Holly Neighbours
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From falling apart to starting over.


This is why I do what I do.
I didn't choose this path because it looked good on paper.
I chose it because it saved me.

Hi, I'm Holly, and this is my story...

I've always been drawn to the world of personal growth.

Growing up with a mother who worked as a coach, I learned early to question things, look deeper, and believe there was more to life than following the expected path.

But like so many people, I still found myself doing exactly that.

I built a corporate career. I got married. I did everything I thought I was supposed to do. On the outside, life looked like it was on track.

And then, in 2016, while I was pregnant, my world completely collapsed.

What followed wasn't just heartbreak. It was a moment of truth.

I realised I had been living on autopilot. Making decisions based on what others expected of me, rather than what I truly wanted. And in that moment, I knew something had to shift. Not just for me, but for my daughter.
The years that followed were a period of deep self-discovery.

I immersed myself in personal development. Not as a trend, but as a necessity. I needed to heal, rebuild, and reconnect with myself in a way I never had before.

It was during this time that I discovered breathwork.

In one session, I experienced a release so powerful it felt like a weight had physically lifted from my body. In another, I felt a surge of energy move through me like an electric reset. These weren't just relaxing moments. They were turning points.

Then I experienced sound healing for the first time and was completely mesmerised.

At the same time, one of my coaches, a Reiki Master, introduced me to energy healing. I went on to complete my Reiki training alongside my coaching certification.
What started as personal healing quickly became something much bigger.

I left my corporate career and stepped into a new path, one that allowed me to fully immerse myself in this work. I trained in breathwork, sound healing, and energy practices. Not just to learn them, but to live them.

Everything I offer now comes from lived experience.

These weren't tools I picked up casually. They were the exact practices that helped me rebuild my life, reconnect to myself, and create something entirely new.
And now I help others do the same.

Ready to explore how I can help?

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How I Work

I'm an internationally certified coach, but the way I work goes far beyond traditional coaching.

I don't sit across from you with a clipboard, asking surface-level questions or following a rigid framework.

My approach is intuitive, grounded, and deeply personal. While I don't currently offer coaching as a standalone service, it's woven into everything I do. Every breathwork session, every sound bath, every one-on-one experience holds space for reflection, awareness, and real change.

Because real transformation isn't just about talking through your problems.

It's about shifting the way your body feels, calming your nervous system, and creating the clarity to actually move forward.
I've worked in corporate coaching environments, but what I'm most passionate about is supporting people through real-life transitions. The moments where everything feels uncertain. The moments where you know something needs to change but you don't know where to start.

That's exactly where this work comes in.

Who I Work With

I work with people who look like they have it all together, but don't feel it.

They're often juggling a lot. Careers, families, responsibilities. They're high-functioning, capable, and reliable. The ones everyone else leans on.

But underneath that, they're exhausted. Disconnected. Moving through life on autopilot, doing what's expected rather than what actually feels right.

They might be dealing with:
. Constant overwhelm or mental noise that won't quiet down
. Poor sleep, or an inability to truly switch off
. Feeling stuck, unsure, or lacking direction
. Knowing something needs to change but not knowing how
. A deep sense that there's more to life than this

They don't need more information.

They need space to pause, reset, and reconnect.

When your energy shifts, everything else follows.

Training & Qualifications

. Alchemy of Breath, Certified Breathwork Facilitator
. Certified Sound Healing Practitioner
. Reiki Master, Usui Method
. Certified Coach, International Coaching Community (ICC)
. Bachelor of Science, University of Canterbury
. Bachelor of Commerce, University of Canterbury

What to Expect When You Work With Me

From the moment you arrive at my studio in Stonefields, you'll notice that something feels different.

The space has been intentionally designed to feel calm, grounding, and completely separate from the outside world. I cleanse the studio every morning, energetically and physically, so that every person who walks in feels safe and held from the moment they arrive.

You'll be on a memory foam mat, supported by pillows and blankets, with an eye mask and the option of a weighted rose quartz mask. The environment is warm, quiet, and cocoon-like.

No two sessions are ever the same. I tune into the energy of the room and the people in it, and every session evolves based on what's needed in that moment.

That's why people keep coming back. Not just because they feel better, but because every experience is different.

Let's Begin

If something here has resonated, trust that feeling. The first step is often the most important one.

