Tauranga, New Zealand
Jo Amrein-Palairet grew up in Tauranga, Aotearoa New Zealand, and was born in Taupō. With ancestral roots in Switzerland, Scotland, and Ireland, she is the youngest of three children. Jo has recently completed her postgraduate studies in counselling and guidance, complementing her passion for Family Constellation Therapy.
In addition to holding a teaching degree with a focus on special education, Jo is a trained facilitator in Family Constellation Therapy, Yin Yoga, and Reiki. She is dedicated to bringing Family Constellation Therapy to individuals and communities, having witnessed its transformative power time and again.
Together with her husband, John, Jo offers workshops that explore relationships and generational healing. They share a deep commitment to helping others break free from inherited patterns and find balance in their lives.
Having navigated her own journey of healing from personal and generational trauma, Jo describes Family Constellation Therapy as profoundly freeing—often magical in its ability to reveal and heal what lies beneath.
John Palairet is a dedicated Family Constellation Therapy facilitator with a passion for supporting others in breaking free from generational patterns and finding harmony in their lives. With a background as a professional BMX racer and eco-conscious carpenter, John brings a grounded, practical approach.
Alongside his wife, Jo, John co-facilitates workshops focused on relationships and family dynamics. His calm, compassionate presence creates a safe space for participants to explore, heal, and transform their stories.
John’s journey into Family Constellation Therapy was born out of his own experiences of growth and healing. He believes in the power of this work to create meaningful, lasting change for individuals, families, and communities
Jo and John offer something truly unique—a couple working together in the healing space, grounded in lived experience, deep trust, and mutual growth. Their collaborative facilitation draws on both personal and professional experience, bringing together relational depth, systemic awareness, and a calm, steady presence that holds clients with care and confidence.
Together, Jo and John have been walking life’s path as partners for over 28 years. Their shared experience infuses authenticity, integrity, and heartfelt care. This creates a space that feels safe, real, and deeply held, Jo and John are a living example of relational resilience and connection.
Started facilitated in 2019
Website: www.familybalancenz.com
Location: Tauranga and Online
Language: English
