In November 2000 I was involved in a bad car crash. My right leg was badly broken. The prognosis was that I would never walk correctly again, that I would have a life of pain and that I needed anti-depressants for PTSD.  

I listened to the doctors and followed their advice. Pain is very debilitating and mental/emotional anguish is exhausting - it interferes with your ability to think clearly. However the medication caused me to feel depressed and so I gradually stopped it. I self-prescribed swimming as my new therapy. It took some time but I finally tuned into what my body needed and chose the path to healing that was best for me. 

My younger sister Helen chose a difficult life path. She left this life in 2015.  Her passing changed my life forever. My children were still young and so I carried on with family life, ignoring my needs and mental well-being. After some time I followed my intuition and started to run. This became my new therapy. Later that year I ran the Dublin marathon in her honour. 

It is so important to find a healthy way to process our grief and manage our mental well-being to prevent ourselves feeling lost and disconnected from our loved one. They are still a part of our lives but in a different way.  This life challenge and the rawness of grief brought me to a higher level of awareness and my heart has slowly been filled with healing.  

In 2016, I took a big step and started work at a vibrant Dutch company after 10 years of being a stay-at-home mum. I really enjoyed my new position and working with new people. As time went on, my work-life balance was totally off-kilter. In hindsight, I was heading towards a burn-out.  

I took time to reflect on my situation and what was right for me. I realised that I was progressing professionally at the cost of my family life. I finally understood the meaning of this life challenge and chose my family.  In choosing my family, I was essentially choosing myself.  I didn't know what I would do next but I knew change was necessary for my own well-being and that of my family. 

In 2021 my older sister told us she had stage three breast cancer. It was a huge shock and there was a lot of fear for her health. She suffered extreme pain from the chemotherapy and medication and finally decided to stop treatment. 

I don't advocate stopping medical treatment without consultation and careful consideration of consequences and alternatives. Everyone's journey is different and progress takes time and work. 

I was afraid for my sister but it was her body and her decision. I watched her work hard on releasing fear, working through blocks to get to the source of her dis-ease. I saw her grow and flourish as her energy shifted to a place of self-love. She lived her truth until her body was fully healed. I have learned from her the true meaning of self-healing, self-love and living life in true gratitude. 

Going back to work showed me I needed more in my life but I had to choose well. I completed a two year HBO level Holistic Healing Therapist course in 2021 at ZoMa Opleidingen (KTNO accredited). I had already achieved my Reiki diplomas 1,2 & 3. I also followed a year-long course on navigating life choices. All of these led me towards my passion of energy healing. 

The Happy Angel Holistic Healing practice was officially opened in May 2022.

I continue to follow my intuition and update my skillset and have become a certified Breathwork coach. 

My real life experiences have shown me that when life gets busy, it can be tough to prioritise yourself. I embrace holistic healing because it guides you to the source of your pain and encourages physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. 

Each healing session is different and specific to your needs. Each session connects you to a higher level of self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-love, so that you may fully embrace your true self. 

We can make all the plans we want, but ultimately life has it's own plan for you. I have learned that it is better to bend and go with the flow, embracing what life brings. 

I have learned the importance of self-love and acceptance. I know now to be grateful for what you have and to live in the moment. I have learned that we thrive when we help others. I am delighted that I can share my knowledge and experience to help you embrace all that life has to offer.