By Michelle Crean

An ICU nurse turned wellness educator who uses natural solutions to help people support their everyday lives is planning a health event this weekend.

Wendy Condon, who runs 'Wendy's Health Essentials - A Nurse's Guide', will host an wellness event in the Killarney Plaza Hotel and Spa this Sunday from 11am to 4.30pm.

Wendy was an ICU nurse for over 15 years but switched to a more natural method for treating health issues over five years ago as her children had different health challenges which resulted in them taking long-term medication which she found wasn't very helpful.

"I began using natural solutions and essential oils from doTERRA and I got amazing and life-changing results in many health areas including sleep, anxiety behaviour for my autistic daughter and our other girl had severe eczema, allergies poor immune system, and I wanted to share these and so many more with other families like ours," Wendy told the Killarney Advertiser.

"I am now a wellness educator for doTERRA Natural Solutions and help people to learn how to support their everyday and long-term health both physically and emotionally."

She explained that she was asked by her many customers to come down south many times to provide an information and training day to help educate on various topics, but lockdown prevented it from going ahead.

However, with restrictions now very much eased she is planning a day at the Plaza Hotel where she'll have a variety of speakers available to offer advice.

"I have many other leading and experienced wellness advocates joining us on the day to deliver presentations, demonstrations and advice covering all areas from women's health, hormones, children's health, sports fitness and injuries, mental health, sleep, emotions/trauma, digestive health, reducing toxic/chemicals in the home, skincare etc.

"We are really excited and looking forward to our first event in over two years. Many have had time to reconnect with themselves, with nature and important things during lockdown and I really feel people need and are looking for solutions for their health in so many areas that our healthcare system is overburdened right now more than ever," she said.

"Mothers can be empowered and have natural solutions that work in their own homes, we want to help with that and show them how easy it can be. I think there's a space for natural solutions alongside modern medicine and can work well together to get people the best results for their health."

Tickets are €20 and can be purchased on www.eventbrite.ie/e/259060947267 or contact Wendy for more information on 086 0674154.