Welcome to the Healing Bower
I’m Jodie—research scientist, intuitive healer, energy worker, tarot nerd, gardener, painter, writer, nature lover and founder of The Healing Bower. I’m so grateful you’ve found your way here. Whether you're seeking support through a reading, energy healing, massage or past life regression, I’m honoured to walk beside you on your path of healing and self-discovery.
In this blog post I share a bit of my own journey from research scientist to healer. I hope it resonates and inspires you to reach out—I'd love to hear your story too.
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Reach out via email if you would like to arrange a chat about any of the services, circles, courses or events on my site.
Qualifications
My whole life, I have been driven to learn, and learn and learn. It's my passion, to learn new things and understand the world through new lenses. I have trained, certified and insured for my offerings. Some people need that reassurance, and for those of you who need to know what expertise I have. I've detailed some of my experience below.
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Science and research
Home herbal medicine making (1997, Botanica Herbs)
Naturopathy (1997-2000, Diploma, Melbourne College of Natural Medicine)
Bachelor of Ecology and Zoology (2004, UQ)
Honours in Marine Science (2006, Adelaide University)
PhD in Research - Marine Molecular Ecology (2010, Griffith)
Post doctoral research - Sustainable Welsh Fisheries (2015, Bangor University, Wales, UK)
Current (Mon-Thur): Conservation ecology and policy - threatened marine species
Massage
Deep Tissue and Swedish Massage (1997, Melbourne College of Natural Medicine)
Lomi Lomi Massage (Levels 1-4 includes Lava Shell, Pregnancy, Rites of Passage)
Introduction to Myofascial and Craniosacral (Carol's Massage, Tweed Heads)
Trauma informed massage (Nikki Lucas Psychotherapy)
Trauma informed essential reading - The Body Keeps the Score, by Bessel van der Kolk
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QHHT - Dolores and Julia Cannon, Quantum Healing Hypnosis Academy
Level 1 - 153 practical hours completed
Level 2 - Certified Practitioner
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Energy healing
Introduction to Energy Healing (Andrea, River House, Brisbane)
Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki I, II, Master & Teacher (Deb Bullions, Spirit Quest School)
Duality & Unlocking Transcendence (Jeffery Allen, Mindvalley Training)
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Psychic & mediumship training (with Deb Bullions - Spirit Quest School unless otherwise stated)
Akashic Records (Past life and Akashic field readings courses)
Mediumship (I, II and Platform)
Platform mediumship (Kono Kollective)
Trance Channelling (Spirit Ambassadors International)
Tarot (self taught since age 20)
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Insurance & other clearances
IICT - International Institute for Complementary Therapists
NSW - Working with Children police clearance (valid 2025-2028)
National security and police check clearance
First Nations cultural sensitivity training
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Writing
Curtis Brown courses: Start to Write your Novel, Edit and Pitch Your Novel
Byron Writers Mentorship award winner