OFFICIAL BIO
Alena helps women in transition break free from what’s holding them back—stress, tension, or a life that feels too small—so they can step into greater ease, vitality, and possibility with somatic practices.
She is living proof that it is possible to experience a healthy, soulful, enriching life after adversity with the right support.
Despite a rocky start to adult life she miraculously trained and worked in a diverse range of industries - and left a mark in each one.
From public relations to filmmaking, residential construction to permaculture design she holds qualifications in many disciplines, including education, somatic therapies, and a Black Belt in Hapkido.
After wandering for years - navigating traumas big and small - Alena realised her knack for sensing what people need to reconnect with so they can finally heal what's been holding them back.
Since 2009 Alena has been writing researching, and founding supportive online communities in the tens of thousands. In 2020 she began guiding and supporting women with her multidisciplinary programs, and inspiring many with her podcast, Unboxable.
Alena is driven to foster interdependence in a disconnected world, so women can unearth their hidden talents, and unleash them in the most impactful way.
QUALIFICATIONS + AWARDS
Bachelor of Arts in History, Sydney University
Founder, Soul Mama Blog [2009]
Diploma Building Studies, TAFE NSW
Permaculture Design, Milkwood Permaculture
Graduate Diploma Education, UNSW Sydney
Leadership Award, Excellence Award, UNSW
Founder Mums in Bath community [UK]
Founder, LionLife Program [2020]
Student of the Year, Northern Beaches Hapkido
1st Degree Black Belt, Australian Hapkido Association
Root Cause Therapy, Centre for Healing
DV Alert — Teen Mental Health First Aid
IICT Accredited — International Institute of Complementary Therapists
