About Deb Pick | Nervous System Health Practitioner, Coach & Speaker

Supporting lasting change through the mind, body and nervous system

I help people create lasting change by working with the mind, body and nervous system together.

For 30 years, I have worked in health, movement, rehabilitation, education and personal development, supporting people to better understand themselves and move forward with greater confidence, clarity and wellbeing.

Today, my work sits at the intersection of nervous system health, subconscious change, physical wellbeing and human potential.

Whether someone arrives seeking support for anxiety, stress, chronic pain, confidence, performance, rehabilitation, life transitions or personal growth, my approach remains the same:

Work with the person, not just the symptom.

I believe meaningful change happens when we understand how the mind, body and nervous system influence one another. Rather than forcing change, I focus on creating the conditions that allow change to emerge naturally and sustainably.

My journey

My professional journey began in science.

I hold a Master of Chemistry from Imperial College London and later completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Biology and Anatomy. My fascination with how the human body functions led me into movement, rehabilitation, bodywork, education and eventually the study of the subconscious mind and nervous system.

Over the years I have worked as a lecturer, personal trainer, Pilates instructor, bodywork practitioner, therapist and coach, supporting people from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences.

What became increasingly clear was that physical symptoms, emotional wellbeing, confidence, performance and healing were rarely separate issues.

The nervous system sits at the centre of them all.

This understanding has shaped the work I do today.

Why I do this work

Many of the people I work with are capable, intelligent and highly motivated.

They have often read the books, attended courses, tried strategies and genuinely want things to improve.

Yet they still find themselves repeating patterns they cannot fully explain.

Over the years I became fascinated by this gap between knowing and doing.

Why can one person understand exactly what needs to change, yet still feel stuck?

Why does confidence disappear under pressure?

Why can pain persist long after healing should have occurred?

Why do some experiences leave lasting imprints on the body and nervous system?

These questions have shaped much of my professional journey and continue to guide my study today.

I believe that when we understand the relationship between the mind, body and nervous system, we create the opportunity for profound and sustainable change.

How I work

I am not a practitioner who follows a fixed formula.

Every person arrives with a different history, nervous system, body, goals and life experience.

Sessions are tailored to the individual and may draw upon:

Nervous System Health & Regulation
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Subconscious Change Work
Craniosacral Therapy
Structural & Functional Care
Postural Rehabilitation
Pilates-Based Rehabilitation
Mindset & Performance Coaching
Somatic Awareness and Education

Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, I aim to understand the patterns beneath them and support change at the level where those patterns were created.

Many clients describe the experience as practical, collaborative, grounded and deeply personalised.

Areas I commonly support

People seek support for many different reasons, including:

Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
Stress and burnout
Confidence and self-belief
Chronic pain and persistent symptoms
Trauma-informed nervous system support
Sleep and recovery
Life transitions and personal growth
Rehabilitation and post-surgical recovery
Postural concerns and movement patterns
Performance and mindset
Feeling stuck despite knowing what to do

Professional Background

My background combines science, anatomy, movement, rehabilitation, subconscious change work and nervous system health.

Qualifications and professional training include:

Master of Chemistry – Imperial College London
Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Biology & Anatomy)
Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
Diploma in Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy
Post Graduate Certificate in Craniosacral Therapy
Pilates Instructor Certification
Sports & Remedial Massage Training
Reflexology Training
Yoga Teacher Training

I continue to undertake ongoing professional development in nervous system health, psychosomatic and emotional anatomy, chronic pain, trauma-informed practice, performance psychology and subconscious change.

I am a registered member of:

Hypnosis New Zealand (HNZ)
International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP)
Massage New Zealand

Beyond the Clinic

Alongside NEKAWA, I am the founder of Elite Mindset, where I work with athletes, performers, leaders and high-performing individuals seeking to strengthen confidence, focus and performance under pressure.

I am also a public speaker and educator, presenting on topics including nervous system health, performance psychology, confidence, resilience, wellbeing and human potential.

My passion lies in helping people understand how their mind, body and nervous system work together so they can move forward with greater awareness, confidence and ease.