Holistic Health Coaching

with Dr Monica MacRae

About Me

Dr Monica MacRae

I am a qualified Medical Doctor who is now working as a holistic health coach.

Through my own personal journey of healing from a life threatening autoimmune condition I have become passionate about helping others navigate challenging diagnosis and experiences. I was told that my condition was irreversible and progressive, and yet here I am 17 years later and thriving despite the odds. My journey came with deep challenges that brought me to deaths door several times, but I was determined to heal and have dedicated the past 13 years to learning about how to truely heal. I walked away from 8 years of University with two degrees (MBCHB and BSc Physiology) knowing nothing about how to heal myself, and made it my lifes work since then to learn what it means to heal holistically. I have both suffered deeply and transformed miraculously to end up where I am today.

Work with me online or in person

All my offerings

1:1 Health coaching

Work with me 1:1 virtually. This is the most personalised experienced you can have. I am a certified health coach and medical doctor with personal experience overcoming chronic illness. I guide clients 1:1 to reconnect with their inner wisdom, gain clarity, and take actionable steps toward thriving in all areas of health—physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. My holistic approach empowers you to navigate your journey with confidence, alignment, and purpose.

Starts from: $130 for individual sessions.

4-6 + week journeys $120 per session

Group programmes

Group programmes provide greater access to holistic health coaching for those who may not be in a financial position to afford 1:1 sessions. Beyond the financial benefit, there are several unique and additional advantages to participating in a group. This programme is structured around the four pillars of holistic health: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. We will meet online weekly over a period of six weeks and journey together toward healing, growth, and personal transformation.

Starts from $300 for 6 week journeys

Next enrolment begins 5 Jan 2026

Retreats

Attend a 5 day retreat at the retreat centre we have on the stunning Great Barrier Island in New Zealand.

With option to independently extend accomodation to allow for integration period.

Start from: $2000 for 5 day retreats.

Next retreat begins 12 Jan 2026

e-Resources

A growing collection of resources I am putting together for you

Watch this space

Change your health through professional health coaching

I have learnt that there is a wisdom inside of each of us that knows exactly what we need to do in order to heal. But we are conditioned for a number of reasons to become detached from this inner knowing, which leads to confusion about how to move forward. A holistic approach to healing looks at your emotional, mental, physical and spiritual self. No aspect is ignored or left behind. Holistic health coaching is my way of guiding you to look with honest curiosity at all aspects of the whole self , in order to then create and move toward the unique life you envision for yourself.

"Monica is so much more than her qualifications: what she has is unteachable. She helped me through a terrible head injury. It was a big adjustment for me, and I felt like no-one understood. I also wasn’t sure if her experience with immune disease would translate to something so different. However, Monica has such an intimate human experience with healing so she understood exactly what I was going through: exactly. I felt so validated. What is more, every session I felt like I learned so much about myself, my situation, and the best steps forward. That learning is still there today. Thank you Monica."

Amelia NZ

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"Working with Dr. Monica Macrae has been transformational. When I first reached out, I felt stuck and exhausted from trying so many things that never seemed to last. Monica’s care, expertise, and genuine support made all the difference — she listened, understood my struggles, and guided me with tools that actually fit my life. Because of her, I’ve regained my health, energy, and confidence, but more importantly, I’ve experienced a complete shift in mindset. For the first time, change feels sustainable. I’m living a life I never thought possible, and it’s all thanks to her belief in me and the encouragement to believe in myself."

Kayleigh NZ

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"Monica was recommended to me by a personal trainer I was communicating with. From the first discovery call I knew Monica was the right fit for me.
Her method of working and engaging with me has been refreshing and she has guided me through a path of self motivation and belief. My social anxiety had been holding me back from going out and doing activities that I wanted to do but couldn't find the courage to try.
The best testimonial I can offer is that while I feel better within myself, other people close to me have noticed the difference. My father voiced this well when he said, "Since you have been seeing Monica you are not showing signs of depression and negativity. You still have the same external problems in regards to money and being on your own but your attitude towards the problems and issues around you has changed. You are no longer crushed and controlled by them. You seem to have taken over the driver's seat of your life".
I can't say that I am healed, but thanks to Monica I am on the path to leading a fulfilling and happy life. Certainly miles ahead of where I was, but still a long way to go."

Anne NZ

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"Working with Monica has been an incredible support on my health journey. She’s helped me piece together the timeline of my complex chronic symptoms and organize the information I need to communicate clearly with my medical team (something I have struggled with for years). Beyond that, Monica has guided me through both practical day-to-day coping strategies and deeper work, helping me recognize how past trauma has affected my body and working with me to shift my mindset to begin retraining my nervous system. Her insight, compassion, and structured approach have made a real difference in my ability to navigate both the medical and personal sides of healing."

Mary NZ

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