Tom Dorman
I help dads improve their health so they have the energy and clarity to show up for what matters most.
I work with entrepreneurial and professional dads who want a long-term approach to health that improves mobility, energy, and resilience without adding complexity to an already full life.
I'm here to help you build solid foundations;
Better Breathing
Better posture
Better movement
Better Lifestyle
I’m also a singer/songwriter creating original music and providing entertainment for public and private events
About me
Hi, I'm Tom Dorman.I've spent the last 17 years helping people improve their health, movement, and quality of life.I started my career as a Personal Trainer in 2009 and was fortunate to work alongside a team of physiotherapists who shared a passion for understanding the root causes of pain and injury. Their influence sparked a lifelong fascination with the interconnected nature of the human body and what it takes to create lasting health.That curiosity eventually led me into business. In 2012, I co-founded Tom & Luke with my buddy Luke after becoming frustrated with the snack food options available. Building and growing that business taught me valuable lessons about health, performance, leadership, and the pressures that come with ambition.These days, my work is focused on helping dads improve their health, mobility, and energy so they can continue showing up for their families, businesses, and communities, no matter what life throws at them.Through my one-on-one coaching and the Better Dads Club community, I help men build sustainable health practices that support long-term wellbeing, performance, and quality of life.Alongside my coaching, I'm also a singer/songwriter. Music keeps me grounded and has been my outlet for creativity, expression, and connection for as long as I can remember.I perform regularly at public and private events and continue to write and perform my own original music. While health coaching is my profession, music feeds my soul, and I can't imagine a life without it.Music remains an important part of who I am and how I move through and make sense of the world. My hope is to spend more of my life creating, performing, and sharing music while continuing to help people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.As a father, I understand both the rewards and challenges of raising children while navigating work, health, relationships, and life's inevitable ups and downs.I believe better health improves our capacity to be better dads, build our legacy, and be better role models. That's the work I'm committed to, both personally and professionally.
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Health Coaching
I work with entrepreneurial and professional dads who want to take a smarter, long-term approach to their health.One that supports family life, professional life and overall well-being.1:1 Health Coaching is fully personalised support, tailored to your body, schedule, and goals.
My coaching focuses on:
Breathing, posture and core function
Energy and nervous system regulation
Movement, recovery and injury prevention
Simple lifestyle structures that fit real life
1:1 Health Coaching
This is personalised, ongoing coaching for men who want a clear, long-term approach to their health.We focus on removing friction, building consistency, and making sure what you’re doing actually fits your life.
How we work:
Individual assessment of posture, breathing and core function
Personalised guidance around movement, recovery and energy management
Health strategies matched to your lifestyle, schedule and stress load
Coaching delivered in a regular, structured rhythm to support consistency and momentum
Ready to explore whether this is the right fit?
If you'd prefer to work in a Small Group Coaching environment, check out Better Dads Club, which combines individual guidance with the accountability of a small group. We have regular challenges, events, workshops and containers.
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Better Dads Club
Better Dads Club is small group coaching for dads who want a structured, supportive approach to improving their health, built around their unique biology rather than one-size-fits-all programmes.We focus on consistency, accountability and shared momentum, so you’re not trying to do it all on your own.The key principles we work from;
1) How you move is more important than what you move2) You are an individual with unique physiological requirements - and we're here to help you discover what works best for YOU
How we work:
Small group training with a strong focus on posture, breathing and improving core function
Personal guidance within a group setting, so you’re supported and accountable
Regular sessions structured around school terms to build consistency and momentum
A supportive group of dads committed to showing up for their health and families
8-10 week coaching blocks
Online and in-person events, challenges and cohorts
Ready to explore whether this is the right fit?
For entrepreneurial dads who don’t want to f*ck it up — real conversations providing perspectives, guidance and practical tools to help you stay healthy, grounded and present through fatherhood.Because fatherhood and entrepreneurship can both feel isolating. Combine the two, and the pressure multiplies.The Better Dads Club Podcast is a space for honest conversations about what it really means to be a dad while building a life, a business, and a legacy.
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Functional Core Assessment
Discover whether poor core function could be contributing to your aches, pains, stiffness, posture, mobility or performance issues.A lot of people assume their sore back, tight hips, stiff shoulders, or recurring injuries are caused by getting older.Often they're not.Many movement, mobility and joint issues stem from poor core function.When the deep stabilising muscles of the core aren't working effectively, the body compensates elsewhere, which can lead to pain, tension, stiffness, reduced mobility, and inefficient movement patterns.
