Meet Our Team

I'm Sarah and I’m the owner of The Wellbeing Cottage. I relocated to Toowoomba in 2009, after living in Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and Roma. I decided to open this business almost 7 years ago as I’ve always had a passion for helping people. I had worked extensively in Corporate Management, but after having my children I felt inspired to create a sanctuary for people needing support with their mental, physical and spiritual health & wellness.  I wanted to create a space that offered a holistic approach to health & wellness, and so my business baby was born into this world. Originally called Tranquil Minds Holistic Therapies, the business has grown and evolved and I rebranded to The Wellbeing Cottage in 2020, as I moved from a one-woman show, to a team of talented holistic health and wellness therapists.

For those that know me I am a perpetual student and forever learning more to better assist my clients. I have completed a Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Diploma in Counselling,  Certificate in Hypnotherapy, Practitioner Certificate & Master Practitioner Certification in Hypnotherapy, Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Time Line Therapy, Reiki levels I, II and Masters, Certificate and Diploma in Therapeutic Massage, Certificate in Pregnancy Massage, Certificate in Ho’oponopono, plus other short courses in Counselling, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing & Crystal Healing.

I am a solo mother of two gorgeous girls that are my absolute world.  I absolutely love being out in nature, and going on adventures, and recharge my batteries when I’m at the beach or in a forest so will flock to these whenever I get the chance! I enjoy spending time in the spa with my girls and a good cheese platter, visiting cafes and restaurants, I enjoy meditation and practice daily along with my mindfulness practice, I enjoy bushwalking, and weight lifting, and enjoy watching football.

I hope to see you soon at The Wellbeing Cottage so we can help you recharge too, or assist you to make some amazing changes in your life!

Much Love, Sarah

Annette commenced her career in natural health in 1990 whilst living on the NSW Central Coast. Following completion of her studies in Swedish and Remedial Massage, she had the honour of being instructed in Bowen Therapeutic Technique by the late Tom Bowen’s own assistant, Oswald Rentsch and his wife Elaine, making her one of the first Bowen therapists trained in the world. She found herself to be a natural healer, easily recognizing and working with imbalances in the body, which led to her studying polarity therapy and Reiki.

At the Ettalong Beach Gym, Annette came into contact with Kevin Owen, a very experienced sports massage therapist who encouraged her to join him as part of the sport’s medicine team for the Terrigal-Wamberal Sharks RLFC, and Pat Randall’s Tuggerah Sports World. After this, she opened her own clinic, Central Coast Natural Therapy Centre, where she continued working with local road cyclists, triathletes, swimmers and surfers. In 1995, she and her husband opened a new age shop attached to the clinic, and expanded the clinic to include a naturopath, a herbalist, a hypnotherapist and two additional massage therapists. The more she worked, the more she realised that for most of her clients, body aches and pains were just one of many symptoms of health imbalance they were experiencing, and so she decided to further her studies in health by studying Naturopathy at Nature Care College. Her areas of study included Naturopathic Nutrition, Herbal medicine, Flower Essences, Yoga and Meditation, Iridology and Homoeopathy. However, due to an imminent move to SW Queensland, Annette had to cut her studies short, and was granted a Diploma of Nutrition from the college. During this time, she also completed a Bachelor of Health Science through the University of New England.

Following her move to Queensland in 2004, Annette ran her own part-time clinic initially in Jandowae, then Dalby, before finally settling in the Highfields area.

She is really looking forward to being able to use her unique knowledge-base, experience and skills to improve the lives of others, as she works alongside Sarah and the other therapists at The Wellbeing Cottage.

Annette and her husband, Norm, are devoted to their large family, and love big family gatherings for special occasions. In her time away from clinic, Annette’s hobbies include making her own aromatherapy skincare products, growing organic herbs and vegetables, various handicrafts, and cooking. Her current favourite craft is mosaic with glass tiles, and favourite exercise is swimming. She and her husband also have a love of gardening, home decorating and improvement, and can often be found in the aisles of the local hardware stores and garden centres, especially the ones with cafes!

Kirsten is a light worker, psychic medium Reiki Masater and intuitive healer who spends every day wanting to help people. A 3/5 Manifesting Generator in Human Design led by a Sacral Authority.

She is a wife and mother, who has dedicated 18 years to prioritising her 6 children, some of whom are ASD, and is now able to follow her guided directive from Spirit to hold space for others to receive for their highest good. As a mum of many diverse little people, Kirsten has experience with babies, children and teenagers and their energy.

If we look back, Kirsten grew up immersed in holistic and complementary therapies and was taught over the years through observation by our very own, Annette Purcival, her mother. At just 8 years old, Kirsten was taught the principles of reiki and energy healing when her 9 week old kitten, Sooty, was injured. Sooty received reiki daily and lived a long life after his recovery.

In 2023 after years of personal development, self-reflection, private education and a thirst for understanding the metaphysical and the veil between the realms, Kirsten decided to formalise her knowledge of Reiki and received certification in Traditional Usui Reiki Level 1, 2 &  Master. Kirsten is currently undertaking her Cert IV in Personal Training and has completed her Level 2 Accreditation in Sound Therapy, Certificate in Lomi Lomi (Hawaiian) Massage, and Access Bars Practitioner training.

“My goal is for every client to come in and fall into completely immersive relaxation. Allowing for the reiki energy to penetrate into the deepest parts of their body and heal where it’s needed. Leaving the cottage feeling lighter and with greater awareness and peace.”

Annabelle Bianchi is a passionate and talented young beautician, eager to embrace her journey at The Wellbeing Cottage. From an early age, she found joy in helping others feel confident and radiant. One of the youngest in her class, Annabelle’s natural talent and dedication stood out, and now, as a fully qualified beauty therapist, she is excited to bring her skills to her clients.

When she’s not at work, Annabelle enjoys quiet moments with her family and friends, sharing movie nights or simply relaxing at home with her cats. She also has a sweet spot for late-night baking, especially crafting the perfect mug cake. Her love for beauty, combined with her enthusiasm for nurturing others, makes her a valuable part of The Wellbeing Cottage team.