Small Steps Big Change - Health & Wellness Coaching
Personalised, science-backed coaching to help you achieve sustainable health and wellness improvements - one small step at a time.
About Karina
Karina is the first accredited Health and Wellness Coach with HCANZA in the Northern Territory and brings over 20 years of experience across health, mental health, aged care and disability services – including urban and remote communities. With a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (Wellness), trauma-informed training, and CrossFit L1 accreditation, Karina combines science, compassion, and lived experience.
Karina is an experienced health professional working with the NDIS. She sits on the special interest group for the NDIS, for which she is the organisation's Ambassador. She knows how valuable the right support for these individuals are, and runs mentoring and training programs for health professionals to engage with this program more effectively.
Her programs are person-centred, flexible, and trauma-informed, designed to meet people where they're at and help them move forward – one step at a time.
🧠 Why Small Steps Work
Big change starts with small steps.
Science-Backed Approach
We don't believe in quick fixes or generic advice. At Small Steps Big Change, we guide you through realistic, science-backed habit change that leads to sustainable improvements in energy, confidence, movement, and mental wellbeing.
Personalised Support
“One-size-fits-all doesn't work – that's why everything we do is personalised."
Feel more in control
Understand your body's needs
Learn simple habits that last
Be supported every step of the way
"I finally feel supported."
Keith Finley
"I've got more energy and feel happier."
Monet Goode
"I've made real changes I didn't think were possible."
Channing Lee
"I don't feel alone anymore."
Channing Lee
💬 Client Wins & Feedback
📅 Upcoming Program – Join a 6 Week Program
📅 Upcoming Program – Join a 6 Week Program
Program Name: Small Steps Group Program – 6 Weeks to Better Health
Format & Location
Dates: June Start Format: In-person (NT-based) + Online Support Spots available: Yes
What's Included
Weekly Live Sessions, Private Group for Encouragement, Personalised Guidance, Option to get a Shae Profile & Digital Twin Access
Program Benefits
Weekly Live Sessions
Regular in-person meetings to keep you motivated and accountable
Private Group Support
Ongoing encouragement from peers on the same journey
Personalized Guidance
Tailored advice to maximise your habit change
Digital Twin Access
Option to get a Shae Profile & Digital Twin for enhanced tracking
NDIS Support &
Professional Training
NDIS Ambassador
Karina sits on the special interest group for the NDIS, serving as the organisation's Ambassador
Mentoring Programs
Runs specialised mentoring programs for health professionals working with NDIS participants
Professional Training
Delivers training to help health professionals engage with the NDIS more effectively
Valuable Support
Understands how valuable the right support is for individuals in the NDIS