I have been awestruck by the determination and courage of mothers, fathers and partners that simply want the best for their baby, and each other. Then there are the infants, who through their playfulness and non-verbal communication have the power to show their parents just what they need.  I wanted to create a unique space, where families feel welcomed and supported, and wellbeing and wellness are a priority. For me, GLOW is about well parent, well infant, well communities and well futures.  It’s that simple.

My approach continues to evolve.  I am a life-long learner expanding my knowledge to ensure that the care I can offer is based on best practice. I take a holistic and integrated approach, with a focus on early identification and prevention.  Strengthening the parent-infant relationship is a particular interest. There is pure magic in the simplicity of getting down on the floor with parents and their infants, supporting them to experience joy, playfulness and understanding in their relationship – sometimes for the very first time.

I try to understand each parent as unique, and tailor my approach accordingly. I offer a range of psychotherapies, and when required, medication management.  Increasingly, my goal is to first optimise wellbeing through nutrition and stress reduction practices such as mindfulness and exercise.

Away from work, I attend to my own wellbeing through regular yoga practice, mindfulness and a whole-food approach to nutrition.  Giving back is important to me so I volunteer my time as an Incubate Foundation mentor for African- Australian University students. 

Finally but fundamentally, I am a proud mother of two young adults and a sister, cousin and aunt of many.  I take great joy in exploring the world with my family – in the snow, water, savannah and rainforests.