Our Journey to Wellness
Seven years of dedicated service helping New Zealanders discover the transformative power of relaxation poses and mindful movement
The Beginning: A Personal Mission
PublicChannel started when Sarah Mitchell, a certified wellness instructor from Timaru, noticed something troubling. Too many people in her community were struggling with stress and tension, but traditional relaxation methods weren't reaching them effectively.
After years of working in clinical settings, Sarah realized that people needed practical, accessible guidance they could use at home. She launched PublicChannel from her small studio on Marchwiel Street with a simple belief: everyone deserves to feel genuinely relaxed.
- First 50 community members joined our initial workshops
- Developed our signature "Progressive Relaxation Method"
- Established partnerships with three local wellness centers
- Created our foundational pose library with 25 essential techniques
Growth Through Challenge
The global disruptions of 2020-2021 actually strengthened our mission. When people couldn't access traditional wellness services, they turned to our home-based relaxation techniques more than ever.
We quickly adapted our in-person workshops to comprehensive online programs while maintaining the personal touch that made us different. This period taught us that genuine wellness education transcends physical boundaries.
- Expanded our pose library to over 150 documented techniques
- Served 2,400+ individuals across New Zealand
- Launched our evidence-based "Stress Response Recovery" program
- Published our first wellness guide, downloaded 15,000+ times
- Established remote consultation services for rural communities
Reaching New Heights
Last year marked a significant milestone as we became New Zealand's most trusted resource for relaxation pose education. Our community grew to include healthcare professionals who recommend our methods to their patients.
We've learned that effective wellness education isn't just about teaching poses—it's about helping people understand their bodies, recognize tension patterns, and develop sustainable practices that fit their daily lives.
- Achieved 95% participant satisfaction rate across all programs
- Trained 40+ healthcare professionals in our methodology
- Established research partnership with Canterbury University
- Opened our expanded facility with specialized relaxation spaces
- Created adaptive pose sequences for different mobility levels
Meet Our Founder
Behind every technique we teach and every program we develop is Sarah's unwavering commitment to helping people find genuine relaxation in their daily lives.
Sarah Mitchell
Founder & Wellness Director
With over 12 years in wellness education and a deep understanding of how stress affects our bodies, Sarah continues to personally oversee our program development. Her approach combines evidence-based techniques with practical wisdom gained from working with thousands of individuals across New Zealand.
Looking Forward: 2025 and Beyond
As we move through 2025, we're focused on making quality relaxation education even more accessible while maintaining the personal attention that has always defined our approach.
Enhanced Learning
Developing interactive learning modules that adapt to individual progress and learning styles, making our techniques more effective for everyone.
Community Expansion
Building stronger connections with healthcare providers and workplace wellness programs to reach people who need our guidance most.
Research Integration
Collaborating with researchers to document the effectiveness of our methods and continuously improve our educational approaches.