Annericke Leonard is a mother and counsellor with a Master’s in Psychology focusing on alternative therapeutic modalities. She loves blending evidence-based practice with creative, nature-based approaches from—writing circles to surf therapy.
Kristin Pascoe has chased waves from Hawaii to Indonesia and more. Her work as a support worker for individuals with disabilities is shaped by global adventures, blending wild ocean energy with compassion to help others embrace independence, joy, and self-worth.
As a keen surfer, Matt Comer loves sharing the stoke. He’s seen the restorative benefits of surf therapy during six years as a volunteer and trustee at Live for More. Matt is a business consultant, unwinding via beach time with his family.
Showing his age by running the nation’s first surf camp in 1975, Bryan Winters is New Zealand’s oldest surf instructor. After leading a globally scattered life, he was awarded TECT Volunteer of the year for his role in Bay of Plenty surf therapy.
