My awareness of the spiritual world began early in childhood. 

One of my earliest memories was sensing that there was more to the world than what could be seen. I would sometimes feel the presence of what I now know was spirit and occasionally surprised my mum by sharing information a two- or three-year-old wouldn’t normally know. At the time I didn’t understand what was happening — only that something unseen seemed to be around me. 

My mum eventually spoke with my dad's mum, my Nana, who was an extremely gifted medium, like her mother before. Nana remained completely unfazed and told mum that I could 'speak to the dead'. As you can imagine, mum was a little more on edge at home and later told me she would sometimes tell spirit to “go away” — although apparently in more colourful language. 

Growing up 'aware' could often be frightening!

I avoided certain rooms in family members’ houses or sat quietly with my eyes closed. I had only actually seen spirit once — which was enough for me — but most experiences were more about sensing or simply knowing something was around me.

I’ll never know exactly when Nana realised I had this gift, but she always understood and guided me when I shared things with her. From a young age she encouraged me to trust the paths that would unfold and often said I would help people one day. At the time I didn’t believe her… or perhaps somewhere deep down I did.

Although Nana passed away more than thirteen years ago (at the time of writing this), I still feel her very much by my side. It was during my early to mid-thirties, at one of the most challenging times of my life, that everything began to shift. I truly believe she was part of that moment when I finally accepted what had been there all along.

My path into healing grew grew from my own personal experiences and challenges. Unlike Nana, my path into helping others took a slightly different route.

I live with several chronic conditions, some of which have been present since my teenage years, including multiple surgeries causing permanent nerve damage in my lower back, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome, just to name a few!

While I know there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” cure, I’m always happy to share what has helped — and continues to help — along the way. I believe healing has many layers and that we can learn from one another  and sharing my knowledge to help others is something I firmly believe.

Reiki came into my life through a spiritual mentor and Reiki Master Teacher who embodied Reiki’s gentle yet transformative energy at the beginning of the Covid pandemic. Through their teachings I learned that Reiki works on all levels — mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual.

The more I learned and practiced, the more I felt called to continue my education and deepen my understanding, trusting it would lead me somewhere along the many paths Nana often spoke about.

Alongside Reiki, my fascination with crystals, my lifelong love of animals and having Nana's words and guidance, Energy Healing, especially Reiki, has become an important part of my healing journey,  especially after adopting our German Shepherd, River— whose presence would quietly become the inspiration behind Sacred River.