Bonnie has been part of the Rest & Restore team since 2024, bringing together her background in naturopathy with a genuine love of helping people feel comfortable, cared for and at ease. She helps coordinate the many moving parts behind the scenes, doing the thinking and preparation before guests arrive so they can settle in, switch off and focus on themselves.

She knows everyone arrives at the retreat in a different place. The part of her role she loves most is getting to know guests, understanding their story, and helping them find what they need from their time away.

Bonnie holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy and has a particular interest in women's health, stress and mental wellbeing. She enjoys sharing practical, accessible information through her guest workshops and wellness immersions, and is passionate about helping people better understand their own body. She believes that learning about your health and listening to what your body needs is incredibly empowering, and that wellbeing doesn't need to feel complicated or overwhelming.

Her understanding of rest and restoration has developed through her own experiences, including navigating the challenges of motherhood and learning what it means to care for herself while caring for others. She knows what it feels like to be running on empty, to keep pushing when you probably shouldn't, and to realise that looking after yourself sometimes needs to become a priority rather than something that gets fitted in around everything else. She's learned that it isn't about doing everything perfectly, but about noticing what you need, giving yourself permission to slow down, and making a little more room for the things that help you feel like yourself again.

Bonnie lives in the Yarra Valley with her family. Before finding her way into naturopathy, she spent several years working as a florist, and still loves flowers and anything creative. She's a big reader and gets together with her book club for a good chat and a little escape from reality. She loves spending time with her family and making the most of the beautiful part of the world she calls home.

She's also a big believer in noticing the small things that make life feel good. Every morning, her kitchen sun-catcher throws little rainbows across the room, and she always makes sure to notice them.