My journey into naturopathy and herbal medicine began as an athlete facing an autoimmune condition that conventional medicine couldn’t fully resolve. For three years, I experimented with diets, supplements, and lifestyle changes, and in the process discovered a deep passion for natural healthcare. It was only after consulting a naturopath and medical herbalist — and experiencing the transformative power of herbs — that I was finally able to step away from pharmaceutical drugs.

Inspired by this transformation, I pursued formal training in New Zealand, graduating with a degree in Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine. Back in Singapore, I spent five years under the mentorship of a senior naturopath, specializing in Western Herbal Medicine. While the results were encouraging, I felt a disconnect: I was prescribing imported herbs without truly knowing them.

That realization led me to establish Thera Sanctum — a sanctuary dedicated to growing, understanding, and integrating local Southeast Asian herbs alongside their Western counterparts. Beyond clinical practice, I’ve rolled up my sleeves to cultivate herbs and hope to conduct workshops soon on natural healthcare and practical herbal medicine. Discovering syntropic agroforestry was another turning point: a regenerative farming model that mirrors God’s design and brings holistic healing full circle. Today, our work spans consultations and workshops in the city and a developing agroforest in Malacca, where every plant plays a role in healing people and restoring land.

Looking ahead, my vision is to create a holistic retreat where people can experience healing in a natural environment. Along the way, I hope to build a community of kindred spirits who cherish nature, share knowledge, and spread a ripple of healing to all who seek it.