My Storey

I've always been fascinated by nature.

Some of my strongest memories are connected with being outdoors — forests, coastlines, plants, wildlife and the sense that there was always something more to notice and understand. That curiosity eventually led me into the field of biological and environmental science and a career spanning more than twenty years.

But alongside the scientist has always been another part of me — someone drawn to yoga, meditation, quiet reflection and the simple feeling of being restored by nature.

Where Science Meets Mindfulness

Alongside my scientific career, yoga and meditation became an important part of my own life. These practices offered a different way of understanding wellbeing—not through data or research alone, but through personal experience, mindful awareness and a deeper connection with both body and nature.

Over time, these two paths naturally came together.

Why I Created Maytree Meridian

Maytree Meridian was created from the belief that science and mindfulness are not separate disciplines, but complementary ways of understanding ourselves and our relationship with the living world.

Today, I bring together environmental science, yoga, meditation and nature-based wellbeing to create experiences that are both evidence-informed and deeply personal. Whether through yoga by the ocean, guided meditation, forest bathing, educational workshops or handcrafted botanical skincare, my aim is always the same—to help people cultivate a deeper relationship with themselves and the natural world, one mindful step at a time.

My Journey

Today, like many people, I balance work, family life and the everyday demands of being a parent. Being a mum of two has reinforced something I have come to believe very strongly: wellbeing has to work in real life.

It doesn’t need to be perfect, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone. Sometimes it is a yoga practice; sometimes it is five quiet minutes, a walk by the water, a conscious breath or simply creating enough space to reset.

Like many people, my own journey has included periods of both physical and emotional challenge. Over time, yoga, mindfulness and regular connection with nature became more than practices—they became the foundation of my daily wellbeing. They taught me that resilience isn't about eliminating life's challenges, but about developing simple, sustainable habits that help us respond with greater strength, balance and self-awareness.

I believe wellbeing is built through small, consistent daily practices that support us through both the opportunities and challenges of life. My own routine includes yoga, mindful time in nature, swimming in the ocean, meditation and moments of quiet reflection. These practices continue to help me cultivate resilience, perspective and a sense of balance, and they form the foundation of what I share through Maytree Meridian.

Qualifications & Experience

• Environmental Scientist with more than 20 years' professional experience

• Master of Environmental Science

• Honours Degree in Applied Biology

• Qualified Yoga Teacher (500 hour VIYETT Diploma of Yoga Teaching at the Victorian Institute of Yoga Education and Teacher Training, 2018)

• Meditation Facilitator

• Nature-Based Wellbeing Practitioner

• Experience in eco-health and environmental education

• Television presenter and environmental communicator.