Getting to know Jacqueline…

Tell us about your current business.  What do you offer, how long you’ve been there, and the size of your business?

I am the founder and heart behind Dragonfly Reiki Healing, a soul-led healing  practice based in beautiful Port Stephens. My offerings include Reiki, Light  Language healing, Crystalline Soul Healing®, intuitive guidance, and energy  work designed to restore, balance, and empower. I’ve been walking this path as  a healer for several years now, and my business has grown organically through  word of mouth and deep spiritual alignment. I currently operate as a solo  practitioner, offering sessions at two nurturing locations: 

Holding Space for Healing, 2/9 Stockton Street, Nelson Bay 
The Natural Approach, 6 Kingfisher Avenue, Salamander Bay

Both spaces provide the perfect energy for clients to feel safe, supported, and  deeply held. 

On a good day what do you love most about being in business?

What I love most is witnessing transformation. When a client walks in carrying  emotional heaviness and walks out lighter, brighter, and more connected to  themselves—that’s everything to me. Being able to facilitate healing, hold  sacred space, and watch people reclaim their power fills my heart with purpose. 

What has been the biggest hurdle you have had to overcome as a woman in business?

The biggest hurdle has been believing in my own worth. After leaving behind  abusive relationships and rebuilding from scratch, stepping into my healing  gifts with confidence took time. As women, we’re often taught to give freely,  but learning to receive—to value my work, time, and energy—was a powerful  lesson I had to grow through. 

In terms of you and your business, what are you most proud of?

I’m most proud of the courage it took to start again from nothing. I left  everything behind—home, relationship, comfort—and chose a new beginning  led by trust and soul calling. Dragonfly Reiki Healing was born from that rebirth,  and every time someone finds peace or clarity through my work, I’m reminded  why I kept going. 

What strategies do you use to try and keep a work/life balance? 

Nature is my medicine. I consciously carve out time to ground—barefoot walks,  saltwater swims, and sitting quietly under trees. I also set energetic boundaries,  ensuring I don’t overextend myself. My healing rituals and meditation keep me  aligned and recharged, especially when life feels full. 

What do you love about being a business woman in Port Stephens?

Port Stephens holds such a nurturing energy. The natural beauty, the  supportive community, and the pace of life here allow my business to flourish in  a heart-centered way. There’s a sense of connection among women in business  that is both empowering and encouraging. 

What do you enjoy doing when you don’t have your business hat on?

Spending time with my two beautiful sons and my granddaughters brings me  the deepest joy. I also love socialising with like-minded friends, attending  spiritual workshops, meditating, playing golf from time to time, and simply  allowing myself to just be. 

If you could give one piece of advice to a woman heading into the business world, what would it be?

Trust your intuition. You don’t need to follow the crowd or do things the  ‘traditional’ way. Your authenticity is your greatest asset. Stay true to your  values, hold your boundaries with love, and remember—you are enough, exactly  as you are.

 

Why did you choose to become a member of PSWIB?

I joined Port Stephens Women in Business to connect with like-minded women,  feel supported in my business journey, and offer my own support in return.  There’s something special about women coming together, lifting each other,  and celebrating each other’s growth.