ABOUT NEKAWA
Deb Pick
Welcome - I’m Deb, the founder of NEKAWA. This space is a reflection of my own healing journey — one that’s taken me from science-based study and working alongside high-performance sports to deep, holistic work grounded in presence, intuition, and trust in the body’s innate wisdom.
Originally from the UK, I’ve spent over 20 years in the health and wellness industry, both internationally and here in Aotearoa New Zealand. My qualifications include a Master’s degree in Chemistry and a Bachelor’s in Applied Science (Human Anatomy), alongside certifications in personal training, Pilates, yoga, sports massage, reflexology, and remedial therapies.
I began therapeutic bodywork in 1997, and over time, I became drawn to more integrative approaches — supporting not just the physical body, but also the nervous system, subconscious mind, and emotional landscape.
🌀 Body-Based Therapies
At my monthly Auckland clinic, I offer craniosacral therapy and Somatoemotional Release — gentle, hands-on modalities that support both emotional integration and physical realignment.
Clients often seek this work for one of two reasons:
🌿 To gently process and release stored trauma, emotional overwhelm, or unresolved stress patterns
🌀 To bring the body back into balance through postural and structural realignment, often following long-standing tension, injury, or imbalance
I frequently work with individuals who feel they’ve “tried everything” — whether they're dealing with persistent pain, unresolved injuries, autoimmune imbalances, or confusing diagnoses. They come seeking something different. Often, the body holds the answers — it just hasn’t been given the chance to be heard.
“On my first appointment Deb resolved a 20-year-old shoulder injury… I’ve never had pain since.”
“Deb did some bodywork then showed me how to move my own body… She identified my hip tension without me even mentioning it. One session was just the beginning — I’ve already booked to return.”
These experiences aren’t unusual. My work is both intuitive and deeply grounded in anatomy, allowing clients to feel safe, supported, and empowered in their healing.
These therapies help regulate the nervous system, relieve deep tension, and support the body’s return to a natural state of ease. My approach blends movement science, somatic awareness, and a trauma-informed presence — creating space for lasting change to unfold.
I am a registered member of the International Association of Healthcare Practitioners (IAHP), Massage New Zealand (MNZ), and an approved Southern Cross Easy-Claim provider.
🧠 Mind-Based Therapies
At NEKAWA, I support everyday people navigating very real, very human experiences — stress, self-doubt, overwhelm, people-pleasing, anxiety, or simply feeling stuck in a loop.
Using a blend of hypnotherapy, NLP (neuro-linguistic programming), and mind-body awareness techniques, I help you understand your inner world, gently clear old patterns, and reconnect with a sense of clarity and self-trust.
People often come to me when:
🌧 They’re caught in unhelpful habits or thought cycles
😔 They feel emotionally exhausted or disconnected
🔄 They’ve tried other things but keep ending up in the same place
💭 They want to understand why they feel the way they do — and shift it
This isn’t traditional therapy. It’s relaxed, conversational, and gently powerful — working with your subconscious patterns in a safe and supported way.
“From the first time we spoke on the phone and throughout the hypnotherapy programme, Deb always made me feel seen, heard, and safe… I wanted to reset my relationship with food and exercise, and I'm so excited to be on that path now. The work with Deb was really transformational for me and I'm so grateful. Ngā mihi e hoa.”
“I’ve had a successful career in sales, but I felt my motivation slipping… Deb helped me uncover what was getting in my way. I now feel re-energised and more excited about the future than I have in years!”
“I was training hard but had lost my joy in the process… Deb helped me reconnect to my goals and belief in myself. I’m now back in love with the journey, not just the finish line.”
For those with big dreams and high expectations — athletes, performers, entrepreneurs, and creatives — I offer performance mindset support through my Elite Mindset program. As an approved practitioner of the Athletes Secret Weapon program, a globally renowned method, I help elite thinkers unlock clarity, confidence, and that next-level mental edge.
This unique program incorporates neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and has been developed over 18 years to support Olympians, world champions, and high achievers. It allows me to blend mental resilience, focus training, and performance psychology into my therapeutic work, helping clients enhance their mental strength, overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve peak performance.
Everything I do is tailor-made to you. Sessions are available in-person (Auckland & Whanganui) or online via Zoom. I’m a registered member of Hypnosis New Zealand (HNZ), and I approach every session with respect, care, and a genuine belief in your ability to change.
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to be open to the process.
🌿 Healing with Heart
These mind-body therapies are central to my work as a holistic healing practitioner in New Zealand, allowing for profound shifts without force. Whether supporting clients through anxiety, emotional overwhelm, or the desire to feel more connected and in control, I create a space that honours both the body’s intelligence and each individual’s readiness to heal.
Throughout my career, I’ve lectured in anatomy, health, and massage therapy, delivered corporate wellness talks, and supported both high-performing individuals and those navigating everyday stressors. I know that true healing doesn’t come from a one-size-fits-all method — it comes from understanding, connection, and a willingness to go deeper.
NEKAWA was created to support that journey — combining science, intuition, and heart.
If you're seeking nervous system regulation, trauma-informed hypnotherapy, or a deeply respectful space to reconnect with your inner self, I invite you to explore NEKAWA.
This is where transformation begins.
Music Endlessly Splendid, Gerhard Feng.
