My Personal Story
Though my cultural background is Dutch, I was born in the tropics, in what was then Netherlands New Guinea and is now West Papua. I lived in various parts of the world, including Tunisia in North Africa, and came to Australia with my family when I was 10 years old. We lived for 5 years in Queensland and then moved to Sydney
When I left school I started my working life in science – I worked in a microbiology laboratory and got the relevant qualifications as a biological laboratory technician.
I was married young and had three children in my twenties.
One of the greatest challenges I had in life was when one of my beloved children was diagnosed with Leukaemia when she was 5 years old. She relapsed 5 years later and had a bone marrow transplant, which saved her life
As might be expected, this experience gave me a deep understanding of grief and loss. I learned how grief and loss are constant companions on our life journeys, not only in death, but also in the smaller losses we face on a daily basis. I also learned how we can learn and grow from experiences like this, how they don’t need to define the rest of our lives, and while we will never forget, we can live fulfilled lives
All through my life I have had a deep interest in mysticism, spirituality and religion, and always read widely about world religions and spiritual traditions. When my children were in their teens I studied theology with the intention to become a clergy person, but, the Universe had other plans and I had a career in aged and dementia care and education instead, both in hands-on and managerial roles
After I left full-time work I started Inner Gold Healing so that I could use my intuitive gifts in helping other people to heal from pain and trauma in their lives. I love working with people, and to see the change in their bodies and their lives after their sessions with me
Academic qualifications
- Master of Gerontology
- Bachelor of Theology
- Bachelor of Arts
- Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Business
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Other Qualifications
- Compassion and Presence (Rigpa Fellowship)
- Mediation Workshop (LEADR)
- Dementia Awareness
- Sexuality and Intellectual Disability
- Choice Making and People with Intellectual Disabilities
- Reiki Master & Teacher
- Akashic Records Facilitation
- Crystal Light Healing
- Touch for Health
- Past Life Regression Facilitation
- Aromatherapy