1. What inspired you to champion wellness and healing?

For much of my life, I lived in a state of constant stress. I was saying yes when I wanted to say no, putting everyone else's needs ahead of mine, and ignoring the quiet cries of my body. The signs were all there—chest pains, migraines, high blood pressure—but I kept pushing through. Doctors would tell me to breathe deeply or get a massage, but those suggestions felt like temporary fixes for something much deeper. I wasn’t taking care of myself, and more importantly, I wasn’t connected to myself.

My self-care routine was non-existent. I was disconnected not just from my body, but from my mind and spirit. My life was out of alignment, and I kept telling myself, “I’ll make time for me one day.” But that day never seemed to come.

Then tragedy struck. We lost our young niece to suicide. Her passing was heartbreaking, and it made me realize just how deeply emotional pain and life’s pressures can impact us—no matter our age. It was a wake-up call that the stress we carry silently can become unbearable when left unchecked. Not long after, I faced serious challenges at work and in life. It felt like the ground had been pulled out from under me. The stress I experienced during that time was unlike anything I had known. My body, mind, and spirit had reached their limit. Something had to change.

 Then something small—but life-changing—happened. My beautiful daughter suggested I take myself out to lunch and then go for a walk afterward. That walk became the beginning of my healing journey. I started walking regularly—alone, quietly, and always by the water. It was there, by the calm, flowing waters, that something began to shift.

There’s something powerful about being near water. It holds a quiet wisdom, a natural rhythm that invites us to breathe deeper and slow down. As I walked beside the stillness of the lake or the gentle movement of the river, I began to feel held—by nature, by something greater than myself. I reconnected with the healing power of water. Its clarity, its flow, its ability to move and yet remain steady—these became metaphors for my own healing. Water became my sanctuary.

As I created space for stillness by the water’s edge, I started to listen more deeply—to myself, to the world around me, and to something higher. I felt called to explore the spiritual aspects of wellness, to embrace the intuitive gifts I had ignored for years, and to align my daily life with something more meaningful and grounded. My spiritual connection became the anchor I had been missing.

Spirituality, for me, is not separate from wellness—it’s the very foundation of balance. It helped me see that healing isn’t just about managing stress or ticking off self-care tasks. True healing happens when we reconnect with our essence, when we make space to feel, reflect, and align with what’s real and true for us. It’s about coming home to ourselves.

That spiritual reconnection gave me the clarity to see how I could support others on their own paths. A client once watched me reading cards during a session and said, “You should be helping people with this.” Soon after, on one of my solo walks by the water, I had a vision—I saw myself guiding a group of people, helping them find calm and connection. In that moment, I knew this was my calling.

That’s when Calm Water Wellness was born.

I began studying, learning, and diving deep into holistic healing, energy work, mindfulness, spiritual practices, counselling and stress reduction. I realised that many people are searching for more than just techniques; they’re seeking meaning, connection, and a sense of purpose. I offer that space—where people can reconnect not only with their bodies and minds, but with their spirit.

My mission is to help others find what I found: balance, clarity, and inner peace through a deep connection to self and spirit. I want to be a guide for those who feel lost in the noise of life, overwhelmed by stress, or disconnected from their truth. I want to remind them that it’s never too late to come back to yourself.

Healing is not a straight line. It’s a personal, spiritual unfolding—and I am deeply honoured to walk alongside others as they find their way.

2. Tell us about a breakthrough moment in helping others feel whole.

Sometimes, our lives can appear full on the surface—career, family, friends—but one key area out of balance can leave us feeling deeply unfulfilled. One of the most memorable and meaningful breakthrough moments I’ve had in my work was with my very first paying client, a remarkable woman in her early sixties who came to me for an angel card reading. At that time, I was just beginning to share my healing work publicly and had not yet fully integrated all the modalities I now use. But even then, the power of connection and spiritual insight was undeniable.

She was vibrant, intelligent, and full of heart—but her heart had grown weary. Although surrounded by a loving family and supportive friends, she carried a deep loneliness. In her words, she had “found every Mr. Wrong but never Mr. Right.” She had spent her life giving—first as a wife who always put her husband first until the day he left, then as a mother who was always there for her children, even absorbing their frustrations and worries without boundaries. Like so many women, she had internalised the belief that her role was to serve, to give, and to self-sacrifice—even at the cost of her own happiness.

When she came to me, the only thing she had done purely for herself in years was join a dating app. But that experience brought more heartache. Each time she met someone, she gave herself completely, bending to their expectations, settling for scraps of their time and affection, hoping love would find her if she just kept giving enough.

In our first session, it became clear: she was deeply disconnected from herself. From her heart, her truth, and her power. She had given so much of herself away over the years that there was little left for her. Our work began with this simple but powerful intention—to bring her back home to herself.

We explored her patterns, the beliefs she held about love, worthiness, and self-sacrifice. Together, we unearthed how little time she gave to her own self-care or self-love. It was emotional, tender work. But with each session, I watched her spirit begin to stir—she was remembering who she was underneath all the years of giving away her voice.

