Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls;
the most massive characters are seared with scars. – Khalil Gibran

Mend Well is a space created for those navigating their own complex paths of recovery,

whether physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, energetic, or all of the above. Here, every scar is honored,

every pattern gently explored, and every being—human or animal—is supported with care,

compassion, and a deep understanding of what it means to mend from the inside out.

About

The Heart Behind Mend Well

Mend Well was born from my own lived experience—navigating numerous head injuries, illness, misdiagnoses, trauma, abuse and the overwhelming sense of isolation that comes with trying to find answers in a system that too often overlooks the whole person.

As a single mother, with numerous injuries, recovering from cancer and complex traumas from my life, I became painfully aware of the gaps in the health and wellness systems—spaces where real care was missing, and people were left without tools, support, or understanding.

In those moments, I didn’t just want to heal—I wanted to create the kind of care I couldn’t find.

That led to the creation of Knock Knock- Progressing with Injuries, a virtual space for connection and compassion, built for others walking similar paths. What began as a digital sanctuary for the unseen and unheard slowly expanded—growing into a broader framework of integrative support for people and their companion animals through The Holistic Rehab & Mend Well.

This is more than work for me. It’s a calling, a lived commitment to walking beside you and your companions through challenge and change. Thank you for being part of this journey.

About Amy

I bring a multidisciplinary, heart-centered approach to my work—helping individuals and animals restore function, process trauma, and reconnect with their innate capacity for renewal. I am deeply committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive space that supports all ages, stages, and life transitions. My own recovery story has informed the specialized care I offer.

My expertise is founded on a unique blend of clinical science and a deep, lifelong dedication to holistic restoration and well-being. My extensive training spans structural integration, natural health practices, spiritual mentoring, advanced energetic therapies, and advanced neurological repatterning.

I integrate a deep understanding of physical rehabilitation with a whole-system approach to restoration, working across structural, neurological, emotional, behavioural, and environmental layers. My work supports the optimisation of brain–body communication, functional movement, and regulation, while also addressing the wider influences that shape wellbeing, including lifestyle, environment, and where appropriate, natural formulations and supportive care. This integrative approach allows for a responsive and personalised pathway toward balance, function, and long-term restoration for both individuals and their companion animals.

Professional Qualifications & Journey

My professional path in holistic health began in 1997, driven by a passion to understand and facilitate the body's innate capacity to remember its blueprint for health. This path has been a rich 29-year exploration of diverse modalities, culminating in the achievement of a formal bachelor-level equivalent in 2021.

NOTE- Qualifications are applied across individuals and companion animals where appropriate, reflecting an integrated, whole-system approach to care.

Bachelor of Health Science (Complementary & Alternative Medicine) - Equivalent Assessment Completed 2021 | Formally Assessed by Don Bryant Hargis, Ph.D., D.S.Th.

Neurological & Brain-Based Modalities

Brain and Body Synergy based on Neurolink / NIS (Individuals & Companion Animals)

Neuro-Linguistic Coaching (NLP), Time Line Therapy & Ericksonian Hypnotherapy

Certificate in Bioenergetic Synchronization Technique (BEST) – Morter Health System

Structural & Physical Bodywork

Registered Practitioner: Contact CARE – Flinchlock Release (Individuals & Companion Animals)

Foundational Bowen Technique – Fascial Release Method (Individuals & Pets)

Bioenergetic & Informational Medicine

Certified Practitioner of NES Health & Bioenergetics (Individuals & Companion Animals)

Registered Bach Flower Practitioner- BFRP (Individuals & Companion Animals)

Classical & Natural Medicine

Diploma in Applied Theology – Spiritual Mentoring, Chaplaincy & End-of-Life Care

1-Year Mentorship in Herbalism & Botanical Formulations (Individuals & Companion Animals)

Certificate in Natural Therapies
Certificate in Pet Nutrition (Dogs, Cats & Smaller Companion Animals)
Certificate in Pet Psychology (Dogs, Cats & Smaller Companion Animals)

Certified Wai Qi Therapist in Shuichuan Qigong (Individuals & Companion Animals)

Reiki Master Teacher- Level III (Individuals & Companion Animals)

Certified Feng Shui Consultant (Environment – Individuals & Companion Animals)

Foundational & Supportive Care

Certificate in Health Science (Occupational Therapy)

Certificate in Community Studies & Group Facilitation

Certified Caregiver – Children, Seniors & Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Current Studies

My commitment to holistic and restorative care is ongoing as I complete a Diploma in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) for identifying and addressing the more micro causes of interference in systems, optimal health and function.

With Gratitude- To My Mentors

This work is not mine alone. I am deeply grateful to the many individuals, traditions, and life experiences that have shaped my path and continue to guide the care I offer through Mend Well and The Holistic Rehab. From formal studies and lineage-based teachings to moments of insight shared by mentors, family, friends, animals, and members of The Well Living Collective Community—the wisdom I've received has left an enduring imprint on this work. To those who have walked before me, beside me, and the ones that are passed and walk within me—thank you.

