Behind the Work

My Background

 

I love connecting dots. Uncovering hidden gems. Guiding people back to their own intuition, wisdom and deep knowing. And from that place, helping people create a life with conscious design. One that deeply serves their wellbeing, growth, sovereignty and service to the world.

My broad experience and explorations have given me insights into areas of life that are quite diverse and contrasting. I feel quite comfortable moving between the mind, body, feelings and spirit as is needed in sessions.

Wherever we need to go, we go.

The way I choose to be of deep service to the world is by holding a loving, non-judgmental and full-permission space, bringing both the sensitivity and practicality needed for lasting and integrated change, and teaching people to weave together the threads of their life into an exquisite work of art.

 

Experience

I draw on my vast personal and professional experience, bringing together the practical and emotional, the mind and the body, expansive spiritual oneness and grounded earthly human realities, the fun bits and challenging aspects of the human experience.

 

Personal Transformation

Have spent thousands of coaching hours working with 400+ clients in my personal practice and as a coach in other personal development companies. Created signature courses including "Unstuck Yourself" (6-week program addressing procrastination, self-sabotage, and sustainable behavior change) and "Courageous Relating" (8-week relationship course on navigating conflict, communication patterns, and creating authentic connection). Facilitated in group coaching sessions, workshop spaces, and meditation circles. Guest lecturer and speaker on a wide variety of topics such as: integration, sacred sexuality, life organization techniques, and nervous system hacks. Have studied and been actively involved with Yoga, Meditation, Breath work, Tantra, Sacred Sexuality, Family Constellations, Parts Integration, Archetypes & Shadow work, Non-Linear Movement, Non-Violent Communication, Attachment Theory, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy and other modalities for over 20 years.

Healing Arts

Creator of Embodied Healing Therapies - an integrated form of bodywork connecting the body, emotions, deep nervous system patterns, coaching, massage, intuitive touch, plant extracts and emotional release techniques. Over 1,000 hours delivering Embodied Healing Therapy sessions through therapeutic touch and 1:1 healing work. Through this work, have developed a deeper understanding of the connection between embodied traumas and unprocessed emotions, and the way we think, act and feel. Space holder & Emotional Support person for workshops and retreats on relationships, sexuality, embodied archetypal dance, and deep personal development work. Have studied and immersed myself in the work of Massage, Reiki, energy work, herbalism, native plant spirit medicine (non-psychedelic), Neural Resonance Therapy, various emotional release techniques & embodiment practices, and other therapeutic arts.

 

Business and Systems

Held position such as Operations Manager for an international personal development company and Head of Systems & Culture for crypto-currency company. Created and set up back-end systems, CRMs, built websites and set up organizational systems for multiple personal development businesses. Over 18 years of experience in sales (i.e. retail, cold calling, personal development programs, etc). Deep understanding and love for systems, organization, structure and routines and enjoy bringing that into sessions where beneficial. Have studied Business Leadership and Management and trained with leading sales trainers in Australia.

 

Personal Life

A dynamic mixture in one human form - very cerebral, grounded, organized and practical, mixed with sensitive, intuitive, creative, and curious exploration. Have fed my deep love and connection for nature through working in horticulture, growing my own food, studying Urban Farming and teaching classes on urban backyard gardens, making herbal extracts, growing houseplants, hiking, camping and immersing myself daily in nature's magic. Dedicated and devoted co-parent to my partner's two teenage kids, traversing all the joys and challenges of raising kids. Creative expressions flow through guitar, art, gardening, cooking delicious nourishing food and creating experiences of connection. Highly value growth and evolution, spiritual and human connection, and continually dive into the depths of the human experience with a burning curiosity. An explorer of life.

 

Certifications

  • Certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy - The Embody Lab
  • Attachment University - Derek Hart
  • Certified Holistic Coach - Institute for Integrative Nutrition
  • Diploma of Herbal Medicine - The Elderberry School of Botanical Medicine
  • Reiki Level 1 - Erin Kyna
  • Cert IV Relaxation Massage - Central Melbourne Institute
  • Diploma & Advanced Diploma in Business Leadership & Management - UIT
  • Bachelors Degree in Ethnic Studies - University of Oregon