What You'll Learn
How well your deep core muscles are functioning
Whether poor core function may be contributing to your symptoms
How your breathing, posture, and movement patterns affect stability
Practical steps you can take to improve core strength and function
This is for you if you;
Experience recurring back, hip, knee, neck, or shoulder pain
Feel unstable during exercise
Want to improve posture and movement quality
Have returned to exercise after time away
Are a dad wanting to stay active and healthy for the long term
Simply want to understand your body better
$89
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Business Coaching
Business coaching for founders and entrepreneurs who want greater clarity, direction and sustainability in how they build and lead their business.We focus on integrating health, mindset and strategy, so the business supports your life, rather than slowly consuming your time, energy and attention.Private Business Coaching provides confidential, one-on-one support focused on clarity, alignment, and leadership, with your health and energy treated as a core input, not an afterthought.Small Group Business Coaching brings founders together in a facilitated, confidential setting. It offers shared perspective, accountability, and structured discussion, so you are not navigating the challenges of business alone.
My coaching focuses on:
Clarifying vision, priorities and long-term direction
Supporting your health and energy as a foundation for focus and leadership
Aligning values, beliefs and mindset that shape how you lead and build, with ongoing accountability
Taking a long-term view of growth, enjoyment and eventual exit, rather than short-term pressure
Ready to explore whether this is the right fit?
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Small Group Business Coaching
I’m Tom Dorman, a health and business coach working with men who want a smarter, long-term, integrated approach to how they live, work, and lead.I’m also a working musician, performing live at private events and continuing to write and perform my own original music. Music is how I stay grounded and creative, and it plays an important role in maintaining my mental wellbeing.My background spans building and exiting businesses, health and human performance, and creative work. My coaching supports founders and entrepreneurs who want to grow their work while maintaining health, energy, and family life.Since becoming a father, my focus has been on helping men navigate the tension between ambition and responsibility, without sacrificing presence or capacity.My approach centres on nailing the fundamentals, building solid foundations, and applying principles that hold up across different stages of life and in business.At its core, my work is about helping men stay healthy and capable, so they can navigate life’s challenges, build and live the life they want, and show up as positive role models for their children and the people around them.
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I’m a Wellington-based singer-songwriter and performing musician.Music has been a constant through my life. It’s how I process experience, stay grounded, and stay connected to what matters. Alongside writing and performing original music, I’ve spent over 20 years performing live across New Zealand for private events, both solo and in bands.Whether it’s an original set or a live event, my focus is always on presence, connection, and creating the right atmosphere.I perform live music for private events including weddings, corporate functions, charity events, and milestone celebrations.
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Tom Dorman is a Wellington-based singer-songwriter whose music is rooted in reflection and lived experience. Writing from the heart, his songs explore how we make sense of life; its beauty, contradictions, pain, joy, passion, and the quiet moments in between. Tom uses music as a way to process his inner world and distil meaning from everyday experience.His songwriting is raw and intentional, shaped by years of personal growth, fatherhood, relationships, and a deep curiosity about what it means to live well. Whether performing stripped-back originals or weaving stories between songs, Tom invites listeners into a space of honesty and connection through music written to resonate.
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Coaching Terms & Conditions
Tom Dorman Coach | ConsultantPurpose & PhilosophyMy coaching is designed for people seeking long-term, sustainable change in their health, performance, and life. This is not a quick fix or short-term challenge.I work best with people who are willing to commit to the process, apply what we work on together, and take ownership of their health over time. Results are influenced by consistency, lifestyle, effort, and personal circumstances, and therefore cannot be guaranteed.
Scope of CoachingCoaching may include (but is not limited to):
+ Health and lifestyle coaching
+ Movement, posture, breathing, and core education
+ Habit change, accountability, and support
+ Access to PH360 profiling tools (where applicable)
+ Group or 1:1 sessions depending on the programmeCoaching is educational and supportive in nature and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Client ResponsibilityBy participating, you agree that:
+ You are responsible for your own health, decisions, and actions
+ You will communicate openly and honestly
+ You understand that outcomes cannot be guaranteed
+ You will seek medical clearance where appropriate before beginning any physical activity
Health DisclaimerYou confirm that:
+ You are physically and mentally capable of participating
+ You will inform me of any injuries, medical conditions, or limitations
+ You understand that movement and lifestyle changes carry inherent riskIf in doubt, consult your GP or qualified health professional.