To Don Bryant Hargis, my mentor and teacher in Applied Theology and Reiki. Thank you for your presence, faith, and for walking with me as I explored the spiritual dimensions of care.

To Rochelle Montgomery, my friend and teacher. whose teachings in Naturopathy and Homeopathy opened the doorway to natural healing and planted early seeds of trust in the body's innate wisdom.

To Willow Rand, thank you for sharing your wisdom in Iridology, Herbalism, and Life. Your insights and clarity continue to guide me in ways both seen and unseen.

To Jonathan Baker, my mentor and dear friend—thank you for generously sharing your knowledge of the Bone Code, for never letting my questions feel too small, and for helping ground my work in the functional integrity that supports my daily practice, ever moving to the deeper layers from being shown to see beyond the mind and into sensing.

To Carol McCracken & Terry Haffern, founders of the Brain & Body Synergy System based on Neurolink (NIS). Thank you for your heart and tireless work in creating this important information for the world.

To Dale Speedy and Kym Summers, founders of Contact CARE Flinchlock Release—your method became the foundational lens through which I understand structural trauma and movement-based resolution, thank you for the wisdom of stillness.

To Thomas Ambrose Bowen, founder of Bowen Therapy, your pioneering hands-on method inspired my understanding of the body’s self-corrective potential.

To Dr. Edward Bach, originator of the Bach Flower Remedies—your legacy in emotional healing through nature continues to echo in the way I support emotional recovery.

To Elisabeth Apel, my teacher of Shuichuan Qigong, thank you for introducing me to the power of breath, movement, and subtle energy work.

To Roger Green, for your guidance through Feng Shui training—your teachings enriched how I view environmental harmony as integral to healing.

And to the community, my family and life time friends—humans and animals alike—who have entrusted me with your care and caring for me too throughout: your trust has been among my greatest teachers. To those who have influenced my path but I can't remember—whether you are named here or not—thank you too!

Finally, to the voice within—my own intuition and the trust it took to follow it—thank you for leading me to the discoveries, insights, and pathways that gave rise to my heart work.

Restorative Care: Our Approach in Action

At The Holistic Rehab, we work through our Mend Well system to provide comprehensive care for individuals and their animal companions. Our approach blends specialized methods of care, personalized support, and carefully crafted formulas to foster wellness and resilience naturally. To ensure each client receives the best possible care, we also network with highly skilled practitioners across complementary fields, creating a truly holistic support system. Through Mend Well, we’re committed to enhancing well-being, guiding our clients toward balance, vitality, and a sense of ease by working with the below outline of care:

Restoring Structural Integrity
Releasing sensory-motor feedback loops
Re-establishing physical alignment and mobility
Encouraging functional balance between fascia, joints, and posture, while supporting neural pathways that reinforce new, healthier movement patterns

Enhancing Function
Supporting systemic resilience
Addressing entrenched neuromuscular and brain processing patterns
Re-patterning neural circuits that have been shaped by trauma, injury, or habitual movement, fostering optimal brain-body coordination for long-term health and performance

Optimizing Bioenergetic Health
Resetting vibrational patterns and energetic coherence
Using frequency-based remedies and energy work to restore flow
Supporting the body’s natural blueprint for vitality

Regulating Mental & Emotional Patterns
Clearing trauma and subconscious imprints
Releasing limiting beliefs and outdated mental narratives
Supporting emotional resolution with essences, somatic work, and coaching

Realigning with the Soul’s Blueprint
Reconnecting with inner truth, purpose, and potential
Dissolving distortions that mask clarity or direction
Creating space for intuitive alignment and soul-level expression

Reconnecting to Inner Vitality (Spirit)
Honoring the energetic essence that fuels life force
Supporting subtle alignment with your original blueprint
Nurturing the spark of vitality through gentle energetic practices

Reducing Toxic Impact & Supporting Environmental Harmony
Addressing chemical, emotional, and relational toxicity
Clearing physical and energetic environments
Encouraging restorative practices in home, community, and nature-based settings

Integration: Whole-System Synergy
All layers are interconnected. At Mend Well, we don’t separate the mind from the body or the spirit from the environment—we support the full system. Our method fosters deep restoration by aligning structure, function, energy, emotion, and essence.

Start Your Mend Well Journey

Care is personalised, responsive, and guided by what is most relevant for you or your companion animal in the moment—supporting restoration across structure, function, regulation, and overall wellbeing.

Whether you’re navigating injury, change, or simply seeking greater ease and balance, we’re here to support you through each stage with an integrative, whole-system approach.

Every step toward mending matters. We’re grateful to support yours.

Warmly,
The Mend Well Team

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Our Mission

Pioneering a new path to restorative care for individuals and their animal companions through innovative holistic approaches aimed at alleviating discomfort, supporting recovery from injuries and trauma, and addressing environmental exposures and stressors, with a focus on fostering balance and well-being.