Joanne Callan

Joanne Callan is a holistic health and wellbeing coach based in the village of Meigh, near Newry, Co. Down, at the foot of Slieve Gullion. She describes herself as having more than 20 years of experience supporting women in their physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Many of her clients come to her during pregnancy or a fertility journey, for stress management, or to heal their relationship with food and their body. She offers treatments and coaching from her "try tHE ALternative" therapy room, and some sessions are available online.

She grew up in a home where a holistic approach to health was the norm, with aromatherapy oils and homeopathy remedies as everyday go-tos. She trained as a reflexologist in 2006, and later became a Reiki therapist and angel card reader. Her qualifications include a V.T.C.T Certificate in Reflexology Techniques, a V.T.C.T Diploma in Anatomy & Physiology, Level 3 Reiki Master & Practitioner, and Mind, Body Nutrition & Eating Psychology Coach, which followed her 2019 training with the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. She is also a Certified Angel Card Reader and has completed Moon Mother (Level 1). On her Insight Timer page she says guided meditations and supportive affirmations have been life changing for her, and that she loves sharing them.

Children's wellbeing is a large part of her work. She became a certified Relax Kids Coach in 2012 and the Relax Kids International Trainer for Ireland in 2014, and she has trained and mentored over 400 coaches. She has also completed the Baby Mindful and ChargeUp training. Her in-school programs reach approximately 1000 children a week. She also offers wellbeing programs for schools, community groups and corporate organisations, and has run relaxation sessions for school staff.

In 2020 she founded Changing Cycles, a social enterprise focused on menstrual wellness. Its vision is "A world where the cyclical nature of women is understood, respected and integrated into everyday life." She has written for local newspapers, held a regular slot on QRadio and Destination Newry, been interviewed on BBC Radio Ulster, and writes a bi-monthly article for Ni4Kids Magazine.