About Jo

As far back as I can remember I’ve always held questions about why we are the way we are.Why do so many of us habitually make choices that seem to bring us pain & suffering?And what is the path towards a meaningful, engaged and fulfilled life?I have always held a deep love of life but alongside that came with its opposite, experiencing periods of anxiety, depression and insomnia. This was ultimately the driving force behind my quest for healing and wholeness.Throughout my life I’ve tried pretty much everything that’s available. if there’s a healing practice you’ve heard of there’s a pretty good chance that I’ve tried it! While I’ve always kept up a mindfulness and meditation practice, I spent so much time chasing healing modalities that were external. Meditation seemed too basic and too simple to offer anything long-lasting.What’s been fascinating is that after so much time chasing external treatments and modalities, I came back to where I first started - sitting still, getting quiet and bringing my attention to the breath & body. This decision to commit more deeply to the path of mediation has been transformative as a foundational practice. It turns out, the key to it all was self-awareness, and the way to that is through the path of mindfulness and meditation.I hold a 25 year meditation practice, having completed teaching courses from MBSR, TM, Vipassana, 300 hour yoga training, and more recently having completed the Mindfulness Mediation Certification Program with Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield through Berkley University in CA.I currently teach beginners courses and group meditation practises on the Mornington Peninsula. What I offer are down to earth and practical ways to bring mindfulness into you daily life. You might be looking to reduce stress and anxiety, need a supportive practice to improve emotional health, have a desire to increase self awareness or looking for better mental focus.A lot of people I have spoken to have been put off by meditation because they think it’s too hard, too serious, too strict or too spiritual.My aim is to create a space where everyone is welcome and hold a space that feels warm, down to earth and practical.A place that can support connection and all parts of the human experience (including humour!) are welcome.

workshops

Tuesday Evening Mindfulness

Join our Tuesday night mindfulness sessions, open to everyone — from complete beginners to experienced meditators. Each session includes a short talk, a guided meditation, and time for shared reflection in a supportive space. All are welcome.Sessions begin October 28th
Ongoing until Christmas
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Mount Martha Community House
$15 per session
For bookings, contact Jo on:
0401 922 541or fill in the contact form.

One on One Mindfulness Mentoring

For those wanting to deepen their mindfulness practice, I offer one-on-one sessions where we explore your experience together. These sessions are a space to look more closely at your practice, understand any challenges or blocks that arise, and discover ways to bring mindfulness more fully into everyday life.

Six Week Beginners Mindfulness Course

This 6 week course is for anyone new to mindfulness or wishing to refresh and deepen their practice. Together we explore the Four Foundations of Mindfulness and learn practical ways to meet the challenges of daily life with greater awareness through the exploration of simple, practical tools for living with more presence and ease.
The Six Week Course will begin again in 2026.

Contact me for general enquiries and workshop bookings.