Meet Your RETREAT TEAM
Laura Grzelak - Your Host
Laura is the founder of House of Marz—a soulful social media and photography studio based in NSW, she is The Wellness Farm’s Retreats & Marketing Manager, and now, the host of The Wellness Farm’s Sip, Stay, Play Retreats— weekends designed to help you relax, unwind, and play.
Laura is a mother, photographer, creative guide, and a woman who has spent the better part of two decades learning how to come home to herself.
After the loss of her first child in 2016, Laura began sharing her story online—not because she wasn’t afraid, but because healing demanded it. Through grief, trauma, self-sabotage, and years of therapy, she slowly rebuilt her life with a quiet determination to live honestly, gently, and fully.
But even after healing, new seasons brought new challenges. Postpartum, Laura found herself lost in a sea of confusion around fashion, identity, and confidence. Getting dressed felt foreign, her reflection unfamiliar. It wasn’t until she discovered colour analysis that things began to shift—what started as a styling tool became a form of self-discovery. It reminded her that she was still in there—vibrant, capable, and worthy of being seen.
At 37, Laura learned she was in perimenopause, and suddenly everything made sense: the exhaustion, the brain fog, the waves of emotion, THE HEAT! Combined with her lived experience of chronic stress and burnout, she understands deeply how overwhelming it can feel to carry so much—work, family, identity, change—and still try to hold it all together.
That’s why she created Sip, Stay, Play Retreats with the 3 core Pause concepts. A space where women can exhale, rest, reconnect, and rediscover joy. Where healing doesn’t have to be heavy, and self-care can include laughter, good wine, and a little creative play.
At the retreat, Laura will be your guide, your storyteller, and your gentle support system throughout the weekend. From the moment you arrive, she’ll be there—walking alongside you as you pause, reflect, and reconnect with the woman you’ve always been underneath it all.
Because Laura knows firsthand that when we finally give ourselves permission to pause… we make space to play again, too.
Emma Maree - Emotional Intelligence Coach, Relationship Counsellor + Workshop Facilitator
Emma Maree Davies began her career as a Pilates instructor & Personal Trainer, before studying Psychology & Counselling, and more recently completing her Yoga Teacher Training.
Em’s raw vulnerability and personal account of her journey living with anxiety has had a profound effect on her ventures in the health and wellness industry. She founded a Not For Profit Organisation, Foundation Brave which sees her lead award-winning workshops for schools, workplaces and community groups that promote emotional intelligence, resilience skills, empowered relationships and the art of self-love – All of which she believes to be central to healthy minds & thriving humans.
As a published author, and through her work as an inspiring educator, speaker, and coach, Em shares the lessons she’s learned thus far on her quest for happiness and freedom, empowering others to re-write their own stories and be free from mental suffering.
It’s been two decades since Em taught her first ever Pilates class, still she returns to the mat as it remains to be the foundation to her own healing and wellbeing.
At The Power Pause – Sip, Stay, Play Retreat, Emma will be leading us through our daily gentle movement, including gentle yoga flows & stretching, as well as breathwork and meditations. In her Saturday session, Emma will guide you through her transformational workshop: Beyond Survival Mode—Embodying Emotional Intelligence to Overcome Burnout + Foundations to Healthy Relationships, including nervous system nourishment and the art of self-care.
She’ll explore the foundations of emotional regulation, nervous system nourishment, and the art of true self-care. With a heart-centred, no-fluff approach, Emma will help you reconnect with your body, build healthier relationship dynamics, and begin rewriting the patterns that keep you stuck in burnout.
As an emotional intelligence coach, relationship counsellor, yoga and Pilates teacher, and mother of five, Emma brings both professional insight and lived wisdom to her work.
Prepare to feel deeply seen, gently challenged, and supported as you take your next step toward sustainable wellbeing.
Chelsea - Shades of You - Personal Colour Analysis Consultant
Chelsea has always had an eye for colour. From an early age, she noticed how certain tones could completely transform a person’s presence — how the right shade could bring warmth to the skin, light to the eyes, and confidence to the soul.
After years of exploring her own relationship with fashion and self-expression, Chelsea founded Shades of You Colour Analysis — a service grounded in empowerment, self-discovery, and style made simple. Colour analysis is the process of identifying the shades that best complement your natural features — your skin tone, eye colour, and hair colour — so you can choose clothing, makeup, and accessories that enhance your natural beauty and make you feel effortlessly confident.
At The Colour Pause – Sip, Stay, Play Retreats, Chelsea will be guiding guests through her signature colour analysis experience — a session designed to help you understand your personal colour palette and how to use it to elevate your wardrobe, energy, and sense of self.
With her warm, down-to-earth approach, Chelsea creates a space that feels supportive, light-hearted, and deeply affirming. You’ll leave her session not only knowing which colours make you glow, but also with a renewed sense of confidence and joy in being seen.
Dr Salina Jamani – Specialist GP and Co-Founder of Menopause GP
Bsc (Honours) MBBS DCH FPAA FRACGP
Dr Salina Jamani has always been deeply passionate about women’s health — a calling shaped by both her personal experience and her professional journey.
After graduating from the University of Sydney, Salina began her career at the Royal Hospital for Women, training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology before moving into sexual and reproductive health. There, she worked closely with women from all walks of life, gaining valuable insight into the physical, emotional, and social challenges women face throughout different life stages.
Now a specialist GP and co-founder of Menopause GP, Salina blends her extensive medical training with a compassionate, down-to-earth approach to care. Her own journey through perimenopause gave her firsthand understanding of how overwhelming this chapter can be — especially for women balancing careers, families, and the weight of everyday life. This experience inspired her to create a space where women feel truly heard, supported, and guided with evidence-based care.
At The Meno-Pause – Sip, Stay, Play Retreat, Salina will bring her warmth, knowledge, and clinical expertise to guide guests through the often-misunderstood stages of perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Her session offers practical education, gentle reassurance, and empowering strategies to help you better understand your body, your hormones, and your health.
With her calm and approachable nature, Salina creates an environment where curiosity is welcomed, and no question is too small. You’ll leave her session feeling informed, supported, and equipped with the knowledge to navigate this next season of womanhood with confidence and ease.
Qualifications and Education
2001 BSc (Honours) Microbiology and Biochemistry, Queen’s University
2006 MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Sydney
2013 Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Family Planning NSW
2014 DCH Diploma of Child Health University of Sydney and Children’s Hospital at Westmead
2017 FRACGP Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
2024 Primary Certificate of Menopause and Women’s Health Education
Memberships
Member of Australian Menopause Society
Member of International Menopause Society
Member of Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Member of Healthy Hormones Community
Elizabeth – Pilates with Elizabeth – Certified Pilates Instructor (Matwork & Reformer)
With a background in Biomedical Science and a deep passion for holistic wellbeing, Elizabeth brings a grounded and thoughtful approach to movement. Originally from Queensland and having lived in North America, she returned to Australia to complete her Bachelor of Science, driven by a strong interest in the human body and health.
After five years working in the mining industry, Elizabeth discovered Pilates as a personal practice that transformed not only her physical wellbeing but also her mindset. The combination of movement and mindfulness sparked a new path, leading her to complete her APPI Pilates certification in both Matwork and Reformer.
Elizabeth now shares her love of mindful movement with others, helping people reconnect with their bodies in gentle, nourishing ways. Her sessions at the retreat offer a grounding, accessible space to move, breathe, and come home to yourself.