As with all of us, I've been on a bit of a journey to get to where I am. And while challenging, I'm so thrilled that my journey... the twists and turns, the swerves, the skids, the bumps, the ups and downs... plus the learning's that resulted, can all be utilised to help you!
I have moved from being insecure, sensitive, too open energetically, unhappy, easily upset, extremely unwell and a whole lot of other things (but thankfully not all at the same time)… to feeling strong and purposeful.
A little about my journey...
As a child I was extremely sensitive to energies, some would say I was very psychic. I could feel what was going on for others, emotionally and physically, could easily pick up on the energies of places as well, often ‘saw’ what was about to happen, and it was all too much so I shut down. I didn’t have any tools to handle that stuff and I didn’t want it any more! I didn’t have a great start health-wise either. As a tiny baby I had a serious bout of pneumonia and then constant chronic bronchitis until my teens. This cleared but I was left feeling pretty rubbish! I was weak, sensitive to toxins, overweight, emotionally sensitive and life wasn’t much fun.
I was treated initially in childhood with loads of antibiotics and other medications which took their toll, and then by herbalists, naturopaths, iridologists and acupuncturists. I was placed on diets, given supplements, potions, powders… anything my parents could think of to make me well.
In my late 20′s and still suffering from the after effects of the illnesses and of the medications taken, I began to realise that I could (and had to) feel different, that not everyone felt as exhausted as I did and that there were ways to change. I was so fortunate that my parents were open to natural therapies when I was a child and I continued with treatment from many natural disciplines.
I was inspired to learn as much as I could about health on every level, and while working long hours in the clothing industry in Australia, I took as many courses as possible – in Japanese Medicine, the body’s Energy Meridians, Food As Medicine, Bach Flower Essences, Feng Shui, Indian Head Massage, Crystal Healing, Kinesiology, Sound Therapy, Yoga and Meditation. In my work I was happiest when helping others, finding ways to encourage others to feel confident and happy. At the time my passion for the fashion industry was fading and I knew that the (ridiculously) long working hours weren’t good for me… but I had no idea I’d become a healer!
In my late 30′s I moved to London, I was treated by a great Homeopath (Brigid Watson). It was the first big step, I trained for 3 years in Practical Homeopathy with The Lakeland College of Homeopathy. After completing that initial training, I had a thirst for more and to bring energetic healing and a spiritual connection back into my life so completed a 4 year diploma at The College of Shamanic Homeopathy with Dr Yubraj Sharma followed by a couple of years of post-graduate training with him, a year of Astrology training, and a year of Medical Astrology. My Shamanic studies really helped me to understand the spiritual/emotional/mental connections to physical, emotional and mental imbalances, it allowed me to 'drill' deeper and to 'go higher' in order to bring about healing.Training with a medical doctor who had a holistic approach was an amazing experience for me.
My years of training also helped me to well-and-truly clear some crud! To strengthen and to heal. I was so much healthier, more open (in a good way) and in tune with my higher self, with my guidance and I was thriving more and more.
When least expected, at least by everyone else, I moved from London to St Lucia in the Caribbean in 2004. Most thought I was crazy (I hadn't been to St Lucia before), but it felt right. I was feeling great, felt strong and well, and I knew that I needed to follow my intuition and guidance and just 'go for it'.
This move to St Lucia was challenging, extremely challenging, but at the same time, perfect! I gave birth to my first child at the age of 47 while navigating my way through an up and down and often very difficult and extremely traumatic relationship. Through all of that and the experience of now being a single mum, I've learnt so much!
Although I felt strong and was pretty healthy when I arrived in St Lucia, my experiences were big and proved that I wasn't strong enough! I reacted with fears, upset and so much more. Those very difficult times pushed me hard! There was abuse, threats, a restraining order and divorce. I became unwell, completely exhausted and feeling trapped. Any strength I had was used to push through, to care for my daughter and to survive.
And just when I thought it couldn't get any deeper, I met my colleague Tatia Loveridge. She came along to a workshop that I was teaching in London, and somehow we managed to then find ourselves working together daily for over 8 years, exploring deeply powerful healing techniques. This time culminated with the development of 'Shine Bright Wellness' which is now my protocol used with clients.
Through working with Tatia and developing 'Shine bright Wellness' alongside some interesting and often extreme life experiences, I have learned why we react to situations and how not to, I've learnt how best to parent, I've learn a whole lot about relationships and how to have a healthy relationship. I've learnt in an even deeper way how even the mildest negative thoughts or actions damage us emotionally, spiritually and mentally... how to stop those patterns of behaviour and how to heal the damage. I've also learned more about energies and how they work, each persons path and how it's impacted by actions and reactions. How toxins can be held so deeply with years and years of impacts to health. And how healing really happens.
'Shine Bright Wellness' is all about helping others by supporting the release of conditioning, held traumas, emotions, limiting beliefs, habits and additions, and to heal the damage caused by those elements. But also to share information with others so that they can navigate life in a higher vibration and healthier way... as a result being their best and being successful at following their path... Shining Bright and being Well!
I am grateful!