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'You cant understand the power of Sound Healing or Breathwork until you have experienced it - it is life changing'

- Holly Neighbours

Are you wondering?

I’m an Alchemy of Breath Certified Facilitator, trained in Sound Healing, and a Certified Coach through the International Coaching Community. I’m also a Reiki Master, with a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Canterbury.
Alchemy of Breath Certified
Facilitator

Yes, I can via Zoom. Breathwork is easier via online meetings but sound baths can work. Select online when you book.

  • A sound bath is a meditative experience where participants are "bathed" in sound waves.
  • Using Crystal Quartz Sound Bowls, Holly creates sound frequencies to bring the body and mind to a more aligned state. The sound vibrations stimulate the nervous system to switch from the fight-flight state to a rest-digest state helping each person become more relaxed and reducing stress.
  • A sound bath is a more accessible way to focus the mind and relax as you listen to the soothing sounds from the crystal bowls.
  • Sound healing is also used to enhance immunity, reduce physical pain, stress and anxiety, restore emotional balance, improve sleep and amplify creativity.
  • The goal is to promote deep relaxation and healing.
  • The space is set up to promote relaxation and each participant lies down in their own space while the sound bowls are being played. The vibrations from the instruments help to quiet the mind, reduce stress, and promote a sense of well-being. The frequencies and tones are believed to affect your body's energy fields, leading to physical and emotional healing.
  • I prefer to do these in person but if you need a Sound Bowl or Sound Healing session near you. Get in touch I can travel if required.

Breathwork can help in so many areas of life, including:
  • Reduces anxiety and depression
  • Builds immunity
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Better oxygen levels in the body
  • Improves sleep quality
  • Helps digestion
  • Reduces cortisol which is the stress producing hormone
  • and so much more.
  • Book an intro call to learn if it will help you with your needs.

That was amazing, I feel really good!! I think my eyes look brighter, is that a thing?! - Kylie

Thank you for the session. It was amazing - Amy

Thanks for having me! So good to actually take the time to do some meditation/ breath work! Keen to be part of the next one too! - Elizabeth

Thank you so much for hosting! It really has made me feel so much better!I had the best sleep ever so I will join again next week!!!And now I know what to expect which is great! So I’m very excited for the next session. - Freya

Thanks so much for running it for us. I’m so grateful to have that experience. 💕 - Philippa

Thank you very much Holly your energy was amazing much love and gratitude - Tina

I found the tone, texture and accent of your voice really reassuring, inviting, warm and easy to follow into the journey. Thanks so much - Maite

It was a very beautiful experience, thank you ❤️ - Dora

Beautiful session, beautiful music. Thank you so much Holly. - Eva

You are amazing! I feel very much cared for and you kept me aware of my breath.I realised, my confidence which feels very gentle and boundless, not egoic…..that was a new realisation. – Ursula

Thank you very much. so relaxed so happy - Marnie

Reiki is a gentle, hands-on healing technique that originated in Japan. The word "Reiki" translates to "universal life energy," and that's exactly what it is—tapping into the energy that flows through all of us. During a Reiki session, I channel this healing energy through my hands and into your body to help balance your energy, reduce stress, and promote healing.

Here's how it works: you’ll lie down fully clothed while I place my hands lightly on or just above different areas of your body. You might feel warmth, tingling, or just a deep sense of relaxation. The energy flows to where it's needed most, helping to release blockages and restore balance.Reiki is wonderfully soothing and can be a powerful tool for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Whether you're dealing with stress, pain, or just need a little extra support, Reiki can help you feel more centred and at peace.I hope this gives you a good sense of what Reiki is all about. If you have any more questions or would like to book a session, feel free to reach out!

I work out of my home at 15 Amber Court in Stonefields, Auckland. For larger group sessions I can either attend corporate group offices or various venues around Auckland.

Yes! I run one on one private sessions where it can be completely tailored to your needs, I also run private group sessions for any occasion including corporate events, wellness retreats, birthdays or even a girls night in with your closest friends.

Get in touch to create a bespoke experience.

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Want to find out if this is right for you? Finding a practitioner you connect with is so important. Come along to one of my group sessions or book a call below to get to know me.
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Holly Neighbours
Location: 15 Amber Court, Stonefields, Auckland, New Zealand.

Phone: +64 21 126 5304

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