You know you’ve found a winning sauna when industry experts are using it regularly. Our partners are health & wellness leaders for good reason - they know their stuff! Just like they know a Kiva Wellness sweat sesh has loads of wellbeing benefits. We’re proud to partner with some pretty impactful women that are connecting and supporting their community through sharing their knowledge in the health space. Let’s meet the gang!
Tia is a naturopath, member of the Australian Natural Therapist Association and owner of the Whole Health Studio. Drawing upon the latest research, lab testing, and evidence-based naturopathic medicine, Tia provides individualised herbal tonics and compounds to her patients as well as formulated capsules for hormone health, stress and energy. Grounded in the belief that a healthy body and mind are essential for a fulfilling life, Tia has been able to empower individuals to take control of their health and wellness.
Katherine is qualified with a bachelor of health science majoring in nutritional medicine and is an accredited member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association, with over 7 years of clinical experience, she is changing the way her clients engage with food through her practice Kaptured Nutrition. She believes that there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to health and everyone is extremely different, therefore each treatment plan is personalised with a realistic and non-restrictive approach. Katherines’ areas of expertise lie within reproductive health, preconception and post-natal care, fertility as well as gut health, mental health, skin and autoimmune conditions.
After having her Kiva Wellness sauna for 5 months, she's noticed some amazing benefits, "I have loved incorporating weekly saunas into my routine as the positive effect for my mental health have been incredible" Katherine told us.
Midwife & Parenting Educator Extraordinaire
Luka is a registered nurse, registered midwife and a CAPEA endorsed birth and parenting educator, as well as a certified nutrition consultant specialising in postpartum and babies. Mother to three, Luka started Boob To Food to help provide evidence based information to families who needed some support when it came to transitioning little ones from breastfeeding to solids. Luka is now the author of a widely popular book milk to meals, which is jam packed full of helpful recipes and resources that are designed to meet little ones nutritional needs.
Kayla is the co-founder and Head Trainer of the fitness app Sweat and has just published her latest book. As one of the most influential personal trainers in the world, her goal is to help women feel more confident and strong and support them on their health and fitness journey. Kayla has recently started incorporating Kiva’s Full Spectrum sauna into her recovery.
“We’ve had the sauna for a bit and originally I started off doing it on my days off as part of my recovery, I then swapped to doing a session right after a workout and I can feel my increased blood flow doing it straight after a workout, it feels phenomenal. Also from an inflammation point of view, I don’t get sausage legs anymore after a workout, I can physically see that my body isn’t holding so much water anymore.” - Chontel Duncan
AFL Player
Qualified Dietitian & Nutritionist, Business Owner & Author
As a mum and dietitian, a wholesome life is part of Ellie’s natural routine. She’s the author of 3 best selling cookbooks.
Qualified Master Trainer & Fitness Coach
Tanya is an Australian Master Trainer and Fitness Coach sharing her unique blend of Strength, HIIT, Maintenance and Mobility workouts with the world. Tanya’s qualifications include a Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness, Master Trainer Level 1, and she has training in Pre and Post Natal.
Rugby League Footballer
Tino is the captain of the Gold Coast Titans and has played for Samoa and Australia at international level.
International Model, TV Personality & Fitness Coach
Chad is an internationally acclaimed model, TV personality and fitness coach with his own training facility in Sydney. He has trained Muay Thai and boxing, mastering different techniques during his time in Thailand and America.
His passion and focus lies in mental health and weight loss, as he believes that a positive mindset is the best result in itself.
Qualified Nutritionist
Danielle is a qualified nutritionist and all about body positivity, health and wellness with a special interest in post-partum fitness.
As a mother of 3 young kids she wants to set a good example of living a healthy lifestyle. Suffering from bowel disease and arthritis, Dani incorporates Kiva Wellness sauna sessions frequently into her daily wellness.
“I’m literally obsessed. Using it every night and it’s been the best for me in terms of recovery with training and how much better I’m sleeping.” - Dani Guy
Internationally Renowned Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Writer & Podcaster
Emma is an internationally renowned yoga and meditation teacher, writer and podcaster. Known for her empowering and uplifting manner of educating, and sharing the science of yoga and meditation in a fun and accessible way. After the birth of her second baby, she is using our infrared sauna as a post-partum recovery and meditation tool.
Entrepreneur & Owner of Athleisure Wear Label Alitah State
Revie Jane is a well-known entrepreneur on the Gold Coast scene. She has just launched athleisure label, Alitah State, with a focus on inclusivity and body positivity.
She’s incorporated Kiva Wellness sauna sessions the last few months and told us, “I knew I would love having a sauna, I've wanted one for years but I didn't realise HOW MUCH I would love having a sauna. Having it accessible to our home has helped my sleep improve, increase my recovery for training and become a special part of my me-time.”
Owner of Activewear Label Szep
Chloe is the owner and Creative Director of activewear label Szep. She is also passionate about wellness, lifestyle & personal growth.
Fitness Coach
After overcoming an eating disorder, Millie spent years educating herself about all things fitness, nutrition, and health. She’s one of Australia’s most successful online fitness coaches, who teaches her clients how to achieve their goals in a healthy, sustainable and empowering way.
Athlete
A 7 times CrossFit Games veteran and a recent Gladiator, Khan Porter has remained one of Australia’s leading athletes who not only focuses on physical fitness but is also a strong advocate for mental health. A former state rugby player and national surf lifesaver, Khan incorporates Kiva ice bath sessions in his daily physical and mental recovery.
Athlete
A former semi professional rugby player for the Queensland and Sydney Rugby League, James is a 4 times CrossFit Games Athlete who incorporates ice baths before his CrossFit training sessions that speed up his muscle recovery.
Olympian Athlete
Morgan competes in the 800 metres and came 6th in the last Olympic Games. Being on top of her health is therefore of key relevance, that’s why having multiple sauna sessions per week help her with her exercise performance.