Holistic Studio supports natural health professionals and students through quality education, mentoring, and career development grounded in traditional naturopathic principles.
All courses and workshops are uniquely designed to blend traditional wisdom, energetic understanding, practical grassroots skills, and modern scientific evidence to support truly individualised healthcare.
We are dedicated to strengthening the Natural Medicine profession within the evolving landscape of modern healthcare. At the heart of this approach is true holism—the ability to understand both the individual constitution and the presenting condition, while preserving the valuable art of extemporaneously dispensing high-quality medicines. (If you don't know what that means, you may need to see me!)
I invite you to explore the website and discover how I can support your professional journey. Everything you will find here is original, independent work, developed separately from any associations, universities, or commercial organisations.
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. Your enquiry is always welcome.
I began offering workshops and mentoring in 2016 after repeated requests from practitioners wanting to learn more about my unique approach to herbal medicine and naturopathic philosophy—concepts that are often overlooked or poorly understood today.
What started as small group workshops on specialised topics has grown into the Holistic Studio education and mentoring programs I offer today. Guided by the principle of Docere—to teach—I am passionate about sharing traditional knowledge in a way that is practical, engaging, and relevant to modern practice.
As natural health continues to grow as a profession, I believe it is more important than ever to uphold and apply the true principles of holism. Through mentoring, I help practitioners discover their unique place within this evolving field, develop confidence in their strengths, and create meaningful careers that inspire both themselves and those they serve.
Combining a light-hearted yet honest approach with creative thinking and practical wisdom, I draw on more than 30 years of experience in natural medicine, including:
• Learning herbal medicine from books long before the internet, through to completing a Master of Herbal Medicine at the University of Sydney Faculty of Pharmacy.
• Making herbal medicines in my dispensary and speaking at international conferences.
• Treating clients in practice and teaching herbal medicine and clinical practicum at university level.
• Travelling throughout Australia educating practitioners for leading industry companies.
• Advocating for the value of traditional medicine as President of ANTA and Ambassador for ICNM.
And much more. I genuinely love what I do and feel privileged to support others on their own professional journey.
Professional me
Senior lecturer for Australian Universities, Past President ANTA
My favourite herb
Crataegus monogyna / spp, Hawthorn, (all herb photos are mine)
Me in Nature
Wild crafting, exploring, field work and taking photos of herbs
Qualifications
Certificates
Professional Doctorate Balneotherapy Candidate
Master of Herbal Medicine, University of Sydney, 2010
Advanced Diploma of Health Science in Naturopathy, ACNM, 1997
Diploma Botanical Medicine, ACNM, 1997
Diploma Nutritional Medicine, ACNM, 1997
Aromatherapy Certificate IV, ACNM, 1995
Professional Affiliations
Australian and New Zealand Ambassador, ICNM, since 2018
Past National President, ANTA, 2019-2022
Past Senior Lecturer Endeavour College
Current Lecturer and Supervisor Torren's University
The long version - my personal why
Flowers, herbs, nature, and adventure have shaped my life from the very beginning. I grew up on the rugged cliffs of Southwest England before moving to the beaches of Australia as a teenager. Some of my fondest memories are helping my grandmother arrange flowers, gathering fresh herbs from her garden, and exploring the sprawling 16th-century herb and vegetable garden where we lived. Surrounded by foxgloves, poppies, wild berries, and endless countryside, I developed a deep connection to plants and the natural world that remains with me today.
I was drawn to naturopathic medicine through a desire to learn, grow, and understand health more deeply. From the moment I began studying, I was captivated by the way holistic therapies integrate science with the mind, emotions, and spirit. There was so much to discover, and I have never looked back.
My passion lies in supporting natural medicine to take a strong and respected place within modern healthcare. We live in a remarkable time where emerging research continues to expand our understanding, yet many of the answers we seek can also be found within traditional knowledge and ancient wisdom. I believe the ability to walk confidently in both worlds is essential to a truly holistic perspective.
Outside of my work, you'll find me dancing, playing music, exploring the countryside, creating herbal preparations, searching through old libraries, painting, photography, and researching ancient legends and sacred sites. I also enjoy astrology, tarot, medicinal bathing, and visiting natural thermal springs—practices that continue to nurture my curiosity, creativity, and connection to nature.
Get in touch if you would like to work with me
Send me any questions you have. We can set up a discovery call to make sure my mentoring and/or courses are right for you.
