Meet Jules

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"Jules is someone who has your back. She's straight up, warm, and dependable."

My journey into bodywork took place over a decade or so.  My original interest was in joining the police force – I liked the idea of being fit enough to pass the physical test. Over the next several years I got a job in the corporate world and after plenty of fun times, pay rises and procrastination I suddenly found myself with a small family to take care of. I got really involved in my sports (indoor/outdoor netball and darts) and the gym/fitness scene and decided that what I really wanted was to be a personal trainer or physiotherapist. 

But then there was a wedding to pay for, a house to buy, and eventually another child on the way. More reasons to stay put. After the birth of my second child, I decided enough was enough. I wasn’t happy where I was and knew where I wanted to be. 

I wanted to set an example for my children; don’t settle for anything - do what you love to do.  

The downside was that my goals required out of town study. I couldn’t just uproot my family to follow my dream. So I started looking for alternative options in the Wellington Region and found the New Zealand College of Massage. It was like fate, they offered part-time weekend study and I was technically still on maternity leave so this worked well for me. I would be able to test the waters and keep my job! It was really the beginning of the end of my corporate career. I finished the certificate course and couldn’t get enough. So I quit my job and enrolled in full time study with NZCM. In early 2017 I opened my own studio in Upper Hutt and before long I was offered the chance to join ONI – which of course I jumped at!

- Jules Browne, Manual Therapist

Oni Means Demon

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There is a Japanese expression: Oni-ni-kanabō. It translates to "To be invincible or undefeatable."

ONI's tagline is "Become Invincible."
But it doesn't mean to live forever or to be impervious to adversity. It is a mindset to be able to accept whatever negativity or challenge, and move on. It's an attitude to be bold, brave, and to challenge convention where necessary.

To have an invincible mindset, you must accept your own demons.

A Reason

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Positive change and helping people has always been the core of ONI's roots. To make a meaningful impact on the lives of many, there needed to be a ripple effect. Inspiration is infectious and with the right tools, anybody can help anyone else. There needed to be a space for enthusiastic individuals to feel empowered about helping others.

The health industry is saturated with corporations who talk a big game of being "for the people", when it's all about the dollar signs for them at the end of the day. ONI was created because the gaps in movement development for health and performance aren't the only ones. There are so many professionals who are enthusiastic about helping people, but eventually get worn down by these corporations that don't actually want to change anything. 

ONI is a driving force for people to be enthusiastic about helping others, to collaborate, and to achieve more together. It is a space where people can feel inspired. It is a place with values to be proud of and worthy of rallying behind.