How It All Began
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Elysium Wellbeing grew out of a very challenging time in Kathryn's life. In 2014 her husband died very suddenly and she was left to rebuild her life after 43 years of marriage. She started dealing with the challenge in her life as she had always done, by banging pots about in her kitchen.
This challenge was different. This time she needed an income and a way to fill the long hours of the day. She started small by making jams to sell at fairs and shows which helped her rebuild her fragile situation. The following year, Kathryn produced jams, chutneys and soaps. After early success, she revisited her passion for making natural soaps and aromatherapy skincare products. |
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Going to shows and fairs and seeing others appreciate and love her products helped Kathryn heal and move on. Many started to ask if she taught others how to make her products. An opportunity arose to start reconnecting with people again and continue healing. Kathryn decided to start offering workshops to share skills and knowledge she'd gained over 40 years of crafting.
Along the journey Kathryn met with many other woman who have suffered challenges that changed their lives and was able to help them by sharing her experiences. 2020 gave her time to re-evaluate and plan her future and so Elysium Wellbeing Centre has been born.
Along the journey Kathryn met with many other woman who have suffered challenges that changed their lives and was able to help them by sharing her experiences. 2020 gave her time to re-evaluate and plan her future and so Elysium Wellbeing Centre has been born.
A Little Bit More About Kathryn
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Kathryn was born in a large town in Lancashire, England. Due to her father's work she was lucky to grow up in different parts of Southern Africa. From an early age Kathryn's mother taught her how to sew, knit and cook which she's always enjoyed. Her father taught her that if you can read, you can do anything.
Growing up in the bush fostered an interest in natural healing which only grew over the years to come. Kathryn began studying herbs and medicinal plants in more detail. She enjoyed growing and using herbs in cooking and making healing potions. |
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On her 40th birthday, fed up with working she took a tea break and read the paper. In the paper Kathryn saw an advert for an Aromatherapy course. So it was then that she found Aromatherapy; a dramatic life-changing experience. Part of the course was making skin care products, which included making natural soap.
Five years later she studied Reiki and enjoys giving treatments and teaching others. Kathryn then took her love of crystals to a new level and studied Crystal Healing which adds much to both Aromatherapy and Reiki.
Over the last 25 years Kathryn has gained much experience and met many very special people who have helped each other along the way.
"Most of all I have had so much fun and will never give up my Hocus-pocus, Fun and Laughter." - Kathryn
Five years later she studied Reiki and enjoys giving treatments and teaching others. Kathryn then took her love of crystals to a new level and studied Crystal Healing which adds much to both Aromatherapy and Reiki.
Over the last 25 years Kathryn has gained much experience and met many very special people who have helped each other along the way.
"Most of all I have had so much fun and will never give up my Hocus-pocus, Fun and Laughter." - Kathryn