Our Story.

Hi, I’m Vanessa, and this is my daughter, Liv.

I created Ellixir during a chapter of my life when I was navigating single motherhood, a demanding career and the quiet realisation that somewhere along the way, I had drifted away from myself. I was feeling anxious, lonely and overwhelmed. I knew all the right things to do, but they weren't really helping. I wanted an easier, more natural way that would fit into my actual life.

Finding what worked for me was sometimes messy, but really healing. Through nervous system work, embodiment practices, working in a job that was good for me, movement and meditation, I began to understand what it actually means to feel better and enjoy life everyday.

Ellixir was the space I needed then - a warm, supportive community where women can connect with others who really understand, share the messy and magical moments, and learn how to live from a place of self-worth, wholeness and freedom.

Because even when families change shape, we can still create a life we love and be the mothers we want our kids to experience.

your ellixir is the unique blend that works for you in your life

My daughter Liv is also part of this community. Her wisdom, humour and heart are woven into Ellixir too. From time to time, she'll bring her light and perspective to this space - sharing what it's like to grow up in 2 houses and reminding us all that love, in its truest form, is something we learn and live together, and we often create in the everyday moments of our lives.

Over the past eleven years, Liv’s dad and I have learned to co-parent in a way that has been magical, messy, and one of the greatest lessons in life I could have ever asked for. It hasn’t been perfect, but it has shown me that when people are willing to grow, families don't have to break apart and can actually work really well like this.

My work brings together living as a single mother and coparent for over 11 years, combined with over 25 years of experience as a pharmacist, business owner, executive leader. I’m a qualified Pharmacist, I also hold a Certificate III in Psychosomatic Therapy and Certificate IV in Life Coaching, forming the foundation of my body-based and holistic approach to wellbeing. I am also a certified Professional Leadership and Performance Coach, a Health and Wellness Coach (Level II), and a trained NLP Practitioner and a certified Trainer of Coaching and Speaking Skills.

You are the. magic and the medicine you have been waiting for...