The Real Story

Years before I studied naturopathy, I was dealing with recurrent vaginal infections that doctors couldn't seem to help me with. Over the counter medication would give me temporary relief, but the problem kept coming back. It was frustrating, uncomfortable, and honestly, isolating—because these aren't things we talk about openly, even though so many women go through them.

Then I discovered a homemade herbal recipe from Dr. Aviva Romm. One of the herbs in it was goldenseal, which I learned is endangered. So I researched alternatives and found calendula—particularly for her benefits to the female genitourinary system.

I ordered dried flowers online, made my own remedies, and my body responded. Not overnight, but steadily. It worked in a way nothing else had.

That experience opened a door I didn't know existed. If plants could help me with something conventional medicine couldn't fix, what else was possible?

The Journey to Practice

I went on to study naturopathy, graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science in 2019—right before giving birth to my first child.

In 2020, I opened a home clinic in my house and made home visits to local clients. It was intimate, hands-on work that I loved. Then lockdown happened, and like many practitioners, I quickly pivoted online. What I thought would be temporary became a new way of practicing—and I discovered I could reach women far beyond my local area.

Before having my second child, I worked briefly with MyVagina.com, which opened my eyes to just how many women are suffering in silence with chronic genitourinary symptoms—thrush, bacterial vaginosis, UTIs, pain that impacts everything from intimacy to daily life.

I also trained in Qigong and have continued to explore practices that support the nervous system and help us reconnect with our bodies.

But here's the thing: after years of practice, I burned out. I was working too much, giving too much, and not honouring my own rhythms.

So my family and I made a big change. We moved from NSW to rural Tasmania, and I took nearly a year off to help us settle into a completely new life. We're building our off-grid tiny house (well, my husband is building—I'm planning and supporting). I'm homeschooling our two young kids. And I've been asking myself the big questions: What really matters? What are my actual priorities? What does sustainable work look like?

Coming Full Circle

A year ago, I grew calendula from seed for the first time—right here on the land where we're building our home. I tucked her all around our strawberry patch, complete with pademelon-proof fencing (if you live in Tasmania, you know!).

Watching those bright orange petals unfold in my own garden—the same plant that helped me heal years earlier—felt like coming full circle.

I fell in love all over again, but in a completely new way. Now I grow her for everything: skin healing, inflammation support, the way bees absolutely adore her, how her petals brighten a salad and become magical fairy powers when thrown into the air. She's become my herbal companion in so many ways.

That's when it clicked: healing isn't just about fixing what's broken. It's about reconnecting with the natural world and remembering we're part of it, not separate from it.

How I Work Now

I'm stepping back into practice with fresh eyes and clear boundaries. I work about 10 hours a week, taking on a small number of clients who are genuinely ready for change.

My approach is warm, practical, and deeply personalized. I use herbal medicine, lifestyle support, and tools like elemental constitutions to understand your unique body. I believe in working with your natural rhythms, not against them.

I'm not interested in complicated protocols or convincing you to do things that don't fit your life. I want to meet you where you are, help you understand what's happening in your body, and support you in taking realistic steps toward feeling genuinely better.

What I Value

  • Autonomy: You're in charge of your health. I'm here to guide and empower, not tell you what to do.

  • Simplicity: Simple, sustainable changes matter more than overwhelming protocols.

  • Nature: Plants are powerful medicine. So is time outside, connection to seasons, and slowing down enough to notice.

  • Realness: I'm a highly sensitive person navigating neurodivergent traits. I don't pretend to have it all figured out. I bring my whole self to this work.

  • Listening: You know your body better than anyone. My job is to help you hear what it's telling you.

Professional Details

  • Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy), 2019

  • Qigong training, 2021

  • Member of the Naturopaths and Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)

  • Working exclusively online with Australian clients

Beyond the Clinic

When I'm not working with clients, I'm:

  • In the garden, growing medicinal plants and learning about permaculture

  • Homeschooling my kids in the rhythms of nature and curiosity

  • Building our off-grid life and learning to live more simply

  • Harvesting weeds from my garden and turning them into medicine

  • Curled up with kombucha, a good book about plants, or (let's be honest) some reality TV

  • Probably watching the fairy wrens out the window and daydreaming about next season's garden

If my story resonates and you're curious about working together, I'd love to hear from you.