I love Adelaide.

I’ve travelled to some beautiful places in the world, but I’ve lived in Adelaide my whole life – aside from a couple of years living in Melbourne in my 20s.

I’m happiest outdoors.

I love the sun. I love to swim or be in or near the water. I adore hiking and spending time with friends and family (or combining both!).

Another thing about me: vibrant health wasn’t always my ‘norm’.

Like I was saying earlier: some years ago, I didn’t feel as great as I do now.

I struggled with poor health, going from one specialist to another, looking for answers.

Neurological, infertility, autoimmune, mental/emotional, hormonal, inflammation, excess weight, adrenal dysfunction and a long list of other imbalances and debilitating symptoms.

It was difficult for me to find the right kind of help.

No-one seemed to be able to tell me exactly what was wrong, how or why it happened or what I could do about it.

No-one seemed to provide the type of care & support I was looking for.

I felt alone, frustrated and scared.

Overcoming my own health challenges taught me so much.

I was inspired to study Integrative & Holistic Nutrition, Functional Medicine and other aspects of food, lifestyle, toxicity, movement and mind & body medicine.

I felt motivated to turn my health around, step by step, and then teach others how to do the same.

I wanted to change the face of healthcare.

I decided to open a business that would nurture women in the way they most needed it.

With a cup of tea in a beautiful serene space and create time for them to be truly heard.

My deepest desire was to combine excellent healthcare with warmth and compassion.

I wanted to provide struggling women with the support they needed to become the best versions of themselves.

Which is why I created JOIA.

I hope you enjoyed getting to know me a bit better!