Kristy Rackham_260x300Kristy started working with Polio Australia in August 2014 and her part-time consultancy is funded through donations. Kristy’s experience in integrated health and natural therapies, particularly meditation, spans over 18 years. She now complements her extensive natural health experience with bio-medical knowledge as a Holistic Registered Nurse. Other qualifications include: Certificate IV in Integrated Therapeutic Massage and courses in modalities such as Matrix Reimprinting, EFT, Healing Touch and Reiki energy techniques, music therapy, ear candling, tissue salts and Bach Flowers. Her work experience in holistic health encompasses positions such as meditation facilitator, massage therapist, energy healing, chiropractic assistant and development director of a Melbourne based natural therapy centre to name just a few.

Kristy published her first book titled ‘Head Space-Meditate Your Way to Study Success’ in 2010 to assist students of all ages to improve learning outcomes and reduce their stress levels. Her business evolved from the publishing of the book. With a background in event management, communications, public relations and television production, Kristy possesses a unique blend of expertise and vast knowledge with which to educate and drive mainstream public towards having optimal lifestyle sustainability. She writes, speaks and facilitates workshops and seminars on holistic health and lifestyle sustainability with passion and enthusiasm.

Kristy’s primary directive is to educate and inform clients and the general public on illness prevention, chronic disease management and how to create lifestyle sustainability using a whole-life approach to health care. With close family members diagnosed with chronic illnesses, Kristy has a special interest in holistic lifestyle management of chronic pain including the Late Effects of Polio and Post-Polio Syndrome.


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