About Mardi

I’m Melbourne born and began my journey in the beauty industry as a qualified beauty therapist and manicurist. At 23, I packed my bags to travel — and never looked back. I found love and adventure in Venice, and from there, spent two years exploring Europe, Africa, and the Middle East before making my home in beautiful Aotearoa, New Zealand.

In 1994, I founded my nail and beauty business, and over the decades, I’ve continued to grow and refine my skills. My passion for understanding the body and supporting holistic wellbeing led me to study remedial massage, aromatherapy, reflexology, iridology, and Reiki — all practices that deepened my approach to caring for people beyond the surface.

But I wasn’t done learning. Alongside my business, I developed a strong interest in health and nutrition. I’ve always believed that how we nourish ourselves shows up in how we look and feel — and that includes our nails, skin, and overall vitality. Balanced nutrition truly is the essence of a healthy life.

Then came March 2020. The world changed overnight. Like many women, I turned 50 right as the pandemic swept through and shook up every part of life. Hormones, stress, uncertainty — it felt like everything was out of sync. I started researching obsessively and spoke with health professionals from many backgrounds, but I still couldn’t find the answers I was looking for.

That journey led me to enrol in a globally recognised health coaching programme based in New York. I loved it so much that I went on to complete a hormone health course and an advanced certificate in nutrition. Gaining deep knowledge in this space gave me not only answers for myself, but the tools to support others too.

These experiences — both personal and professional — have shaped how I work today. While I now focus on high-quality, ethical nail care in my boutique studio in Three Kings, Auckland, I bring with me decades of experience in wellness, a heart-centred approach, and a deep understanding of what real self-care means.

At The Nail Studio, you’ll find more than a manicure. You’ll find a space that’s calm, considered, and completely tailored to you. I specialise in natural nail health, using products like BIAB, IBX, CND Shellac, The Gel Bottle, and toxin-free polishes from Miss Frankie and Kester Black — all selected with both your health and the planet in mind.

And yes — you might be greeted by one of my three beloved brown fur babies 🐾 who keep life warm and playful.

What I offer is more than polished nails. It’s a place to reconnect with yourself. To feel supported. To feel good, inside and out.

Come and join me on this beautiful journey of self-discovery, health, and happiness. I’m here to support you in being all that you are — and all that you can be.

Much love,
Mardi x