karina bolland
CEO | Founder
I’ve spent my entire life immersed in movement—starting as a young dancer, evolving into a certified Pilates and Barre instructor, and now expanding my knowledge with health and nutrition coaching and peri/menopause education.
Because the way we move, eat, and care for ourselves needs to evolve with us—and I want to make that journey simpler, and more empowering.
meet the founder
That’s Why I Launched Balancing Act’s Health Coaching Services
I turned my experience into a mission:
— to create a nourishing space where women feel seen, heard, and supported—not just in movement and nutrition, but in life.
I’m in my 40s too—I get it. I know what it feels like when your body starts changing and you start to feel a little different than before.
And I’ve made it my mission to learn, grow, and bring the best movement, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies to the women walking this path alongside me.
Perimenopause and menopause bring changes, yes, but they don’t have to define you.
In a world where women are trained to chase perfection, we should focus more on how we want to feel in our body and in our mind.
Let’s embrace changes and rise up and embody the bright light inside all of us.
Navigating perimenopause is really about building strength, reclaiming confidence, getting to know this new you, and moving forward—together. We get to choose the way we show up, let’s do it!
I want to remind you of how strong you are, if we do the “work”, it works!
Getting older is a privilege and despite the changes women can face during Perimenopause, we can still feel strong, confident and feel good in our own skin.
It’s a transition.
A reinvention.
A new chapter.
Growing up Egyptian/Greek, I was raised on wholefoods, good fats, and the beautiful concept of moderation over restriction.
Real food. Simple ingredients. Meals shared with love. This Mediterranean lifestyle shaped so much of who I am and how I approach food.
On a family trip to Crete in 2024 – watching my kids devour fresh tomatoes straight from the vine, drizzle golden olive oil on everything, and embrace the slower pace of Mediterranean living – I was reminded why this way of eating feels so natural, joyful and sustainable.
This trip inspired me to evolve my work – I realised I wanted to help women find that same ease and balance with food that I grew up with, where nourishment doesn’t feel complicated or overwhelming.
nutrition coaching
story behind
I’m lit up by creating a supportive space for women to connect with one another.
balancing act core values
Create community
I’m all about inspiring other women to live happy, healthy, active lives—in their 40s, 50s and beyond
Positive Impact
I’m always upskilling, studying, and bringing the latest, most effective approaches to my classes and coaching clients.
Personal Development
that help me support you
Pilates Mat Teacher Training, 150 Hours Initial + Ongoing Education — Barre Body
Barre Instructor Training (2023) — The Barre Method NZ
Nutrition Coaching Certification by The Nutrition Institute (2025)
Introduction to the Science of Menopause for Health Coaches by My Menopause Transformation (2025)
Menopause Weight Loss Coach - My Menopause Transformation by Dr. Wendy Sweet (2025)