A few weeks later, she came to our session with a sparkle in her eyes. She had met someone on the app—he lived in another part of the country—but something about the connection felt different. Instead of waiting passively, she made a bold choice: she booked a trip to visit him. It was a decision rooted not in desperation, but in empowerment. She wanted clarity, not fantasy.

During that trip, she stepped into her truth. She expressed her needs. She no longer accepted the bare minimum. She told me how she spoke up, asked for emotional availability, for mutual respect, for real connection. And when he hesitated, she didn’t shrink—she stood tall in her worth.

In our next session, her transformation was undeniable. She told me that for the first time, she understood that her most important relationship wasn’t with a partner—it was with herself. She was falling in love with her. She was learning to listen to her own heart, to care for her needs, and to no longer abandon herself for the comfort or approval of someone else.

Months later, she called me with joyful news—she had found her “Mr. Right.” This man listened. He supported her. He gave her space to be fully herself. He didn’t just want to be in her life—he celebrated who she was. And, in a beautiful full-circle moment, they now both come to me as clients and as friends, supporting one another while continuing to explore their personal and shared journey toward balance and wholeness.

Helping her reconnect with herself and watching her shift from seeking love externally to becoming love internally, was one of the greatest privileges of my career. Her breakthrough wasn’t just about finding a partner—it was about reclaiming her voice, her power, and her right to be loved fully, starting with herself.

It reminded me that real healing begins when we return to our truth, when we remember that we are worthy of wholeness just as we are. I feel deeply honoured to have witnessed that transformation and to continue holding space for others to do the same.

3. What philosophy drives your approach to wellbeing?

At the heart of my approach to wellbeing is one simple yet profound truth: balance is key to a fulfilled life. But balance doesn’t just happen on its own—it begins with the foundation of self-worth. Everything we build in life, from our relationships to our careers to our spiritual connections, is shaped by how we see ourselves. When we believe we are worthy, we make decisions that reflect that truth. When we lack that belief, we often give our power away, settle for less, or live in survival mode rather than from a place of joy, peace, and purpose.

So, for me, wellbeing starts with believing in your own worth. That belief isn’t just about self-esteem—it’s about cultivating deep self-love and radical self-acceptance. It’s the ability to say: “I am enough as I am. I am worthy of rest, joy, love, healing, and peace.” When someone embraces this, it becomes the foundation for true, lasting wellness. Without it, any efforts toward wellbeing become surface-level or short-lived.

From that internal foundation, we can then build meaningful connections with the world around us. This includes our spiritual or belief systems—whether rooted in religion, spirituality, or simply a sense of connection to something greater. I don’t believe there is one "right" path to spirituality; instead, I honour that each person’s journey is unique. But what I’ve seen time and again is that when people begin to truly know themselves, they naturally become more curious, more open, and more connected to something deeper. Whether they call it God, the universe, Spirit, or simply “the knowing,” it becomes a guiding force that offers strength, clarity, and inner peace.

With self-worth and spiritual connection as our roots, we can grow every other part of our lives with intention and wholeness. We can create healthy, nourishing relationships—with partners, children, friends, and colleagues. We stop over-giving or over-compensating, and instead, relate from a place of truth, love, and boundaries. We become better communicators, better listeners, and ultimately, better humans.

That inner balance also reflects in how we care for our bodies and minds. We start to understand that physical and mental wellbeing are not luxuries—they’re necessities. We eat better, we rest more, we move in ways that feel good, not punishing. We notice how our nervous system responds to stress and learn tools to support ourselves. We start treating ourselves with the same compassion we offer others.

Balance allows us to see life as interconnected. It teaches us to value both productivity and rest, work and play, solitude and connection. We begin to see the importance of recreation—not just as entertainment, but as a way to recharge and reconnect with joy. We start to honour our role in our environment, our community, and our relationships, not from a place of duty or obligation, but from a desire to contribute with heart and intention.

One of the most beautiful things about true balance is that it doesn’t make us perfect—it makes us more human. It softens us. It teaches us compassion, not just for others, but for ourselves. It helps us become more patient, more understanding, more kind. And it reminds us that the same love and care we extend to others is something we deserve to give ourselves.

That’s the core of my philosophy: Wellbeing isn’t just about coping with stress—it’s about coming home to yourself. It’s about living with integrity and alignment. When we do this, we don’t just survive—we thrive. We don’t just get through life—we create lives that feel good, meaningful, and connected.

In my work, I guide others to find this balance—not by imposing a set of rules or expectations, but by helping them reconnect with their inner truth. Each person already holds the wisdom they need. My role is simply to hold space, offer tools, and help them remember who they are at their core: whole, worthy, and powerful.

Because when we are connected to ourselves and to the world around us, we become better people—not only more resilient, but more loving, more tolerant, and more compassionate. That, to me, is true wellbeing.

This philosophy is the heart of Calm Water Wellness. Every service I offer is rooted in helping clients reconnect with their self-worth, restore inner balance, and cultivate spiritual connection. I aim to create a safe and nurturing space where people feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal. By guiding others back to themselves, I support them in building lives that are not only balanced but deeply fulfilling, peaceful, and aligned with their truth.