Claire Turnbull is a dynamic and passionate advocate for holistic well-being, blending science-backed expertise with real-life relatability.
With over 18 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to helping people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives in a fast-paced world where stress and overwhelm have become the norm.
A UK native, Claire comes from a family deeply rooted in healthcare—her father a doctor, her mother a nurse, and her brother a pharmacist and anaesthetist. This foundation sparked her lifelong interest in well-being, leading her to qualify as a Dietitian and Fitness Instructor in the UK before making New Zealand her home in 2003. Her early work with Diabetes New Zealand set the stage for her mission: making it easier for people to build sustainable, healthy habits that enhance both physical and mental well-being.
As a registered nutritionist with a BSc (Hons) in Dietetics, Claire has continuously expanded her expertise, incorporating positive psychology, neuroscience, and behaviour change into her approach. She is the founder of two successful businesses—findWellness and Mission Nutrition—each dedicated to equipping individuals and organisations with the tools to improve health, performance, and quality of life.
A trusted voice in New Zealand’s media landscape, Claire has been the go-to nutritionist for Healthy Food Guide since 2006, regularly appearing on TVNZ Breakfast, Fair Go, and Newstalk ZB. She is also a best-selling author, with Lose Weight for Life and Feel Good for Life published by Penguin Random House, alongside her own self-published range of well-being planners. Her third book is set to launch in June 2023.
Claire’s impact extends beyond nutrition. She has worked with high-performance athletes, including New Zealand Rugby teams, and has been a long-time advocate for causes such as Bowel Cancer NZ, The Child Cancer Foundation, and Project Employ. Her lived experience with depression, postnatal anxiety, and a brain injury sustained in 2020 gives her a deep, authentic understanding of resilience, recovery, and mental well-being. As a dyslexic thinker and a mother navigating the journey of supporting a neurodiverse child, she appreciates that well-being is not a one-size-fits-all concept.
Claire’s work is built on a belief that small, realistic changes can create a lasting impact, empowering individuals and workplaces to thrive. Her ability to combine science with storytelling makes her an inspiring force for change.
Talking Points
Keeping well in a busy world
Practical, realistic ideas to keep mentally and physically well in our crazy modern world Keeping well in a busy world
• Navigating challenging and high-pressure times
• Building lasting healthy habits
• Eating well when life is busy
• Creating sustainable exercise habits
• Embracing the power of human connection
• Developing a positive mindset
Reclaim your energy
Zero-cost solutions to enhance your well-beingReclaim your energy
• Combating tiredness and fatigue
• Optimising sleep
• Getting your body back into a healthy rhythm
• Managing stress and overwhelm
• Achieving balance between work, family, and life demands
• Managing perimenopause and menopause
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Claire Turnbull | Keynote Speaker and Qualified Nutritionist
Claire Turnbull is a qualified nutritionist, entrepreneur and author who loves inspiring people to be the happiest, healthiest versions of themselves and getting the most out of life! She is the owner and director of Mission Nutrition, a nutrition practice offering personalised nutrition advice, workplace wellness programs, workshops and webinars and has a team of 18 Dietitians and Nutritionists who work throughout NZ.Thank you for being part of the day. Most people I spoke to rated you as their favorite speaker, so go you! Can you come back next year please? ... keep reading EMA
Claire's approach is fantastic, no fuss, straight to the point and VERY attainable and realistic. You have no idea how much you have inspired us. Thank you!
Amazing talk today at our conference, thanks so much for passing on your knowledge and inspiration.
Claire was a dream to deal with! Everyone loved her! We can't wait to get her back!
