A little about me…
My name is Anna de Vena and I love creating more peace and wellness in our fast paced, high tech world. I have worked in the wellness industry as a therapist and presenter for 14 years, specializing in sleep improvement for 8 years.
It was my own need to overcome serious health issues, including insomnia, that inspired me to learn various forms of natural medicine. After completing my first phase of study and regaining wellness, I began sharing what I had learnt with others.
My approach is practical and unique, as it has come from many years of observing what truly works. I address underlying causes of insomnia, including physical, mental, emotional, environmental and lifestyle issues, using a range of natural medicine modalities. I draw upon the most beneficial and relevant components of each modality to meet the individual needs of each client. Experience has shown me that no matter how hopeless things seem, change and wellness are always possible when you are ready for change.
I am committed to living a balanced and creative life, and consider it a privilege to guide and support others into healthy sleep patterns and vibrant health.
Some of my past and current clients include:
New Zealand
Administrative Professionals Group
Cancer Society
Cawthron Institute
HR Institute of New Zealand
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Nelson City Council
Nelson City Library
Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)
Nelson Tasman Business Trust
New Zealand Educational Institute
New Zealand Occupational Health Nurses Assn (NZOHNA)
New Zealand Police
Port Nelson
Ramazzini Ltd
Royal Australian & NZ College of Ophthalmologists
Work and Income (WINZ)
Geneva, Switzerland
Australian Mission
International Labour Office
USA Mission
Webster University
Testimonials
"I got more benefit from one of Anna’s presentations than I did from a dozen sessions with a psychologist." A Sergeant from Police Headquarters - Nelson, NZ "Your Sleep Well course covered so much and has made a huge impact on not only mine but my whole families lives. Your approach was great - giving us practical and useful tools to use in our daily lives, gently introducing us to new concepts each week. You have helped me realise that having small children doesn’t have to mean having sleep problems… I even have the tools to go back to sleep easily when I am woken, hooray! It’s such an amazing change, I cannot thank you enough." Sarah Allen - Nelson, NZ "Our staff found Anna's workshop both helpful and enjoyable. They liked her presentation style, her soothing voice (I've never seen so many comments about a facilitator's voice on feedback forms), and how she incorporated both physical and emotional aspects of stress management and sleep improvement into her workshop. She taught some very practical tools that have had a lasting effect." Erika Halsegger - Human Resources Adviser, Nelson City Council
