Hi! I’m Mikaela, a degree trained naturopath & nutritionist, and bodyworker specialising in supporting women & families in key transitional life stages.  My aim is to help create the village of care for your individual needs.  I offer confinement techniques for a variety of home visit packages including those who have experienced pregnancy loss.

Perfect for –

* new mums who would benefit from visits that gently support the healing process post birth

* those wishing to receive traditional post partum treatments &/or massage

* any woman from 1 day to 1 year after birthing that needs nurturing & care

* mums who are struggling emotionally or physically with their parenthood journey

* those who have birthed naturally or via C section (various tailored treatments available)

* women who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss

Using science & traditional wisdom combined, and over 17 years of clinical experience, I provide a gentle caring presence in your home, and can offer from a range of services – 

* Naturopathy consult and advice for recovery, healing & lactation support

* Nutrition support, recipe ideas, supplement reviews

* Herbal body treatments – relaxing belly wraps for birth recovery, body swaddling, yoni steams, herbal baths/foot soaks, moxa

* BodyTalk/Reiki treatment (helpful for new mum anxiety, settling & birth trauma release, pregnancy loss)

* Massage techniques for recovery & relaxation – including C section scar work

* Blood test reviews/referrals to ensure wellness, healing and optimum mental health

* Closing of the bones ceremony (rite of passage)

Packages available – individually tailored to your needs, & timed to suit you over weeks or months

Foundations is a family-focused clinical psychology practice where we can support you through every stage of your parenting journey.

We know that mental health vulnerabilities increase during the perinatal period, for both mums and non-birthing parents, and we are committed to providing evidence-based clinical care with genuine care, inclusivity and warmth.

Our clinical psychologists are available in-person in Brisbane and via telehealth nationwide. We look forward to supporting you.

Becoming a mother is one of life’s most profound transformations, yet it can also bring unexpected losses and grief that few people talk about openly. If you’re navigating the complex emotions of early motherhood, whether it’s grieving your pre-baby life, processing a difficult birth experience, or working through perinatal loss, Ali understands, and she’s here to support you.

Ali is a Registered Counsellor and Accredited Supervisor who has dedicated over a decade to helping people of all ages work through grief, loss, and life’s most challenging transitions. Her extensive experience spans oncology, palliative care, perinatal support, family changes, and supporting those affected by sudden and traumatic losses. What makes Ali particularly valuable for new mothers is her deep understanding that grief isn’t just about death—it encompasses all the losses we experience as we move through life’s changes.

With a Bachelor of Health Science (Psychology) from the University of Sydney and a Master of Counselling from the University of Queensland, Ali brings both professional expertise and genuine warmth to her practice. As a Level 4 registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and an Accredited Supervisor under the Rise Up Model, she’s committed to the highest standards of care.

Ali specialises in helping clients recognise and honour all types of loss, from perinatal loss and fertility challenges to the grief that can come with chronic health issues, relationship changes, or simply mourning the person you were before becoming a mother. She believes our culture struggles with grief, and she’s passionate about changing that narrative, especially for women navigating motherhood. Using evidence based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Neuropsychotherapy, Ali creates a safe, client-centred space that honours your strengths while acknowledging your pain. Her trauma-informed approach recognises that your experiences are valid and that healing happens at your own pace.

Whether you’re processing birth trauma, struggling with the identity shift of new motherhood, or grieving any of the many losses that can accompany this life stage, Ali offers the understanding, expertise, and compassionate support you deserve during this pivotal time in your life.