Di is the owner of THE RUN CREW (Queenstown) and Private Studio owner and Run Coach for Extra Mile Runners in Christchurch.

She’s the winner of 2019 Excellence in programming for THE RUN CREW New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards and four-time past finalist for other categories.

Di discovered the ‘power of moving’ for wellness while working as an occupational therapist in mental health 30 years ago. Her own personal journey, a horse riding accident that left her with a fractured spine and ensuing rehab pathway, fuelled that passion further.  Focused rehab had her transition from walking with a foot drop/limp to running marathons, liberating for both body and mind.

Di has 15 years of experience in the exercise industry and 14 years as an occupational therapist. Being part of the Holistic Movement Coach program allows her to draw on all her experience while adding more evidence based assessment, testing and practice.  She aims to motivate and guide clients to improve health, to move better, improve their bodies and their mental health to bring back the joy and get their mojo back.