Hello!
THE BEGINNING
I'm Lexi, an introverted cat lover and devoted health enthusiast! Over the past few years, I've dedicated countless hours to the pursuit of healing—nurturing my own personal journey and guiding others on their paths to well-being.
I come from the vibrant city of Melbourne, Australia (down under!), where I experienced what appeared to be a typical upbringing. Fortunate to never go without a meal, I attended quality schools and had everything I needed (or so I thought!). However, if you were to peek beneath the surface a little, it was immediately evident that my life journey wasn't as smooth as it might have looked from the outside.
THE STRUGGLE
Between the ages of 12 and 26, I grappled with profound challenges to my physical, mental and emotional well-being.I contracted Glandular Fever at age 13 which left me battling chronic fatigue and associated symptoms for years. I had a persistent sense of something being wrong, causing feelings of emptiness, loneliness, and confusion about my purpose on this planet. Academically, I maintained a C grade average, doing the bare minimum to avoid raising concerns among teachers. School was a source of discomfort, and I often skipped classes, feeling like I didn't belong and couldn't conform to the traditional education mold.
In seeking some kind of refuge, I found solace in the world of partying, where I easily made friends with society's misfits—those who were also grappling with anger and confusion, lacking role models, and struggling to find their place. Despite two attempts at university, I eventually dropped out each time, driven by a lack of purpose, interest and motivation. Recognizing that academic pursuits felt like a futile investment of money and time,
I transitioned to the workforce.
It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.
Jiddu Krishnamurti
CAREER 1.0
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Initially, my professional journey led me to management roles in women's fashion, an experience I found super fun and exciting at the time. But eventually I wanted something a bit more ‘serious’ and so I transitioned to the real estate industry, hoping that this traditional office job would give the satisfaction and fulfillment I was looking for. It didn’t! I was severely bullied at my first office and had to leave within 12 months. The second office environment was much more supportive, but at the end of the days when I would come home, or in those quiet moments sitting in my car between open houses, I could feel it. That empty feeling. The thoughts of ‘surely life isn’t supposed to feel this way?’ and ‘This isn’t what I'm supposed to be doing’. I would watch my boss eat, breathe, live real estate every single day, and I knew I didn’t feel the same. On the weekends I would party away these feelings, unknowingly creating more chaos within myself.
THE PANIC ATTACK
I pushed these thoughts and feelings away until it wasn’t possible to push away anymore, and I experienced my first panic attack (while driving mind you!) which was absolutely terrifying. It was from that point that I knew I had to make a drastic change if I had any chance of improving things for myself, and drastic I did! Within 7 months of that first panic attack I had saved up enough money to pack up my life and move to Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2016.
"No mud,
no lotus.
Thich Nhat Hanh
THAILAND
My decision to relocate to Thailand unfolded as a personal quest for healing and, perhaps a bit cliché, a journey to discover my true self. In the vibrant atmosphere of Thailand, I journeyed through a profound exploration of my unresolved childhood traumas, unhealthy family dynamics and toxic relationship choices — seeking to unravel the factors that shaped my identity, emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Engaging in counseling and coaching sessions and alternative health workshops became integral to this process, alongside a newfound interest in yoga and mindfulness.
With the amazing 'Foundation in Trauma Awareness' Thailand team!
TODAY
Currently, I live on the stunning island of Koh Samui, Thailand.
I hold TRE® sessions in world renowned 5-star wellness sanctuaries Kamalaya and Absolute Sanctuary. Additionally, I welcome people for sessions into my home and offer these sessions online. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to share this transformative work with the world, contributing to people's healing journeys and playing a part in the positive change that our world so deeply craves. I am also in deep gratitude and appreciation for the Kingdom of Thailand that has provided a safe place to land over and over.
And in my spare time, I love to do steep uphill hiking, explore nature with friends, lift heavy at the gym, watch the sunrise at the beach and spend as much time as possible with my rescue kitty Tuxy.
Enjoying beautiful Koh Tao, Thailand
CAREER 2.0
Open to embracing new experiences and modalities, it was during this time that I encountered TRE® for the first time—and instantly fell in love with it! The sensation of my body shaking & releasing was incredible to me, leaving me with a deep knowing that this practice would be of significant importance for my healing journey.
After obtaining a coaching certification, I furthered my expertise by training in EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique. For several years, I worked with clients until my professional journey led me towards the realm of trauma and nervous system healing. Diving deep into multiple trauma-focused trainings, I acquired the skills to create safe spaces for clients' healing journeys and help them to become aware of their nervous system states, gently working with it to start bringing about resolution. I also joined the Thailand team as a group facilitator for the "Foundation in Trauma Awareness" 7-day trainings, held biannually in Koh Phangan.
Throughout this transformative period, I committed 100% to my personal healing, often needing to create substantial life changes to support my journey back to self. I experienced what some would call a ‘nervous breakdown’ in 2021 which was extremely challenging to recover from, however it allowed for a huge amount of healing and growth to take place. In that time,
I took a full year off work, and focused on study. It was within that time I pursued becoming a TRE® Practitioner and have been offering TRE® as a powerful healing tool ever since.
