Healthcare Background

Jo brings over 35 years of experience working in hospitals and the healthcare sector. A registered nurse with both hospital and university training, she is also a certified organisational coach, a university-trained human services counselor, and an interdisciplinary facilitator for hospital and leadership teams.

Currently, Jo is pursuing postgraduate research in wellbeing and team functioning specifically tailored for healthcare professionals.

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TREAT® was developed in response to Jo's experience working in the fast-paced and demanding hospital environment. Recognising the need for a harmonious, safe, and inclusive workplace, Jo set out to create a program that fosters connection and support among colleagues. Through her innovative programs, she helps healthcare staff recharge, so they can return to what they love—delivering exceptional care to their patients. Jo now helps employees and leaders across all sectors recharge, connect, and thrive.

 

Quality

Jo has qualifications, registrations and professional training in Nursing (AHPRA), Leadership Coaching (IECL), Counselling (GradDip Couns), Mental Health First Aid (Certified Instructor), Clinical Evidence Based EFT for trauma, Suicide Training (CALM CARE), Mindfulness training (MBSR and MBCT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Australian Meditation Association (Senior Meditation Teacher) Yoga (Registered Yoga Teacher). She has qualifications both in Australia and internationally with: The Centre for Mindfulness at The University of Massachusetts Medical School; The Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice at Bangor University (UK); Mindful Practice, University of Rochester Medical Centre; The Mindfulness Training Institute Australasia;  Mental health First Aid Australia; and Swinburne University. Jo has trained in mind body therapies that include: Qigong, Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, Iyengar yoga and has participated in mindfulness, meditation and somatic therapy workshops with both senior and international teachers including: Jon Kabat-Zinn, Saki Santorelli, Mark Williams, Dr Ron Epstein, Timothea Goddard, Judith Hanson Lasater, Paul Gilbert, Alan Wallace, Sarah Powers and many more teachers that she gratefully acknowledges for their craft, guidance and knowledge.