Holistic Practitioner serving Ballina to Byron Bay
For women 40+ wanting to better understand their changing body, energy, digestion & nervous system through nutrition & functional wellness.
Nourish
Browse through topics here, when energy, weight, hormones, or cravings feel beyond your control, or when you simply know that what you are eating is no longer working - and leave with the knowledge, the nourishment strategies, and the confidence to support your body in the way it deserves.
Move
A curated body of work exploring movement as medicine-strengthening tissues, calming the nervous system, and shaping how you think, feel, and function.
Explore topics on exercise, breath, flexibility, digestion, energy, pooping, fatigue, and fitness.
Think
A compendium that illuminates the patterns, beliefs, and thoughts that are quietly running your current life.
Browse through topics here when you are stuck in cycles you cannot seem to break, or when you simply know that the way you are thinking is no longer serving you.
Align
Dharma wisdom that acts as a personal compass - Align body, behaviour, and rhythms to live with clarity, resilience, and deep biological and personal coherence.
The Practitioner Behind EXPANSION
Leanna is a holistic wellness practitioner based at Shelly Beach, NSW. Scientist by training, and a guide by experience. She founded EXPANSION on a single conviction: that the path to wellbeing is not found in restriction or relentless optimisation — it is found in learning to listen and understand yourself, in all areas of life.
Leanna brings multiple disciplines into a deeply personalised approach — one shaped entirely around you, your biology, your history, and where you are right now. Trained across functional wellness, medical nutrition, nervous system education, mineral therapy, personal training, breathwork, and yoga, she brings both rigour and genuine curiosity to every client she works with.
Her foundational belief — drawn from both research and her own healing journey — is that the body cannot repair itself in a constant state of stress. Before supplements, protocols, or programmes, the work begins with safety: helping the nervous system shift from survival mode into a state where real, lasting change becomes possible.
EXPANSION is open to every human ready to be met where they are.
Scope of Practices
Holistic Wellness Programs for Hormone Health & Lifestyle Support
Investigate Package
Investigate fatigue, digestion, or weight concerns - five focused sessions to share your story, gain clarity, and targeted direction.
The Gut/Adrenal Optimiser
Optimise gut, minerals, and adrenals - advanced testing uncovering root causes of fatigue, bloating, brain fog, and stubborn weight.
Holistic Decoding Design
Decode your full biology—genetics, gut, hormones, minerals, metabolism, adrenals, and stress patterns, into a precise, personalised life design.
The Clarity Call
Free 15-Minute Call.
What if understanding your patterns—not just your symptoms—becomes the turning point?
In this brief conversation, we explore the underlying attitudes and assumptions influencing how you eat, move, rest, and respond to stress. It’s a space to share where you’ve been, what feels unresolved, and what direction may serve you next.
A steady, no-pressure way to decide whether working together feels aligned.
Held Thursday afternoons. Reach out anytime with questions.
“I’ve tried everything—naturopaths, acupuncture, restrictive diets. Nothing truly shifted until I worked with Leanna. Her depth of knowledge and gentle approach made me feel safe, heard, and finally understood. I have more energy, clarity, and peace than I’ve felt in years.”
— Becky - 45
Real Women, Real Stories:
“I used to push through intense workouts thinking that more effort = better results. Leanna showed me how to work with my body—not against it. I’m lifting smarter, resting more, and my moods and sleep have totally changed.”
— Karen M - 44 - Nurse & Night Shifter
“After just one session with Leanna, I finally understood what my body had been trying to tell me for years. I’ve stopped guessing, started sleeping better, and for the first time in ages—my energy actually lasts all day.”
— Natalie - 47 - Executive, Mum of Two
“I thought exhaustion was normal. After working with Leanna, I realised my workouts were draining me, not supporting me. She completely reframed movement as medicine, and I feel stronger, leaner, and more energised than I did in my 30s.”
— Rachel D - 55 - Project Manager
“I thought I needed more willpower. What I really needed was Leanna’s mindset shift. I stopped obsessing over food, and started eating in a way that makes me feel nourished—not restricted.”
— Alice T - 39 - Teacher
“I don’t have hours to spend in the gym. Leanna taught me how to get results with short, targeted sessions that sync with my cycle. It’s the first time I’ve seen consistent results without burnout or guilt.”
— Melissa G - 38 - Solo Parent & Entrepreneur
“I’d tried all the diets, cut all the things, and still couldn’t get rid of the bloat. Leanna connected the dots I didn’t even know were there. I’ve never felt this light, calm, and grounded in my own body.”
— Simone L - 52 - Business Owner
“I had no idea how much I was holding in—physically and emotionally. Leanna’s breathwork sessions are unlike anything I’ve tried. I felt lighter, clearer, and more grounded in my body after just one class.”
— Janine P - 50 - Artist & Educator