I consider myself fortunate to have grown up in a family where philosophical discussion around the dinner table was common, where I was encouraged to be curious, to question, to listen deeply to my own and others’ life experience.

I have always had a deep sense of gratitude for my life and have a strong calling to be of service to others.

My grandfather (young boy on left) with my great-grandmother and great-great grandmother.

As a young woman, I completed a Bachelor Degree in Youth Work and began my career as a group facilitator and community-based educator working with non-government organisations and community groups. These years provided me with valuable lessons in  human behaviour and the impact of our social-cultural-political environments on individuals' lives.
I believe that families and local communities are the true heart of a healthy society and culture. I live with the understanding that 'it takes a village to raise a child' and it also takes a healthy community to fully nurture our creativity, to honour death and to celebrate life.

In my early thirties, as a mother of young children, I became interested in dance and movement as a personal healing tool and as a way of combining my love of people with my love of dance.  I experienced profound personal healing and growth through my practice and training in modalities such as Authentic Movement, Five Rhythms, Body-Mind Centering®, Yoga and Chakradance(TM). 
I'm endlessly fascinated by and in awe of the wisdom of the human body. I know that tapping into this inner wisdom is vital for our health and wellbeing. I love sharing my passion and skills in body-centred practices with others.

In my early forties, I established my business Coessence and also became a Registered Marriage Celebrant & Funeral Celebrant. During that time, 
I met Penny Champ, a celebrant colleague who became a cherished friend and business partner. Together we founded The Women's Hearth where we offered women’s circles, seasonal retreats and sacred ceremonies for 12 years.
Now in my late fifties, having traversed the mighty terrain of menopause, I'm grateful for all of life's experiences, both personally and professionally. I'm excited by the journey into Cronedom,  being able to support people with gentle healing, loving guidance and a playful twinkle in my eye.