It's a story many of us can relate to: life takes you on a path that feels practical, stable, even successful on paper. 

Growing up, Ellie was captivated by her father's work as an osteopath, watching him help others heal illnesses and thrive while living life on his own terms. It planted a seed of inspiration, yet as often happens, practicality won out. Ellie stepped into the corporate world, trained as an accountant, her dreams quietly shelved and her wild spirit fading into the background. 

But the whisper of an alternative never faded. In 2021, she enrolled in an online course in integrative nutrition health coaching. What started as a tentative step became a transformative journey, a return to herself.  Even as she continued her corporate job, she found herself transformed, her work guided by a simple but profound truth: health is not about quick fixes or trends, but about realigning with the natural rhythms and nourishment our bodies crave.

In 2023, Ellie’s world shifted again. Her father was diagnosed with Stage 3 bowel cancer. Suddenly, all the knowledge she had gathered, all the resources she had discovered, were put into practice in the most personal way imaginable. As her father’s primary carer, she drew on every ounce of what she knew about nourishment, detoxification, and healing. It was a journey that tested her resolve but also deepened her belief in the body’s incredible ability to heal when supported with care and intention.

Her father’s recovery was nothing short of remarkable. By early 2024, he had undergone a successful surgery, and just a year after the removal of a 10cm tumor, he was training for a trail-running half marathon. Ellie describes the experience not just as a triumph for her father, but as a defining moment for her, proof of the power of aligning our actions with the body’s innate wisdom.

That same year, Ellie left behind the corporate world for good. She launched her own online business, blending her passion for health with a mission to help others live life on their own terms.

She also founded Live Well Tallow, a small but deeply meaningful project creating handmade, low-toxic skincare. The ingredients couldn’t be more nourishingly formulated: grass-fed tallow from regenerative farms, organic extra virgin olive oil, 100% pure organic beeswax, and organic jojoba oil.

Self-care for Ellie is about weaving joy into everyday meals. “I LOVED using Organised in my summer smoothies, but now that it’s winter, I’ll mix it into a hot cacao or my banana pancakes—it’s delicious and so satisfying!” she shares.

Ingredients

• 1-2 bananas (depending on how hungry you are) 
• 4 eggs 
• 10-15g Organised
• 1tbsp chia seeds 
• Desiccated coconut
• Toppings of choice

Method

1. Mash banana
2. Mix all ingredients together
3. Cook on low in a stainless steel pan!
4. Top with homemade chia jam, nut butter of choice (She loves macadamia nut butter from Well Easy) and desiccated coconut.

With her renewed purpose, Ellie approaches life with joy and gratitude. “Life is such an incredible gift, and every day is a total blessing,” she reflects. “I’ve realised how easy it is to lose yourself in a life that doesn’t feel fulfilling, but it’s also possible to reconnect with who you truly are and create something amazing.”

Her warmth, resilience, and commitment to creating a meaningful life have naturally created a community of women who share her values, uniting over a shared desire to live intentionally and embrace the beauty of everyday moments.

Check out Ellie's Instagram here

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