Every journey is different. Support should be too.
INTEGRATIVE WHOLE-SYSTEM CARE & RESTORATION FOR INDIVIDUALS & COMPANION ANIMALS​



Session Guide
Dedicated time. Individualized support.
Book time, not just a service.
Your journey is as unique as you are. At Mend Well, we've designed our sessions to adapt to your specific needs in the moment, whether you're seeking support for yourself, your companion animal, or both. This guide will help you understand what to expect and how to make the most of your time with us.
New here? Explore our philosophy and methods in our Full Method Library →
​How Sessions Work
Every session is personalised according to what you—or your companion animal—are presenting in the moment. Rather than selecting a fixed therapy, simply choose the session duration and location that best suits your needs. Care draws from the Mend Well Framework, integrating the most appropriate approaches to support your individual needs.​
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Your Care, Your Way
Though our sessions are structured by time, we prioritize your comfort and preferences. Have a particular method or approach your interested in that you'd like to experience? We'll adjust our approach to include your preferred modality right from the start.
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Support Wherever You Are - Online & Distance · Local & International
Connection isn't limited by distance. Whether you're in New Zealand or across the world, the approaches I draw from work by helping the body update its own memory of stress, signalling the brain and nervous system to release stored tension and return to a state of balance and ease. This process happens at an energetic and informational level, which means physical distance is no barrier to support — for people, companion animals, and the environments you share. Distance sessions offer accessible and practical support for ongoing care, acute needs, or when you prefer not to travel.
We have seen profound results through remote sessions, and they continue to be a valuable part of how we support our members' journeys toward balance and wellbeing. Remote support is available for both individuals and companion animals.​
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Session Guidance by Duration
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Most people start with a 60 minute session, as this allows enough time for a full overview and support.
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If more complex or layered concerns are present, a 90 minute session may be beneficial.
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The 30-45 minute sessions are often best suited to companion animals, children, teens, and seniors, or for focused concerns, maintenance support, remedy updates, or ongoing care.
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You are welcome to begin with any session length that feels right for your needs.
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Session Options
30 min — Check-In & Support — $70
Perfect for first experiences, those with budget considerations, children, companion animals, or when you need shorter support sessions. Includes progress reviews, remedy updates, maintenance care, or focused support during periods of change or transition.
45 min — Focused Support — $95
Targeted support for a specific concern or single-area focus. Supports refinement, acute issues, and integrative adjustment.
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60 min — Standard Session — $135
Core holistic session addressing what's presenting across multiple layers of support.
90 min — Extended Integration — $190
Focused work across interconnected physical, neurological, environmental, and behavioral patterns. Intake form provided prior to session to support preparation and clarity.
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120 min — Comprehensive Session — $260
Comprehensive support for complex or long-standing needs. Focus on pattern recognition and restoration across multiple systems. Comprehensive intake form provided prior to session.
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​​What to Expect After Booking
Once booked, you'll receive confirmation, access to your secure Members Portal, and any preparation information relevant to your appointment. Longer sessions include a comprehensive intake form to help make the most of your time together.
Outcalls​
​All session durations are available for outcalls.​ Outcalls are primarily focused on companion animals and environmental support.
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This may include:
• Structural and behavioural support
• Emotional wellbeing and pet psychology
• Nutrition and natural remedies
• Energy-based approaches
• Environmental support for homes, land, and spaces
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This work is informed by foundational Occupational Therapy principles, supporting the relationship between animals, people, and environments to promote functional wellbeing.
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Available by appointment within the Waimakariri District.
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What a Session May Include​​
If you would like anything specific included in your session, or a particular method from the Method Library, you can add this in your booking notes; we will always do our best to accomodate. ​​​​​
Contribution Sessions​​
A limited number of contribution sessions are available for those experiencing financial hardship.
Please enquire if needed — support options are available.​​​​​​
Members Portal​​​
Manage appointments, access notes, upload documents, and communicate securely through your Members Portal.
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Next Steps
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Our Mission
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Pioneering a new path to restorative care for individuals and their animal companions through innovative holistic approaches aimed at alleviating discomfort, supporting recovery from injuries and trauma, and addressing environmental exposures and stressors, with a focus on fostering balance and well-being.
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The Holistic Rehab | Mend Well​​​​
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​LOCATIONS Christchurch & North Canterbury
EMAIL theholisticrehab@protonmail.com​
​​​​​​PHONE +64 21 152 3286
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Support in other regions is available through trusted colleagues via referral where appropriate in
Auckland | Taranaki | Otago
All offerings are available for remote consultation or face-to-face sessions. Outcall visits are available for companion animals upon request.
Our Mission
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Pioneering a new path to restorative care for individuals and their animal companions through innovative holistic approaches. Our focus is on helping to alleviate feelings of discomfort, supporting the body's natural processes of recovery following injuries and trauma, and addressing the effects of environmental exposures and stressors, all with the goal of fostering a state of balance and well-being.
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The Holistic Rehab | Mend Well​​​​
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LOCATIONS: Christchurch, North Canterbury & Waimakariri
SESSION TYPES: In-Practice, Outcall, Online & Distance Sessions
SERVICE AREA: Local & International Support
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EMAIL: theholisticrehab@protonmail.com
PHONE: +64 21 152 3286
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Support in other regions: Auckland | Taranaki | Otago


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