About Jess

What does Althaea Soul mean?

althaea — from the Ancient Greek Althaíā (Ἀλθαίᾱ), meaning “the one who heals, the one who takes care.”
soul — the immortal, spiritual essence of a being; the part of you that remembers who you are.

Together, the name reflects the heart of this space: care that honours both the physical and the unseen. 

Where it began

Althaea Soul began through a love of skincare (and pretty crystals).

As a qualified Skin Therapist, I've always been fascinated by skin. Not just the products we put on it, but why it behaves the way it does and how what's happening within our bodies and our lives can show up on the outside.

Over the years, through working with clients and navigating my own experiences, that curiosity started to grow beyond skincare.

I found myself wanting to understand more about nutrition, gut health, stress, sleep, hormones and the nervous system — and the many ways they can influence how we feel.

It eventually led me back to studying, this time in nutrition. I hold a Certificate IV in Nutrition and am continuing my studies through a Bachelor of Health Science.

Some of the biggest lessons I've learnt about health and wellbeing haven't come from studying. They've come from life itself.

From becoming a mother.

From the seasons that leave you questioning what you thought you knew.

And from losing my soul dog, Nahla, and experiencing how profoundly love and grief can shape us.

Losing Nahla also led me to create Kindred Spirits, a 44-card reflection and remembrance deck honouring the extraordinary connection we share with our dogs.

Where Althaea Soul is today

As my own life has evolved, so has Althaea Soul.

What began with crystals and skincare has grown into a space shaped by the things that genuinely matter to me — skin, nutrition and wellbeing, a love of learning, time spent in nature, meaningful rituals, and the people, animals and experiences that shape our lives.

I don't believe there's one product, routine or practice that has all the answers.

But I do believe the small things matter.

Caring for our skin. Nourishing ourselves well. Learning more about our bodies. Creating little rituals that make everyday life feel good. Making space for the things we love. Remembering those we've lost.

For me, Althaea Soul is a place where all of those things can exist together.

I hope you find something here that supports you, teaches you something new, brings you comfort, or simply adds a little something good to your day.

Thank you for being here.