Meet Sarah
The woman behind Wellness Sanctuary
Hi, I'm Sarah.
I'm a mum, a wellness practitioner, retreat creator, sound lover, Reiki practitioner and, if I'm honest, someone who still doesn't have life completely figured out!
Wellness Sanctuary was born from my own journey, from a busy corporate career, through some of life's biggest challenges, to discovering what happens when we finally slow down and start listening to ourselves.
Today, I create spaces where women can do exactly that.
To pause.
To breathe.
To reconnect.
To remember that they matter too.
My Story
For 25 years, I worked in the corporate world.
I loved the travel, the challenges, the people and the independence. I was ambitious, driven and always looking towards the next goal.
Then life changed.
I found love, built my family and experienced some of life's greatest highs — but I also faced some incredibly difficult moments.
Eight years ago, I was diagnosed with cancer.
It stopped me in my tracks.
Suddenly, the things I'd spent years chasing didn't seem quite so important. I began to look at my life differently and ask myself some big questions.
What really matters?
What do I want my life to feel like?
And who am I when I'm not constantly busy doing?
My healing journey wasn't about suddenly having all the answers.
It was about slowing down.
Listening.
Learning to trust myself again.
And discovering that sometimes we don't need to become someone completely new...
We simply need to come home to ourselves.
And somewhere along that journey, Wellness Sanctuary began...
What started as my own search for balance, healing and connection slowly became something much bigger.
I discovered how powerful it can be to simply have a safe space to pause.
A space where you don't have to be the mum, the partner, the business owner, the employee, the organiser or the person who always has everything under control.
Just you.
I wanted to create that space for other women.
A place where you could come along on your own or with a friend, meet beautiful like-minded people, try something new, laugh, cry, rest, breathe and maybe discover a little more about yourself along the way.
And that's how Wellness Sanctuary grew.
What began with women's circles and wellness experiences has grown into retreats, sound baths, Reiki, workshops and a community of women who are choosing to make themselves a priority.
And that, really, is what Wellness Sanctuary is all about.
Not perfection.
Not having everything figured out.
Just creating a little more space for you.
What I believe
I believe we all need somewhere to pause.
Somewhere we don't have to be productive.
Somewhere we don't have to have the answers.
Somewhere we can simply be.
I believe wellness doesn't have to be complicated.
It can be a deep breath.
A good conversation.
A walk in nature.
A sound that makes your whole body exhale.
A moment of stillness.
A room full of women who remind you that you're not alone.
And I believe that taking care of yourself isn't selfish.
You deserve to take up space in your own life.
I'm not here to tell you how to heal.
I'm here to create the space where you can discover what you need for yourself.
A little bit of Sarah...
Outside of Wellness Sanctuary, I'm just Sarah.
I'm a mum, I love spending time with my family and you'll never have to twist my arm for a day by the sea, a good meal or a glass of prosseco.
I love getting outside, whether that's walking somewhere beautiful, hiking or simply being in nature.
You'll also find me at the gym, usually trying to convince myself that I actually enjoy it!
I'm a big believer that life is about more than work, goals and ticking things off a list.
It's about the people you love.
The memories you make.
The belly laughs.
The adventures.
The quiet moments.
And sometimes... doing absolutely nothing.
Because wellbeing isn't just about what happens in a sound bath or a retreat.
It's about creating a life you actually want to be present for.
My Wellness Journey
Over the years, I've continued to learn, explore and develop my own understanding of wellbeing so I can bring different experiences into the spaces I create.
My journey has taken me through sound healing, Reiki, women's circles, breathwork, meditation and a whole host of wellbeing practices.
I've trained in Reiki, including Reiki Level 2, and I love bringing the gentle, restorative qualities of Reiki together with sound.
I've also continued to explore and facilitate experiences including sound baths, guided meditation, women's circles, retreats and wellbeing workshops.
But for me, qualifications are only part of the story.
What matters just as much is the experience of holding space for people, listening, creating a safe and welcoming environment, and allowing everyone to take from an experience exactly what they need.
I'm always learning. I'm always curious. And I'm always growing.
Because I don't believe wellbeing is a destination.
It's a journey.
Maybe you don't need fixing.
Maybe you're just tired.
Tired of being the one who keeps everything moving.
Tired of always putting yourself at the bottom of the list.
Tired of feeling like you should be doing more, achieving more, being more.
Maybe you simply need somewhere to stop.
To breathe.
To laugh.
To connect.
To be around women who understand.
That's what I want Wellness Sanctuary to be.
A place where you can take off the armour for a while.
Where you don't have to arrive with a plan.
Where you can come exactly as you are.
And perhaps leave feeling a little lighter, a little clearer and a little more connected to yourself.
You don't need to become someone else.
You just need space to come back to you.
Maybe you've found your way here for a reason...
Whatever brought you to Wellness Sanctuary, I hope you find something here that feels good for you.
Maybe you need some quiet.
Maybe you want to meet new people.
Maybe you're ready to try something completely new.
Maybe you simply need a day where nobody needs anything from you.
Whatever it is, you are welcome here.
Come as you are.
There's always space for you at the Sanctuary.