in a way that helps bring hope, focus and passion into the recovery journey.
Lucretia Fietje
Recovery Coach
I grew up in a small town outside of Chicago, Illinois and relocated to New Zealand in 2019. Doing so has brought me to some of the most rewarding and life changing discoveries that I have experienced throughout my journey. I attribute all of this to my Recovery.
When I was 14 years old I began my battle with Anorexia. In what felt like an instant I was in my 20s and I had been trapped within the depths of my Eating Disorder for nearly a decade. At that time I was convinced that there was no treatment that would save my life and my illness would ultimately claim my life. That all changed when I decided to surrender Anorexia and began to take my first steps into recovery. I experienced some of the most overwhelming and beautiful feelings of joy, happiness, and freedom. I truly believe that there is hope for everyone and with the right tools you too can free yourself.
During my recovery I discovered that one of my dreams was walking alongside those who are trapped within the grasps of an Eating Disorder and helping them find their freedom. There is a way out and although that path is different for each of us, I am passionate and committed to helping you find yours.
Jeffrey Otis
Recovery Coach
Hello! My name is Bailey and I am passionate about spreading hope to those on their recovery journey.
My anorexia haunted me for two years, however for over half that time I didn't know it was there. My friends and family were concerned but I dismissed it, there is always someone worse off. However this mentality caused me to spiral, I was becoming a shell of the person I was. Anorexia made everything black and white, my emotions were either really high or really low, I did everything or nothing. Anorexia took things to the extreme, there was no middle ground and no grey area.
My recovery journey started when I met Jess at Redefined Coaching and things started looking up. I wasn't just being dramatic, or just being a naughty teenager, I wasn’t told I was making it up, she got it. I was being tortured by anorexia.
I understand what people with eating disorders are going through and Redefined Coaching taught me tools, strategies and walked with me through my recovery journey. Now it’s my turn to walk with those on their recovery journey to spread hope, encouragement and freedom. Your freedom is worth it!
Bailey Hattam
Recovery Coach
Hey! My names Laura & I feel honoured to be on a team that believes hope is possible for everyone.
When I was 14 I developed Anorexia which left me fighting for my life. The torment, guilt, fear, overwhelming feelings & thoughts led me to believe that this was going to be it. I am so thankful that I had a team of support around me who fought for my freedom, and helped me fight for a life without Anorexia.
For the past 6 years I have been working as a youth worker implementing programmes that have had a focus on a persons overall wellbeing. I am certified mental health coach who is passionate about journeying alongside people so they to can experience a life full of freedom, because it is so possible.
Laura Putt
Recovery Coach
Hi, my name is Sarah and I am excited to be part of the team at Redefined Coaching. My intention is to help others during their journey to recovery from an eating disorder. It is very much of a passionate and personal nature that brings this about. I experienced anorexia nervosa in my teenage years from the age of 13. After battling this illness for around seven years, I am now fully recovered for over 17 years. I also saw a close relative go through the same experience during their teenage years, so I can relate to others struggling with an eating disorder or seeing someone close to them fighting this illness. It was this experience and an amazing psychologist that fueled my desire and current journey to help others overcome eating disorders.
Originally from Australia, I have also lived in Singapore, Maldives, and now proud to call New Zealand home. I am a mum to two beautiful children aged 14 and 10, and hold an Honors degree in Psychology. Currently I am completing my Master’s degree in Psychology with the University of Auckland and have just finished my thesis on treatments for adolescents with anorexia nervosa.
I am passionate to help others overcome eating disorders and to experience life and the freedom beyond it. Know there is hope!
Sarah Brandeis
Recovery Coach
Hannah is a recovery coach for Redefined Coaching and the General Manager of One Heart, an organization that empowers children to break free from poverty and fulfill their potential in East Africa 12. An author (How I Beat Anorexia) speaker, small business owner, NFP Board Member, wife, and mother 2.
Hannah Easton
Recovery Coach
Hi, I’m Sienna and it is an honour to be part of the incredible team at Redefined Coaching. My journey toward becoming a recovery coach is deeply personal, rooted in my own experience with anorexia nervosa as a teenager. I faced an arduous and lengthy battle with my eating disorder, one marked by persistent ups and downs. Despite the many challenges and setbacks, I tenaciously fought my way through the darkness, filled with many moments of doubt, fear and uncertainty. Through this relentless effort, I battled my way to the other side, where I now stand, able to experience true freedom and joy. This allowed me to fulfil my dream of moving cities to go to university and pursue my studies in Psychology.
This journey has instilled in me a deep passion for helping individuals to be able to live a life without the confines of an eating disorder and instead, full of purpose, resilience, and genuine happiness.
I firmly believe that the qualities and strengths that may lead people into an eating disorder can be harnessed to their fullest potential in the recovery process. My aim is to guide individuals toward harnessing qualities, empowering them to rediscover life and the freedom that comes with it.
There is hope, and I’m here to help you find it.
Sienna Gray
Recovery Coach
Kia Ora I’m Elyse and I am stoked to be a part of the Redefined Coaching team. I completed a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and recently completed my Masters in Applied Social Work, at Massey University.
My experience with an eating disorder started from the age of 15. Since then, it has been a journey of self discovery—of learning to appreciate my worth and value, enjoying who I was created to be, and learning the power of vulnerability and connection. Every single one us experience struggles, and none of us have been created to face them or to do life alone. If there’s anything that my journey has taught me it’s that healing is possible, healing happens from the inside out, and healing is truly possible for us all.
Elyse McKechnie
Recovery Coach
Hi there! My name is Kate, and I am so excited to be part of the team at Redefined Coaching. I am currently studying Psychology while working full time in Government.
My pathway to becoming a Recovery Coach has been a deeply personal one. At the age of 17, I developed an eating disorder that would go on to last several years without seeking professional help. These years were filled with so many ups and downs, but ultimately lead me to finding the healthiest and happiest version of myself. Now, my intention is to support those going through their own recovery journey and be the support I wish I had had.
If my journey has taught me anything, it is that I truly believe that recovery is possible for everyone. I am so honoured to be able to provide those struggling with the support and guidance they need to hold on to the hope of life beyond their eating disorder.
