WHAT IS YOGA?

Yoga is a practice that builds strength and flexibility in your body and your mind. My classes include pranayama (breathwork), asana (poses) and savasana (the best bit at the end of every class, where you lie down for meditation and relaxation!).

DO I NEED TO BE FLEXIBLE?
NO! Yoga helps build flexibility, but it's definitely not the entire aim of the practice or a requirement for you to start. For group classes, you do need to be able to get up and down from your mat (sitting to standing). If you do have an injury or limitation, please make sure you let your teacher know before class.

WHAT DO I WEAR?
It doesn’t matter what you wear as long as you can move easily.

WHERE ARE CLASSES HELD?

Group classes are held at Grampians Movement & Wellbeing Centre (aka ‘The Hub’) at 11A Ararat Road, Stawell. There’s a big mat room and plenty of space to put aside your shoes, phone and bag while you hop on your mat and forget about life for an hour!

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
A yoga mat if you have one. If you don't, I have plenty of spares.
If you are coming to Restore, bring a yoga bolster if you have one. I do have a few spares if you don't.
Layers of clothing: Depending on the class (and the time of the year!), we usually move from cool to warm, and back to cool again so bring any layers you need to be comfortable.
Any extra props/comforts you need, eg: socks, blanket, cushion, eye pillow.

CAN I ATTEND IF I HAVE AN INJURY, LIMITATION OR AM PREGNANT?

Yes, with awareness. If you are pregnant, have recently given birth or have a medical condition, please seek medical clearance before attending. Let me know before class so I can offer safe, supportive modifications.

ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
Avoid heavy meals for 1-2 hours prior to your practice.  The last thing you want is an uneasy feeling in your belly during your practice!

WHAT IS REIKI?
Reiki is an energy therapy that works with your nervous system. Using gentle hand placements around your body, always with your comfort in mind (hands-on or hands-off, entirely your choice), it helps shift you out of fight or flight and into rest and digest mode so your body can properly rest and recover.

WHAT IS SOUND THERAPY?

Sound Therapy uses instruments like singing bowls, tongue drums, wave drums and chimes to help slow your brainwaves into a more relaxed state and stimulate the vagus nerve, which plays a key role in switching off your stress response. You feel the vibration of the sound through your body as well as hearing it, which brings an extra level of relaxation to your session.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A SESSION?
You'll settle onto the Reiki bed, covered and comfortable, with your choice of a lavender or unscented eye pillow. I'll guide you into relaxation with three cleansing breaths and clear the space with my Native American drum, then move through Reiki hand placements around your body before finishing with Sound Therapy and a gentle return to the room.

WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE?
Everyone experiences it a little differently and every session will be different. You may notice warmth, tingling, heaviness, lightness or simply a deep sense of rest. There's no right or wrong way to experience it.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
Absolutely nothing but yourself! Wear something comfortable.

HOW WILL I FEEL AFTERWARDS?
Many women notice the effects for a few days after their session. You might feel a little tired at first, which usually passes quickly, and lots of women tell me they sleep better and feel clearer and calmer in the days afterward. A little restlessness on the first night is normal too. Drink plenty of water and take things gently where you can.

ARE SESSIONS SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE?
Yes, though if you're pregnant, navigating a medical condition or have any specific concerns, let me know when you book so I can make sure the session is right for you.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I COME?
Many women find that a session every 2, 3 or 4 weeks helps them feel more balanced on a regular basis. I like to compare Reiki to regular massage: when you keep it up, your muscles don’t get the chance to knot up as tightly between sessions. Regular Reiki works in a similar way for your nervous system, so stress has less chance to build before your next session. I’ll always ask if you’d like to book your next session while you’re with me, so you never have to think about it later.

WHAT IS WELLBEING COACHING?
Three one-to-one sessions of 60 minutes each, in person in Stawell or online. We move through The 3E Method™, with Embrace in your first session, Empower in your second and Embody in your third. There are two to four weeks between sessions, because that gap is where each stage settles into your real life before we build on it.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A SESSION?
When you book, you’ll fill in a short questionnaire so we can get straight into it. From there we look at where you’re at, what you’re done dealing with and the direction you want to head in. You’ll leave each session with practices and next steps that fit your actual life.

WHO IS COACHING FOR?
Women who are done doing it alone, who have some sense of what isn’t working and are open to being gently challenged as well as cheered on. If you’re looking for someone to fix things for you or just a space to vent, coaching with me won’t be the right fit.

WHAT IF I DON’T KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I NEED?
That’s completely normal! Don't worry, we'll work through it together.

WHAT IS THE 3E METHOD™?

The 3E Method™ is my signature framework. It came out of my own process of working out what had kept me in a career that no longer fit my life. It moves through three phases: Embracing where you are, Empowering you to know your worth and Embodying who you are underneath it all.

WHAT DOES THE 3E WELLBEING PROGRAM INVOLVE?

Six weeks online, with a live group session with me every Wednesday at 7pm Melbourne time. In weeks one and two (Embrace) you find the pattern you default to and the belief underneath it. In weeks three and four (Empower) your values and non-negotiables become the boundaries that hold. In weeks five and six (Embody) it all becomes habits you can keep, plus a process you can run again on your own.

DO I NEED PAST EXPERIENCE WITH COACHING OR WELLBEING WORK?

Not at all. The 3E Wellbeing Program is beginner-friendly and intentionally designed for women who feel stuck or disconnected from themselves. I guide you step by step through the whole process.

WHAT MAKES THE 3E METHOD™ DIFFERENT?

Most wellbeing advice assumes that once you can name what’s keeping you stuck, you’ll change it. Sometimes that’s true. But some beliefs are doing a job for you: protecting you from a risk, holding up your sense of who you are or saving you from a decision you don’t feel ready to make. Those ones don’t shift just because someone points out they aren’t "serving you". In Embrace we work out what that belief is holding up for you, and in Empower we build something else to carry that weight.

WHEN CAN I JOIN THE NEXT 3E WELLBEING PROGRAM?

Sign up to The 3E Wellbeing Program waitlist here and you'll be the first to know when the next program's details are finalised AND get early access before it's advertised publicly!

HOW DO I BOOK?
All bookings are made through my online calendar. Just choose your session and time that works best for you.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
Please give as much notice as possible if you need to cancel.
Cancellations within 12 hours for classes result in forfeiting the booking.
1:1 sessions can be cancelled or rescheduled up to 24 hours before. Within 24 hours, or a no-show, forfeits the session fee.
Event cancellations within 24 hours result in forfeiting the event fee.
Full details are in the Terms & Conditions.

CAN I TRANSFER MY BOOKING TO SOMEONE ELSE?
Bookings are non-transferable unless specified for certain events. Full details are in the Terms and Conditions.

I’M NEW TO ALL OF THIS. IS THAT OK?
Of course! You'll be warmly welcomed and guided every step of the way.

I FEEL ANXIOUS OR OVERWHELMED. WILL I FIT IN?
Yes. My spaces are intentionally calm, warm and low-pressure. Many of the women who come to This is Wellbeing feel exactly the same way.

WHERE CAN I FIND YOUR TERMS AND POLICIES?
You’ll find my Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy linked in the footer of this website.

WHAT IF MY QUESTION ISN’T HERE?
You’re always welcome to reach out through my contact form or email.