My story began in 2011 when I started experiencing uncomfortable symptoms around my abdomen, which turned out to be caused by a large fibroid. After minimal consultation, I was placed on a waiting list for surgery. Although my initial instinct was to avoid an operation, I went along with it, trusting those who I thought knew better. On the day of the surgery, as I sat in the waiting room feeling uneasy, I realised I was about to be cut open without fully understanding why. Feeling disempowered, I chose not to have the surgery. Instead, I took the first steps towards reclaiming responsibility for my own health and wellbeing.

 This is not to say I dismiss the benefits of medical intervention; rather, I believe we must make these decisions with full awareness and agency over our wellbeing. We all possess an intuitive understanding of our needs and deserve to be educated about our bodies and the wisdom we hold.

Since then, I have qualified as a clinical aromatherapist, integrative health coach specialising in women’s health, and qigong teacher. Along the way, I've delved into herbalism, yoga, and I am continually expanding my knowledge with a deeper study in somatic therapy and emotional anatomy (the Gemini in me will be an eternal student!).

I envision a world where holistic health is accessible to all, transcending the barriers of privilege and inequality. I am dedicated to offering sustainable, meaningful wellbeing solutions that honour both the individual and the collective, nurturing a community rooted in care, empowerment, and social justice.

Recognising that individual well-being is intertwined with systemic inequalities, my approach integrates this understanding. My work aims to cultivate self-efficacy within a framework of communal care, acknowledging that true well-being cannot be achieved without addressing broader social issues.

 I have worked with women from diverse backgrounds, with particular experience supporting those who have faced domestic and family violence. My primary focus now is as a somatic educator, collaborating with women to understand their body's language, make sense of their feelings, and integrate their experiences into wisdom.

Our bodies hold the truth of everything we know; we just need to remember how to listen.