How Aureum came to be
Remember what it's like to feel 'great'
I’ve always been passionate about health, but like many of us, life got in the way. Long hours, stress, and that creeping fatigue made me feel like I was just getting by, not thriving. I tried the usual—diets, gym memberships, supplements—and doctors - so many doctors and so many tests. But nothing stuck because they didn’t address what was really going on underneath.
I was not prepared to accept the answer 'it's a normal part of being a woman' or 'it's just part of aging'. I had gone from running half-marathon's and training daily to barely making it down the hallway without needing to stop for a rest. I was too young to be that old. I decided to more of my own searching, understanding the physiological mechanisms that might have been going on and finding a different solution.
That solution presented itself when I discovered integrative therapies like hyperbaric oxygen therapy. There was one such chamber in Canberra and I decided that I was going to give it a red hot go to return to health. I underwent intensive treatments over the course of several months, 60 sessions in 90 days.
The difference to my health was night and day. Within a couple of weeks I noticed more energy in the morning. After a month I was able to go a whole two weeks at work without needing a day off. I had more energy, slept better, had less inflammation, and a real sense of vitality.
This wasn’t a quick fix; it was concerted effort to support my body at a cellular level. This therapy changed my life.
The funny thing is, that the more I spoke to people the more I realised I was not alone with my health struggles. That's how Aureum was born.
I founded Aureum Wellness (Latin for "golden") to share this with others in Canberra—especially busy people over 40 who deserve to feel their best without overwhelming routines or sky-high costs. By operating from a private home studio, I keep things affordable and personal—no big clinic overheads, just effective, evidence-based care in a calm and relaxed space.
If you’re tired of feeling tired, or ready to optimise your performance and recovery, I’d love to help. Let’s chat about your story.
Best
Alexandra
