The wellness industry is very much a booming sector overseas, with studies showing more people have experienced unwanted weight changes and are wanting to move on from the stress of the pandemic.

But it's an industry that's still building here in New Zealand.

Australia's largest body shaping and wellness company Body Catalyst has this week opened its first clinic in New Zealand.

Founder and CEO Samantha Barakat-Light joined Kate Hawkesby.

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