I have moved from being insecure, sensitive, too open energetically, unhappy, easily upset, extremely unwell and a whole lot of other things (but thankfully not all at the same time)… to feeling strong and purposeful.
A little about my journey...
As a child I was extremely sensitive to energies, some would say I was very psychic. I could feel what was going on for others, emotionally and physically, could easily pick up on the energies of places as well, often ‘saw’ what was about to happen, and it was all too much so I shut down. I didn’t have any tools to handle that stuff and I didn’t want it any more! I didn’t have a great start health-wise either. As a tiny baby I had a serious bout of pneumonia and then constant chronic bronchitis until my teens. This cleared but I was left feeling pretty rubbish! I was weak, sensitive to toxins, overweight, emotionally sensitive and life wasn’t much fun.
I was treated initially in childhood with loads of antibiotics and other medications which took their toll, and then by herbalists, naturopaths, iridologists and acupuncturists. I was placed on diets, given supplements, potions, powders… anything my parents could think of to make me well.
In my late 20′s and still suffering from the after effects of the illnesses and of the medications taken, I began to realise that I could (and had to) feel different, that not everyone felt as exhausted as I did and that there were ways to change. I was so fortunate that my parents were open to natural therapies when I was a child and I continued with treatment from many natural disciplines.
I was inspired to learn as much as I could about health on every level, and while working long hours in the clothing industry in Australia, I took as many courses as possible – in Japanese Medicine, the body’s Energy Meridians, Food As Medicine, Bach Flower Essences, Feng Shui, Indian Head Massage, Crystal Healing, Kinesiology, Sound Therapy, Yoga and Meditation. In my work I was happiest when helping others, finding ways to encourage others to feel confident and happy. At the time my passion for the fashion industry was fading and I knew that the (ridiculously) long working hours weren’t good for me… but I had no idea I’d become a healer!
In my late 30′s I moved to London, I was treated by a great Homeopath (Brigid Watson). It was the first big step, I trained for 3 years in Practical Homeopathy with The Lakeland College of Homeopathy. After completing that initial training, I had a thirst for more and to bring energetic healing and a spiritual connection back into my life so completed a 4 year diploma at The College of Shamanic Homeopathy with Dr Yubraj Sharma followed by a couple of years of post-graduate training with him, a year of Astrology training, and a year of Medical Astrology. My Shamanic studies really helped me to understand the spiritual/emotional/mental connections to physical, emotional and mental imbalances, it allowed me to 'drill' deeper and to 'go higher' in order to bring about healing.Training with a medical doctor who had a holistic approach was an amazing experience for me.
My years of training also helped me to well-and-truly clear some crud! To strengthen and to heal. I was so much healthier, more open (in a good way) and in tune with my higher self, with my guidance and I was thriving more and more.
When least expected, at least by everyone else, I moved from London to St Lucia in the Caribbean in 2004. Most thought I was crazy (I hadn't been to St Lucia before), but it felt right. I was feeling great, felt strong and well, and I knew that I needed to follow my intuition and guidance and just 'go for it'.
This move to St Lucia was challenging, extremely challenging, but at the same time, perfect! I gave birth to my first child at the age of 47 while navigating my way through an up and down and often very difficult and extremely traumatic relationship. Through all of that and the experience of now being a single mum, I've learnt so much!
Although I felt strong and was pretty healthy when I arrived in St Lucia, my experiences were big and proved that I wasn't strong enough! I reacted with fears, upset and so much more. Those very difficult times pushed me hard! There was abuse, threats, a restraining order and divorce. I became unwell, completely exhausted and feeling trapped. Any strength I had was used to push through, to care for my daughter and to survive.
And just when I thought it couldn't get any deeper, I met my colleague Tatia Loveridge. She came along to a workshop that I was teaching in London, and somehow we managed to then find ourselves working together daily for over 8 years, exploring deeply powerful healing techniques. This time culminated with the development of 'Shine Bright Wellness' which is now my protocol used with clients.
Through working with Tatia and developing 'Shine bright Wellness' alongside some interesting and often extreme life experiences, I have learned why we react to situations and how not to, I've learnt how best to parent, I've learn a whole lot about relationships and how to have a healthy relationship. I've learnt in an even deeper way how even the mildest negative thoughts or actions damage us emotionally, spiritually and mentally... how to stop those patterns of behaviour and how to heal the damage. I've also learned more about energies and how they work, each persons path and how it's impacted by actions and reactions. How toxins can be held so deeply with years and years of impacts to health. And how healing really happens.
'Shine Bright Wellness' is all about helping others by supporting the release of conditioning, held traumas, emotions, limiting beliefs, habits and additions, and to heal the damage caused by those elements. But also to share information with others so that they can navigate life in a higher vibration and healthier way... as a result being their best and being successful at following their path... Shining Bright and being Well!
I am grateful!
" THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! I want to give you a huge hug right now. I’m felt so different on waking up this morning - in fact so much so that I’ve tidied the house and started putting some books & clothes to one side to sell or for charity. So much more feels possible and clearer. "
(one of my lovely clients)