Hi, I'm Sally
Integrative Therapist
Holistic Counsellor and Trauma Informed Therapist
Mayan Abdominal Healer and Traditional Womb Wisdom Practitioner
Women's Holistic Hormone Health Practitioner
Personal Trainer - Holistic Health and Fitness Programs
Plant Medicine Preparation and Integration Facilitator
I can appreciate that stepping into an integrative therapy clinic for the first time may be intimidating, so from the moment you arrive or attend your video call, my aim is to make you feel the warmth of this safe space.
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I'm committed to constantly learning and sharing my knowledge with you by providing long-term, evidence-based, traditional medicine philosophies. I will create a personalised treatment just for you, by considering your entire body and overall wellbeing, and I will deliver holistic solutions that allow you to thrive from the inside out.
My personal story
I'm deeply passionate about helping women heal from past traumas and nurture their mental and physical health naturally, and my journey is marked by the highs and lows that connect us on this path.
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THE BEGINNING
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Early childhood adversities have played a significant role in shaping the trajectory of my life. These early experiences led me to consistently seek external validation and success, perpetuating a pattern of engaging in toxic and abusive relationships out of fear of abandonment and due to low self-esteem. I also developed a tendency to be a perfectionist in every aspect of my life, all to prove my worth and control my surroundings.
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Despite the numerous challenges that I faced, I was able to build a successful and high-profile career in the Navy.
Over the 11 years, I held various prominent representational positions, including serving as an Executive Assistant to the Chief of Navy and a Personal Assistant to the Deputy Chief of Navy and being the spokeswoman for many other initiatives within the Navy as a single parent. Simultaneously, I fulfilled my military obligations, which included a change of career path, and multiple deployments, all while navigating the complexities of divorce, single parenthood, and undiagnosed complex PTSD.
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To cope with the unaddressed pain of my past and divorce, I initially turned to anti-depressants, alcohol, and other substances, and later, the pursuit of physical perfection as a successful fitness model athlete. However, the external success took a toll on my mental and physical health.
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MY TURNING POINT
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The turning point for me occurred on 26 January 2015 during a 6-month deployment in Afghanistan when a bomb exploded near our Kabul barracks. The experience made me realize the fragility of life and was the wake-up call I needed, prompting me to leave the military and commence the road to recovery. As a single mother, I knew I needed to address my abusive past, including the pain of a divorce. I made a promise to myself and embarked on a healing journey, relying on mentors, trauma therapists, plant medicines and a willingness to show up for myself every day.
This transformative path led me to directly experience the benefits and understudy some of the best therapists and traditional healers in Australia. I spent several years in the plant medicine realm and continue to do so today. I have sat numerous ceremonies and dietas, experiencing many plant medicines that have been imperative to my healing which then led me to Mayan abdominal healing, menstrual cycle awareness, and womb wisdom to address my physical symptoms. I also gained a profound understanding of hormones and their connection to lifestyle choices.
Trauma-informed holistic counselling training was the final piece to my toolkit where I have been able to heal myself physically, mentally and spiritually to not react or run from my past, but to allow me to meet myself and others with empathy and be free of all that used to scare me, which has allowed me a new perspective and opportunity to wholeheartedly participate in life from a place of love and gratitude, freedom and choice.
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TODAY
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I don't share my story as someone who has it all figured out, but as a fellow traveller who has dedicated her life to healing and helping others do the same. I'm here to walk alongside you, equipped with professional skills and a deep understanding of the path to better health, joy, and freedom. I know about fear, toxicity, and adversity, but I've also found safety and security in a new secure loving marriage and healthy conscious parenting.
My mission is to help women gently explore their healing journey, because I believe that, just like me, you can design the life you want and deserve.