Confidentiality
All personal information, discussions, and shared experiences are treated as confidential, unless disclosure is required by law.
Pricing & Payments+ All prices are in New Zealand Dollars (NZD)
+ GST is included, unless stated otherwise
+ Fees are paid monthly, in advance
+ Payments are due regardless of attendance
+ Missed or failed payments may result in paused access to coaching services
Programme CommitmentAll coaching programmes are designed and delivered as 12-month commitments, reflecting the long-term nature of meaningful health and lifestyle change.
While payments are made monthly, enrolment represents an agreement to the full programme duration.
Life Happens (Important)I understand that life circumstances can change (for example, job loss, illness, or significant personal stress).
If something genuinely comes up:
+ I ask that you communicate as early and openly as possible
+ We are always happy to have a conversation and review options in good faith
+ Any agreed changes must be confirmed in writingAt minimum, one month’s notice is required for any change or cancellation, as payments are made monthly in advance.
Programme-Specific Details
Better Dads Club
+ Small-group coaching for dads
+ Sessions run during NZ school terms only
+ School holiday breaks are built in for balance and recoveryInvestment:
$385 per month (GST included)PH360 Access:
+ Includes one PH360 profile and token for access to the Shae app. PH360 tools are supportive and educational, not diagnostic.
Attendance:
Missed group sessions are not refundable and make-ups are not guaranteed.
1:1 Coaching
+ Personalised coaching with agreed session frequency
+ Delivered in-person, online or hybrid
+ Sessions run during NZ school terms only
+ School holiday breaks are built in for balance and recovery
+ Includes one PH360 profile and tokens for access to the Shae app. PH360 tools are supportive and educational, not diagnostic.Commitment:
12-month programme, paid monthly in advance
Rescheduling:
+ 24 hours’ notice required
+ Late cancellations or no-shows are charged in full
Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by New Zealand law, participation is at your own risk. You accept responsibility for your actions and choices during coaching.
Agreement
By enrolling, making payment, or participating in any coaching programme, you confirm that you have read and agree to these terms.
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Privacy Policy
www.tomdorman.comLast Updated: 29 January 2026Tom Dorman Coaching is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly, in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, who it may be shared with, and how it is protected.
How We Collect InformationInformation is collected when you:
+ Sign up for coaching or a programme
+ Complete online forms
+ Make a payment
+ Communicate with us via email, messaging, or calls
+ Use tools provided as part of coaching (for example PH360)
How We Use Your InformationYour information is used to:
+ Deliver coaching services and support
+ Process payments and manage subscriptions
+ Provide access to programme tools and apps
+ Communicate about sessions, updates, and resources
+ Improve our services and client experience
+ Meet legal and accounting obligationsWe only collect information that is reasonably necessary for these purposes.
PaymentsPayments are processed securely via Stripe.
Stripe may collect and process your payment information in accordance with their own privacy policy and security standards.
We do not store full credit or debit card details on our systems.
Third-Party ServicesWe may share limited personal information with trusted third-party services where necessary to deliver our services, including:
+ Stripe (payments and billing)
+ Tally (forms and data collection)
+ PTEnhance (programme design and questionnaires)
+ PH360 / Shae app (health profiling and insights)
+ Email and scheduling platformsThese providers have their own privacy and security policies and are only given access to information required to perform their function.
PH360 & Health InformationIf you choose to complete a PH360 profile, you acknowledge that:
+ Information is self-reported
+ PH360 tools are educational and supportive, not diagnostic
+ Health data is handled in accordance with PH360’s privacy practicesYou are not required to complete PH360 profiling to participate in coaching.
Access & CorrectionYou have the right to:
+ Request access to your personal information
+ Request correction of any inaccurate informationRequests can be made by contacting us directly.
Cookies & Website AnalyticsOur website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve user experience. These do not identify you personally.
How Long We Keep InformationWe retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
+ Provide services
+ Meet legal, tax, or accounting obligations
+ Maintain accurate business records
Changes to This PolicyThis Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most current version will always be available on our website.
ContactIf you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you can contact:Tom Dorman Coaching
Email: [email protected]
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