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
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, I’m Lauren! I’m a recovery coach with a big heart for helping people break free from eating disorders. Having been through it myself, I know firsthand how tough and downright terrifying recovery can feel—but I also know how life-changing and freeing it is on the other side. My journey began long before my diagnosis; I struggled with body image and tried to control how I looked from the age of 8. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed in my early twenties that I truly began to face the battle. I battled for four years, enduring the hardest challenges while finding the strength to fight for a life of freedom. Now, I’m living a life I once thought was impossible, full of joy, health, and self-acceptance.
Having worked with Redefined, I knew from the beginning of my own recovery that once I was free, I was going to help others see how worth it recovery truly is. Recovery isn’t easy, but I promise it’s worth it. You’re stronger than you know, and I’m here to remind you of that every step of the way! Whether you’re just starting out or feeling stuck, I’m here to cheer you on, share what I’ve learned, and remind you that recovery isn’t just possible it’s life changing.
Lauren McKenzie
Recovery Coach
Hey, I’m Harry from Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. It is a privilege to be part of such an awesome team, helping others to recover and realise how good life can be post-eating disorder.
When I had mine, I didn’t think a full recovery was possible. However, I came to learn not only that it was possible, but that life out the other side is better than I'd ever imagined. I can think of nothing better than helping others realise that for themselves.
Since leaving school, I've completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Science degree in Psychology and Economics. During my studies, I worked as a volunteer counsellor at Youthline and spent six months counselling students at a high school. I then wrote my book “Hungry to Be Happy” to raise awareness around eating disorders and inspire hope for families still in its grip. By the end of 2024, I will also be a registered Career Counsellor.
Recovery is still the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but I’ll always be grateful that I fought hard enough to get my life back. As your recovery coach, I’ll be there in your corner as you do the same, fighting the biggest fight of your life and realising just how special life is once you’re free.
Harry Averill
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
Hi, I’m Lee — a compassionate Recovery Coach at Redefined Coaching. I’m passionate about holding a safe, supportive space for people as they walk through their own healing journeys.
My own story includes years of distorted eating and addiction recovery, and I openly share those lived experiences to help others feel seen, understood, and never alone.
I work alongside my clients as they find their way back to lives filled with joy, peace, and a deep sense of freedom. I’ve had a distorted relationship with my body and food since I was 12, but today, I’m a healthy mum of three teenagers living a vibrant life, free from the patterns that once held me back.
Wellness is something I live and breathe every day. I lean into holistic practices that care for my mind, body, and spirit — and it’s from that place that I support others to discover their own path forward.
I believe in hope. I believe in healing. And I believe that together, we can create a future full of possibility.
Lee Forbes
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.
Kate Stone
Recovery Coach
Kia ora,
I am privileged to be part of the Redefined team. My journey began with an exercise fixation that ultimately led to disordered eating. It was a slippery slope that ultimately left me at rock bottom, fighting for my life in a hospital bed. Hitting rock bottom was the wake-up call that sparked my recovery. I was stuck, my life was on repeat, day by day becoming more and more unhappy. I was the catalyst of my demise, in a vicious cycle of self-demise and I was the only one who couldn't see it. I did not know why I was doing what I was, but I also could not escape it.
I am lucky I have been given a second chance, a second chance to be the man I always wanted to be. My journey has taught me it is okay not to be okay and the importance of being able to be vulnerable and ask for help. I was extremely lucky on my road to recovery to have an amazing support system around me that allowed me to rediscover my true sense of self. I am now in a position where I am privileged to be able to offer a hand of assistance to those who are struggling and guide them through all of the obstacles life puts in their way. Challenges are what make people grow, if you can be vulnerable and utilise the guidance around you can overcome any obstacle that is put in your way.
I am grateful to have a second chance at life, a chance to really live and be the best version of myself. There are a few people are lucky enough to have a second chance, so now is my time to follow my passion of helping others to be the best versions of themselves.
Reed Wilson
Recovery Coach
Hi! My name is Kimberley I am excited to be part of this Redefined Coaching team. I would love to walk alongside with you to support and guide you through your recovery with an eating disorder, and to find hope, freedom and meaning in your life. I suffered with anorexia nervosa through most of my 20’s.
Going through an eating disorder was very challenging, I had many setbacks where I felt fearful and full or doubt that I could not recover. But with the support from others and determination within me to battle onwards I was able to come out of the darkness and recover.
This is where I found much healing and freedom in my life. I believe you can experience this too, and I can say it is possible to recover.
I have a Diploma in Nursing and a Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol, other drugs and Mental Health). I have experience working as a mental health nurse in adult psychiatry, where I currently work in an adult psychiatric inpatient unit.
From my lived experience with anorexia , I have felt ‘called' to help people who have eating disorders , disordered eating and body image issues. This led me to do training with the Carolyn Costin Institute, to became a Carolyn Costin Institute Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach. Wherever you are at in your recovery journey, I am here to support you!
