Makaela is a compassionate, person-centred Art Therapist with a background as a Registered Nurse in intensive and critical care. Her nursing career taught her empathy, resilience, and the ability to support individuals through life’s most challenging moments. Graduating with a Bachelor of Art Therapy from IKON Institute in 2024, she combines this experience with creative therapeutic practices, uniquely bridging medical understanding and emotional well-being. Her rural upbringing informs her approach to eco-psychotherapy and mindfulness practices.