From “Canned Aussie” to Conscious Healer: My Journey

Originally from Canada, but having spent most of my life in the Southern hemisphere, I affectionately call myself a “Canned Aussie”—Canadian on the outside, but Australia truly stole my heart.

My journey into holistic healing began early. Even in high school, I carried a little box of essential oils in my backpack, using them to soothe headaches, calm nerves, and ease upset tummies.

At the same time, my love for animals led me to become vegetarian. But after seven years, I began noticing a decline in my energy and immune function. That’s when a chance encounter with a Naturopath and Iridologist changed the course of my life. With just a glance into my eyes, she revealed insights into my health that were spot on! I was amazed, and I was hooked!

Soon after, I enrolled in Herbal Medicine, Iridology, and Nutrition studies at the Naturopathic College in Newcastle. I still smile remembering my Iridology teacher pacing the classroom, gently rocking my newborn in her arms so I could take notes.

Years later, I had a full circle moment when I was the one teaching Iridology & holding one of my student’s babies while she wrote notes. These heartfilled memories are the creative passion behind everything I do and teach. Compassion, community and commitment to supporting others: these are the threads that weave through everything I do.

A Decade of Growth & Transformation

Over the last 18+ years, I’ve worked in clinics, health food stores, classrooms, and in my own private practice supporting thousands of people on their healing paths. In the early days, my focus was on the physical body including nutrition, hydration, movement, and the healing power of herbal medicine.

But something was missing.

I started to realise that true healing goes beyond the physical. As I continued to study and work with clients, it became clear that our emotional wounds, limiting beliefs, and energetic imbalances often hold the keys to unlocking long-lasting transformation.

Then came the great “Home Holiday” of 2020. Like many, I was called inward and my spiritual journey deepened in profound ways. I became a Reiki Master, trained in Tao Healing Hands and Soul Communication, and completed studies in Astrology, Pranic Healing, Meditation, and Psychic Development. I began my Kuan Yin Lineage Holder Training and committed to a daily meditation practice that truly changed my life.

I felt more peaceful, mentally clear, physically well, and deeply connected to my purpose.

Almost Two Decades of Learning, Teaching & Supporting Others

Since qualifying with my Advanced Diploma of Western Herbal Medicine in 2007, my career has taken me through private practice, natural health retail, wellness centres, spas, classrooms and community spaces.

I have personally delivered an estimated 4,000+ individual consultations and wellbeing sessions and spent many years providing natural health education and guidance within local health food stores.

From 2014 to 2017, I stepped more deeply into education, teaching Herbal Medicine, Pharmacognosy and Iridology and working as a student clinic supervisor. During this time, I had the privilege of directly mentoring and supporting 51 Advanced Diploma students through their clinical training. I also developed course content, assessments and clinical learning resources.

In the years since, my work has continued to evolve through Reiki, energy healing, meditation, sound healing and astrology. I have delivered more than 300 regular meditation sessions, facilitated monthly community sound and energy healing experiences and introduced more than 200 people to Reiki as an accessible wellbeing practice.

The tools I use have expanded over the years, but the heart of my work has remained the same: helping people understand themselves, recognise the patterns affecting their health and wellbeing, and reconnect with their own capacity to heal and grow.

My Holistic Healing Philosophy

Today, I weave all of my experiences, knowledge, and sacred teachings into a holistic, soul-centred approach that meets you exactly where you are. Whether you're navigating stress, anxiety, chronic health issues, or a spiritual awakening—I am here to guide you back home to yourself.

Using a blend of:

• Herbal & Natural Medicine

• Energy Healing (Reiki, Tao Hands, Pranic Healing)

• Astrology & Intuitive Guidance

• Iridology & Nutritional Support

• Sound Healing, Breath work & Meditation

…we’ll co-create a healing path tailored to your unique needs.

Your body already knows how to heal—it just needs the right support.
Let me walk beside you, as your guide, cheerleader, and spiritual sister on the journey back to your authentic self.

Abundant Blessings, Sheryl