Balancing on one leg isn't a static thing, neither is finding balance in your life! It requires constant small adjustments and attention, not big sudden moves.
Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 12, Claire Chitham has spent the past two decades navigating a chronic illness alongside a celebrated 20-year career on our screens.
A much loved, award-winning actress - Claire faced her personal health struggles while also playing high profile roles on Shortland Street and Outrageous Fortune. Her own healing journey sparked a deep passion for wellness, inspiring her to explore the powerful intersection of traditional medicine and holistic health.
In 2021, she co-authored Good For You, a book on gut health and good feelings, and has since become a sought-after speaker dedicated to empowering others to take their health into their own hands. Claire believes knowledge is both power and prevention - and that everyone deserves to live a healthy, vibrant, and vital life.
Warm, insightful, and naturally engaging, Claire brings her story to the stage to inspire others to reclaim their wellbeing with confidence and curiosity.
An energetic and entertaining MC, with over thirty years of experience working on stage, Claire brings her natural empathy, effortless communication skills and enthusiasm to any event, big or small.