About Grounding Essence

My name is Gemma. I also respond fondly to Gem. Like most humans, I'm a lot of things all wrapped into one. A yogi, a masseuse, a woman, a friend, a lover, a daughter, a sister, a traveller, a soul searcher.

​

For a long time my life was fast and full. Being busy and constantly achieving fed my ego and distracted me from the past I was still unconsciously holding onto; painful parts of the past.

 

We all endure suffering in some way. I imagine you too have endured hardships, physical or mental. Perhaps that's why you're here. The challenges and traumas of my life led me to discover yoga and meditation. And as I continued down this path, I was met by different forms of embodiment.

 

These modalities helped me to slow down and reconnect.

They helped me to feel.

And feeling helped me to heal.

​

Once you step onto the path of healing there is no return. My path of healing led me directly to two places within;  my heart and my womb. The two powerhouses where emotion and energetic charge are stored as women. When I allowed myself to process the pain of the past I started to notice shifts. These shifts were subtle at first but as layer by layer dissipated I found myself feeling more and more free. The freedom and empowerment I cultivated within held my hands and guided me into a new life; one where I followed my most authentic expression of me without needing to force anything. 

​

This is how Grounding Essence was born.

​

Grounding Essence is your safe space to slow down, reconnect and to listen to the wisdom within your body, heart and womb.

 

For a long time I forced by body to go-go-go which led to constant fatigue, burn out, a lack of pleasure and bred resentment in relationships because I rarely listened to my body let alone honoured any of my boundaries! Why am I constantly sick and tired? Why is my body changing? Why did I feel so sexy last week and this week I just want to hide? These are all questions I used to ask myself too but then, through studying various modalities, I learnt about the nervous system, a woman's natural reproductive cycle (and changing seasons), and, the impacts of trauma and stress on the mind. 

 

It's so important to understand the "why".

​

When you understand why you're feeling the way are you, it's so much easier to meet yourself from a place of compassion and honour your needs. It then becomes inherit to notice what is and what isn't in alignment with you, the true you. (Cue Goddess Kali coming in with her sword IYKYK)

​​

My offerings are here for you if you're ready. The "right time" rarely exists and it takes courage to pause and journey inward but I feel there is a reason you're reading these words and maybe you do too. I'd love to support you move from heaviness and disconnect to being the most empowered, free and grounded woman. You deserve the most amazing life, let's make it happen!

​

With gratitude,

Gem

​

​

 

My training background...

​

Since 2019 I've trained in a range of modalities so that I can bring you this wisdom. Holding a Bachelor in Science, I was interested to learn the modern science behind these ancient practices. I studied my 200 hours of yoga as a lifestyle medicine with the BioMedical Institute of Yoga and Meditation. I went onto study an additional 150+ hours of yoga with Zama Institute, Miriam Van Doorn and the Yoga Therapy Institute in the fields of yin, restorative, menopause yoga, pre/post natal and chakra yoga. Some of my additional training has been in trauma informed practice.

​

Meditation is interwoven throughout all practice and has been a sacred tool I consistently revisit. Throughout my own personal journey I've practiced a variety of meditation but was called to study the kundalini lineage after having some powerful experiences myself. I've undertaken 110 hours of kundalini meditation teacher training with the 13 Moons Womens' Temple which also entailed Womens' circle facilitation, reiki and subtle body healing. I'm currently studying a diploma of counselling to help inform the way I approach each individual client and maintain the highest quality service to those I serve.

​

I am a qualified practitioner in intuitive Balinese massage, Indian head massage, pregnancy massage and postnatal massage. My massage training has been undertaken with the Institute of Intuitive Bodyworks, Pregnancy Massage Australia and Massage Schools of Queensland.

​

I am registered with Yoga Australia and Yoga Alliance International, and, have been registered as a natural therapist with the International Institute of Complementary Therapist. 

​

I have completed GROW coaching training and am currently a student member of the Australian Counselling Association as I am undertaking a diploma of counselling with the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors.

​

​