I graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 2013 with a degree in Paediatric Nursing, ready to begin my dream job as a Children’s nurse . But everything changed overnight when I came down with a severe inner ear infection. Within weeks, I went from being a healthy, active nurse to completely bedridden.

What followed changed the course of my life.

I was misdiagnosed with a rare condition called superior canal dehiscence, which led to three major surgeries and significant damage to my inner ear. I was left with hearing loss, a ruptured eardrum, and a hole in my skull. In desperation, my brother raised £50,000 to get me to the U.S. for what we hoped would be a final surgery — only to later discover I had been misdiagnosed from the beginning. The surgeries were unnecessary. I had gone through all that trauma… for nothing. And I only got worse.

Over the following year, I developed sepsis twice — a life-threatening infection — and became so unwell I could no longer eat or drink normally. I needed central lines for hydration and was placed on TPN (total parenteral nutrition) to survive. I was told I’d likely need a permanent feeding tube. My body began shutting down, and I spent months in and out of hospital, unable to tolerate most medications or even simple activities. I was completely bedridden, physically broken, and traumatised by everything I’d been through.

Along the way, I was also diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease, gastroparesis, ehler-danlos syndrome, and POTS. I was chasing diagnosis after diagnosis, desperate for a cure — but none of the treatments made a difference. I couldn’t tolerate anything. Every treatment made me worse. In hindsight, these symptoms were my body’s cry for help, not the true root cause.

Despite all the interventions, I kept deteriorating. It wasn’t until years later that I finally uncovered the truth: I was suffering from vestibular migraines — a complex neurological condition that had been missed all along. I had been treating the wrong condition, and inadvertently making everything worse.

Because vestibular migraine disrupts the nervous system so profoundly, nothing else could truly begin to heal until the migraine itself was addressed. That was the missing piece.

Reaching rock bottom forced me to start turning inward — and take back some control of my health.

I radically changed my diet, environment, and mindset. I began working with holistic practitioners and exploring natural approaches: nutrition, herbal medicine, EFT, neuroplasticity, meditation, craniosacral therapy — anything that could help regulate and support my nervous system. And slowly, I began to reclaim my life.

I also rediscovered joy in the kitchen and began creating plant-based, gluten-free, sugar-free treats that supported my healing. That passion grew into Sunryes Health, where I now help others who want to feel better through food and natural healing.

Through my Plant-Powered Reset Program, I guide people toward vibrant health with real food, gentle detox, and a whole-person approach. Whether you’re fully plant-based or just curious, I’ll meet you where you are — and help you discover what truly nourishes you.

My story is one of grief and trauma — but also one of resilience, healing, and hope. I know what it’s like to feel lost, dismissed, and let down by the system. I know the desperation of chasing quick fixes. But true healing isn’t always linear — and it’s not always conventional.

I hope my journey reminds you that you are not broken. You are not beyond help. And you don’t have to walk this path alone.