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My Philosophy
Recovery and wellness isn't linear or one-size-fits-all. I work collaboratively with clients, drawing from my own lived experience with anxiety, depression and PTSD to understand what it's like to navigate difficult times. My approach combines trauma-informed practice with embodiment and meaningful exploration.
I aim to create spaces where people feel secure and recognised while reconnecting with their own knowledge and instincts. My work is informed by daily mindfulness and embodiment practices, and I'm particularly drawn to research at the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality, including work by Dr. Lisa Miller and Dr. Dan Tomasulo on how meaning and belief systems can support resilience.
Embodied Leadership
I’m currently enrolled in a Doctorate in Business Leadership (but currently deferred) through Torrens University and the Australian Graduate School of Leadership because I believe that leadership - real leadership - must be values-based, embodied, and in service of something greater. I’m deeply invested in reshaping how we lead, how we show up, and how we hold space for others whether in business or in community services.
The Body as Teacher
Over the past five years, I’ve immersed myself in somatic-based therapeutics, studying a range of body-based modalities including:
Yoga and Yoga Therapy
Somatic Coaching
Acupressure and Myofascial Release
Reiki and Energy Healing
Breathwork, Meditation & Mindfulness
Qi Gong
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
Massage and Trauma-Informed Bodywork
Our bodies are an important source of information and guidance. Somatic practices can help clients develop a different relationship with their bodies, moving from sites of difficulty to sources of insight, strength, and healing.
Professional Qualifications
Tertiary Education
Master of Social Work with Dissertation – University of Western Australia (2017)
Bachelor of Arts – Sociology & International Studies – UNE (2013)
Graduate Certificate in Developmental Trauma – Australian Childhood Foundation (2020–2021)
Vocational Training & Certifications
Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling)
Diplomas in Business & Management
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
Certificate IV in Community Services (Advocacy)
Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship
Certificate III in Work Health & Safety
Certificate III in Financial Services
Yoga, Meditation & Mindfulness Training
Yoga Therapy & Yoga for Mental Health – Centre for Yoga Psychology, Ashley Turner (USA), 2024–2025
200-Hour Tantra Yoga Teacher Certification – Aum Yoga (Italy), 2024
400-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – Byron Yoga Centre, 2021
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – Vedansha (India), 2019
120-Hour Meditation & Breathwork Teacher Training – Bamboo Yoga / Yogic Meditation Institute
2-Year Meditation Teacher Certification – Taught by Dr. Tara Brach & Dr. Jack Kornfield (UC Berkeley, GGSC)
100-Hour Yoga for Trauma, Anxiety & Body Image (Level I & II) – Sarah Ball (MSW, RYT)
Coaching & Bodywork Certifications
Somatic Coaching: The Power of Embodied Transformation – Coaches Rising
Developmental Coaching – Coaches Rising
Certificate IV in Massage Therapy – Byron Community College
Fusion Acupressure – Practitioner & Advanced Practitioner – with Adria Ellis
Reiki Levels I & II – Cath Harrison – Byron Community College
Embodied I-Ching Certification – Rhys & Chrystal Nasser (2025)
6-Month Training in Somatic Sexology – Institute of Somatic Sexology, 2024
Where I'm Headed
I endeavour to continue to grow and evolve, always the student, always returning to the present moment, to learning, and to service. Whether I’m guiding others through trauma recovery, supporting emerging leaders, or simply holding space for stillness, my intention is always the same:
To meet people where they are, and to walk with them, gently, wisely, and with heart.
If any part of my story speaks to yours, I’d be honoured to connect.
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