After graduating from high school in 2001, I began studying Occupational Therapy at Curtin University. I always knew Health/Science and helping people was my dream, however being on practical placement early in Year 1 of this course, I knew OT wasn’t for me. So, I deferred after the first year and took a year off to get clarity about what I wanted to do with my life. At this time, my Nanna’s health had really begun to deteriorate. She was on lots of medications, many with dreadful side effects, and her circulation issues continued to decline so she ended up needing both her legs amputated. I couldn’t help feeling that there must be a better way, and perhaps this whole situation could have been avoided with a different approach. I began looking into Complementary medicines and stumbled across Acupuncture. The Traditional Chinese Medicine view, to restore balance and optimise our health to prevent disease, really resonated with me. So, I moved across the state to study Chinese Medicine at a RMIT University in Melbourne; one of the best decisions of my life! The people I met here are the most unique, authentic, warm, loving, accepting and beautiful souls I’ve ever met. I absolutely loved studying TCM and really excelled, graduating top of the class and making connections and friendships that will last a lifetime. TCM ignited my inner witch! Medicine straight from the earth, with minimal side effects, that can create big change in people’s lives. I have been practising as a TCM practitioner for 15 years now and still get great satisfaction from helping people in this way. Over the years, my clinic focus has been on women’s health, especially menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy support and menopause. But I have treated a wide variety of health conditions over the years, and welcome new clients from all walks of life.