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Trauma healing for women who have survived intimate partner abuse and family violence.
Every person deserves to feel safe and connected.
Cognitive therapy is vital for women living with complex trauma. But alone, it is not enough.
Comprehensive recovery requires intentional focus on the body and nervous system. Without the right help, the health effects are debilitating and long lasting.
Headaches, migraines, muscle tension and chronic pain can be unbearable
Chronic disease such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease can be overwhelming
Sense of safety and connection with self is out of reach
Connection with others causes distress or is completely lost
Struggles with anxiety, reactive anger, hypervigilance persist
Feelings of hopelessness, abandonment, dissociation can bring despair
Brain fog and no energy can make getting through the day feel too hard
Locked in a never ending cycle of illness, shame and pain which impacts everything – work, parenting, self-care, relationships – this is survival mode and this is far from thriving.
In Australia, violence against women is the leading health risk for women aged 18 to 44
…even more than smoking, drinking, or obesity.
Healing from the impacts of complex trauma starts here.
Olive Tree Health supports women living with complex trauma to reconnect, reshape and rebuild their nervous system, and muscle and joint system of the body. Only with evidence-based, comprehensive healing, can women restore their sense of safety and dignity, freedom and agency, to thrive in the joys and the challenges of life, and very importantly, to support their children in their healing, thus breaking the intergenerational abuse cycle.
“We are tackling things top down, when the reality is we need to start with a safe body”
—Dr Virginia Williams
Clinical Psychologist & Researcher
Olive Tree Health Research Results
Results summary from Group 2 L1 & L2
Reduced impact of pain in daily life
100% of OTH graduands reported some improvement in pain.
All group members continued to experience some level of pain at the final review. However, a 21% increase in self efficacy suggests participants were feeing more able to cope with the challenges of daily life.
Improved psychological distress
Participant experiences related to low mood anxiety, and psychological distress (e.g., negative thoughts) improved by 38% across the program, reducing from the "high" to "moderate" at the final review.
Emotional healthiness
The number of accessible emotional health strategies increased by 38% for the group.
100% of graduands reported a greater awareness of when their body was moving into fight-flight-shutdown, and greater ability to bring their body back to the green zone.
A Life Reset
"Olive Tree has been such a beacon of hope. My confidence was eroded, my nervous system strained, and trusting myself felt difficult. Olive Tree has given me sound knowledge, reassurance, gentle support, and lasting strength on the journey of rebuilding life for myself and my family. It has been a toolbox to navigate life’s challenges—a reset, a circuit breaker, an opportunity to rethink who I want to be without old patterns. My posture changed, my sleep improved, my outlook on life is so much more positive, and my relationships are lighter."
Olive Tree Health Level 1, Level 2 Participant, January 2025
Reconnect and rebuild your body and your nervous system.
Your choice. Your way.
Individual consults to address your unique needs and hopes for your health
Group sessions which offer a supportive and welcoming space for women to go at their own pace in a context which cultivates safety, choice, and respect.
Stronger together.
Building community for connection, support, and shared wisdom.
Equipping women with practical tools to feel safe in their bodies, manage pain, build strength, boost confidence, and improve overall health.
Enhanced well-being.
Gradually reshaping the autonomic nervous system through education, awareness, and self-care—building safety, connection, self-compassion, emotional regulation, focus, confidence, and overall well-being.
Three simple steps to healing
1 Register interest
Register your interest below or via the Contact Us page and we’ll be in touch.
2 Consult call
Have an initial consult with Josie to discuss your health needs and to determine how the program can be tailored for your healing.
3 Join a class
Join a weekly class of up to 6 women for to heal your body and nervous system, while developing friendships, and receiving support and encouragement.
Barely Recognisable
I was struggling and felt lost; however, with Josie's help, my healing journey has transformed me into a more empowered individual. Olive Tree Health has been a crucial part of my recovery. I have learned to navigate challenging moments with greater ease and confidence. The connection with others in the group has made me feel supported and much less isolated. Reflecting on where I was when I first arrived at Olive Tree, I barely recognise the person I am today. I was a mess, burdened by my struggles; now, I feel empowered and equipped to face life's challenges. This experience has been a monumental piece of the puzzle in my journey towards healing and self-discovery.
Olive Tree Health Level 1, Level 2 Participant, December 2024
Josie Wild
Founder, Olive Tree Health
My own healing journey deepened my understanding of the powerful connection between body and mind, inspiring me to create a unique, trauma-sensitive approach. With over 25 years of experience in physiotherapy and public health, and extensive training in neuroscience and trauma theory, I equip women with strategies to reconnect with their bodies to build strength and improve confidence, and to reshape their nervous systems to find safety, calm, focus, self-compassion and to move into thriving.
We walk alongside you, holding space for you to go at your own pace as you nurture your physical and emotional healing.
To Every Survivor of Intimate Partner or Family Violence: You are welcome here. Your journey of survival shows remarkable strength, and we honor your courage. This is a space where your experiences are understood and your resilience is deeply respected.
Here, you will find:
Safety and understanding
The freedom to be yourself without judgment
Respect for your choices and boundaries
Support from others who share similar experiences
A community that recognizes and values your wisdom
The right to heal and recover in your own way and time
We stand beside you with kindness, care, and respect. Whether you wish to share or simply be present, your story and your presence matter. You are not alone.