I built the ‘perfect’ life—on paper.

The kind that looks impressive in holiday cards and exhausting in reality.

For years, I chased the checklist of success: great career, loving partner, happy family. On paper, I had it all. But inside? I felt... nothing. Just a deep exhaustion and a quiet voice whispering, “Is this really it?”

Motherhood—something I’d wanted so deeply—left me feeling guilty for not being happier. My relationship became a negotiation. And my finance career? A lifeline, not a passion.

Then one totally ordinary Tuesday, I found myself sobbing at my desk, and it hit me: This isn’t living. It’s surviving.

Turns out, years of “just pushing through” had left me running on empty. That day, I finally asked for help—and it led me to an unexpected truth:

Healing Doesn’t Have to Be Hard

Therapy and coaching helped me unpack my past. But the real shift came at a retreat, during a meditation where I saw golden light flowing from my hands to others. Confused, I told my coach.

She smiled: “That’s Reiki energy. You’re already channeling it.”

Turns out, peace isn’t another item on the to-do list. It’s what happens when you stop treating your soul like a neglected Tamagotchi.

Reiki Taught Me:

• Your body wants to heal—you just need to get out of the way.

• The “overwhelm” you feel? It’s a signpost, not a life sentence.

• Real change feels gentle. (Who knew?)

Why I Do This Work

Now, I help women like you:

• Release stress stuck in your shoulders (aka ‘the mum hunch’).

• Quiet the inner critic who sounds suspiciously like your Year 4 maths teacher.

• Show up for yourself—not just for your deadlines.

Think of it as a reset button for your nervous system. No forced positivity. No “just push through.” Just you, remembering how good it feels to feel good.

Book a session—your future self will throw confetti (or at least eat a salad instead of your kid’s leftover dinner).