About Surya

When I left the family home as a teenager, I repeated the pattern of a violent relationship because that’s all I’d known. Familial patterns of abuse had become so entrenched, that this became the choice I made.

Life was tough. Looking back I marvel that I even stayed alive in the circumstances. However, I did survive, stumbling and struggling for years with little zest for life. The journey was harsh, with challenges insurmountable. Often, I didn’t want to live at all.

A serious health crisis, resulting from a life-threatening, botched medical procedure in my early twenties, was the catalyst for me to begin the process of healing.

By the age of 24, I had endured five gynaecological operations with the last one resulting in a radical hysterectomy. The outcome of that has had a lasting impact on my life. A part of me knew I had to turn my life around; but how does a traumatised young woman, whose major skill was mere survival in a brutal world, begin to find a way through her confusing and cruel maze of life?

I consulted with my local doctor who also practised hypnotherapy. He quickly and compassionately referred me to a psychiatrist and informed me that my mental health was way beyond his skills to help me.

The psychiatrist and I sat in uncomfortable silence, three times a week, for a couple of weeks until I stopped attending the sessions. There was no point going home feeling far worse than when I arrived! A report from her arrived a month later, informing me I was a complete failure and that I would never amount to ANYTHING. I didn’t recognise it at the time, but that was a gift.

Given all the operations, all the medications, legal drugs and the emotional and physical turmoil in which I still lived, my body, mind and spirit were in grave need of serious attention.

A chance encounter with world-renowned, holistic health guru, Dorothy Hall, was the turning point in my life. Studying with her set me on a path to becoming the healer that I am. I still give thanks to Dorothy Hall for her knowledge and inspiration.

A journey of healing often entails the adage ‘worse before better’ and that was absolutely true for me. At times I was daunted and frightened because as I confronted my early life, more and more issues were revealed.

Re-aligning my physical body and dealing with all the trauma held in the cells of my body, took a considerable investment of time, resolve and resources.

Learning to understand my emotional patterns and narratives required a whole new approach. I spent many hours in therapeutic discovery; reactions of sadness, betrayal, rage, abuse, grief and so much more were examined.

The journey took years of consultation with skilled and brilliant healers and therapists. I forewent any chance of holidays to fund my healing and recovery. Slowly, I created a brand new life, and as my studies progressed my overall health and happiness improved. I became my own creation.

However, all was not well. In my early thirties, I was given a devastating diagnosis, my second health scare. I could either have accepted the diagnosis or sought a solution and I chose to fight for my life. Thankfully, I was far more aware the second time around due to my newfound wholistic health approach.

Determination kicked into triumphing over that frightening diagnosis. I discovered my internal depths of discipline, focus and intention to do all that I could do to take control of my health. I celebrate that achievement every day!

Way back, before the time of my first health scare, before any of my abuse and trauma had been processed, I had found myself saying that there “had to be more to life than the hell” I was enduring. After an epiphany, I resolved to spend the rest of my life dedicated to Social Justice and the Empowerment of Women. That resolve was and still is, my raison d’etre.

Through the years I studied with and was mentored by some of the greatest teachers of our time. I honour each of those guides, mentors and coaches for all they shared and imparted during my search for a meaningful life. In truth, I’ve never stopped learning and incorporating higher awareness and consciousness into the work I offer and the way in which I live.

My Wisdom has grown out of the mire into a lotus flower which blooms in beautiful colours.

What a fulfilling journey my life has been. Negativity has been turned into positivity and productivity. My heart has opened and life has become full of joy and adventure.