Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you offer?

I offer different healing approaches to meet people where they are. Whether you’re new to holistic, therapeutic, or shamanic work, or are further along and want to deepen your practice, explore our services or contact us to create a tailored plan that brings clarity and confidence.

where are you situated?

I’m based in the Illawarra, about 1.5 hours south of Sydney. If you’re not local or are overseas, I’m available online via Zoom or WhatsApp. I see clients at two nearby locations: my clinic within Ripples Allied Health Consultancy in Dapto, and a family operated bushland escape at Calm the Farm, 5–10 minutes from Shellharbour. These two settings offer different environments that reflect the varied approaches I use in healing.

What makes you different?

I’ve spent 25 years helping people heal and I have extensive training experience in my areas of support. I am also passionate about my own personal and ongoing development so never stop learning about the latest approaches of support or areas that I feel would benefit those with whom I work. I don’t use a one-size-fits-all approach—each person gets the methods they need. I take this work seriously, but it should also be a joyful, sacred return to balance. More about my experience is in the About Me.

How do I know which service to book?

Getting started can be simple: if the service fits you, you can just sign up. If it’s less clear, please use the contact form and tell me briefly what’s happening. I’ll suggest next steps and we’ll go from there.

If your situation is more complex and needs deeper shamanic healing, I may recommend several sessions, since the first session might need follow-up.

how do i prepare for the session?

Allow plenty of time to prepare and arrive. Wear warm, comfortable clothes; if at the farm, wear sturdy closed shoes. Set a clear intention before the session. Session length varies by type, and you should leave ample time after—ideally the rest of the day—for integration. For at least 48 hours before, avoid heavy foods, stimulants, and alcohol or recreational drugs.

ONLINE PREPARATION - You will require secure Wi-Fi connection and to ensure your device is holding enough charge for the duration of the session!!

Login via the link sent and do so a little earlier to ensure you have everything and up to speed with operating/ navigating your camera & audio.

Ensure you have access to a quiet, secure space where you will not be disturbed, wear headphones if necessary. For a part of the session, you will want to be in a location that you can lie down to relax. It is not essential that I can see you for this part, but it is preferred so I can monitor your responses at times.

How many sessions will i need?

At this stage as I don’t know anything about you or your situation so it would be very hard to give an honest answer to that question.

What I can say is I am proactive about healing and self-empowerment so don’t promote dependency upon services, or me! What this means is you may be requiring a singular session at this time, but you may also be requiring several. Once we connect and I know more about your situation I can make a more accurate assessment and give you a more solid response and we can go from there.

what is are the parameters of the session?

The services I offer are Integrative & Shamanic healing & Holistic Therapies. I also have experience in Health & Social Care, crisis intervention and trauma-informed care, mental health, and addictions, which may where required inform the support I offer. I am not a doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or lawyer, so I do not provide medical or legal advice. This is a safe, confidential space to discuss what affects you, but my support is limited to the services Ember Within provides.

The sessions last the duration of the allocated appointment time for which you have booked, and ongoing recommendations may be provided. Referrals may also be made if I feel that the support required cannot be met within my scope of services.

You will be treated respectfully and with care, you will be supported in a confidential & professional environment.

ARE THERE TIMES I should not attend a SESSION?

Do not come if you are unwell—I work with others and need to keep everyone safe.
If you are having a medical emergency, seek urgent care first.
If you were recently treated, operated on, or hospitalized, get medical clearance before attending.
Do not attend if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs

DO ONLINE SESSIONS WORK AS EFFECTIVELY AS IN PERSON?

Yes all the sessions that are offered online do work just as effectively, so these sessions are possible to anyone wanting to access these services who are locationally, or for any other reason unable to attend in person.

Some services are unable to be conducted online therefore this option will not be provides at booking eg: - Reflexology, & Chumpi Stone Healing.

HOW ACCESSIBLE ARE YOU IN TERMS OF PARKING, DISABILITY ACCESS ETC?

If you have mobility issues, Ripples Allied Health clinic may suit you better. It has outside parking and all services on the ground floor. The farm is adding an accessible toilet, but it’s not ready yet—check with me for updates.