PAUSE FOR RESILIENCE

Lauren and Maysie met while serving as front line Police Officers in Hamilton in 2010. They experienced first hand the importance of physical health and building mental resilience while navigating the complexities of their work.

Recognising that recovery is just as important as training, they discovered contrast therapy and appreciated the benefits immediately. From there, the idea for Pause was created—a space where those who train hard and live busy can take a moment to pause.

lauren

Lauren co-founder of Pause, is a former Police Officer with over a decade of experience navigating the high demands of law enforcement. As a dedicated mother of two, she seamlessly balances family life with her passions for business, sport, wellness, and travel.

Being exposed to the intense physical and mental experiences of her previous role, Lauren is committed to promoting holistic well being and resilience. Her personal and professional journey has equipped her with unique insights into the importance of selfcare, making her an inspiring advocate for others seeking balance in their lives. Join Lauren at Pause and discover how to take a Pause and embrace a healthier, happier you!

maysie

Meet Maysie (the other) co-founder! A proud wāhine Māori and Kirikiriroa local since the age of two. Among other things she’s a mum, crossfitter, traveller & sister to five siblings. Maysie’s training background includes multiple crossfit competitions over the last 10 years, training for the 70.3 Half Ironman, Police specific endurance training, hiking Aotearoa Great Walks and Hyrox.

During 13 years of service in the New Zealand Police, Maysie developed an understanding of mental resilience whilst becoming a qualified Cognitive Enhancement Coach. That journey included coaching breathwork, positive self-talk and stress regulation techniques.Join Maysie at Pause - a recovery experience that will allow you to find strength in the calm of hot and cold.

Pause yourself before you wreck yourself.

Black and white photograph of man and woman sitting together on wooden sauna bench, both wearing minimal athletic clothing with eyes closed in relaxed poses against vertical wood paneling.

Unwind your mind

Attention to detail is our love language. If you're seeking a deep dive into your recovery or simply a moment to pause, we're it. Brought to your doorstep, the experience is enriched by our team who’re driven by offering a premium product. Our goal is to offer a space where time is appreciated, recovery is a priority and resilience is built.

Community

At Pause, we're driven by offering a space to the Waikato community that's inclusive and inviting. We want every person, regardless of their goals, to walk into Pause excited and to leave Pause feeling accomplished and empowered. If it's your first time we want you to feel welcome, and if you're on the return we strive towards offering the same premium service you received previously. Come and find strength in calm at Pause.

Authenticity

We prioritise authenticity by staying true to our values and experiences. We hope this transparency builds trust and confidence with our community allowing for genuine connections. We'll turn up as our true selves to allow you to do the same. Do you want wellness? it's yours. Recovery? Get after it. A minute to shut the world out and build some mental resilience? Say less. In its most simplest form, Pause is all about fitting our service to your needs.

Integrity

Let us Introduce you to our unofficial team motto of "Run it straight". This is our favourite saying because we love to act exactly what it says. We're committed to work hard to offer the best service we can, with this comes the ability to interact with our customers in an honest way, we'll take on feedback, make sure we offer a safe/open space and overall let integrity drive our decision making and business standards.

Come and Pause with us. Book here >

Breathe Deep