DESA- Holistic Wellbeing For Women

23/02/2026

For years people told me: “Just exercise more.”

What they didn’t realise was that I was living with Polycystic O***y Syndrome (PCOS).

When I used to teach children folklore dancing, some mums would say I’d lose weight just by being active. But PCOS, hormones and insulin resistance make weight loss much more complex.

Many people assume being overweight means someone is lazy. The truth is there are often deeper medical and hormonal factors behind it.

After trying everything, I chose Bariatric surgery, which can help improve metabolic health and insulin resistance for many people.

Now through my work I support women and men navigating weight loss, bariatric journeys and confidence.

If you’re considering surgery, I work alongside BetterLife Surgery (consult with them first, then referral to me).

Or you can contact me directly for counselling.

🌿 www.desaholisticwellbeing.com.au�

PCOS info:

https://www.health-time.com/en/article/126_1_cd_health_advert_medical_en_pcos-detox�

References

Teede et al., 2018 PCOS Guideline
Endocrine Society PCOS Guidelines
American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery

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22/02/2026

✨️It starts with a quick selfie in the work bathroom mirror.

✨️Not because you’re being vain…
But because something has shifted.

✨️You stand a little taller.
✨️Your eyes look brighter.
✨️And for the first time in a long time, you’re starting to recognise yourself again.

✨️Weight loss surgery changes your body, but what people don’t talk about enough is the mental and emotional journey that comes with it.

✨️The self-doubt.
✨️The identity changes.
✨️The habits.
✨️The confidence you have to rebuild.

✨️I know this journey personally, and it’s why I now support others as a Bariatric Counsellor & Weight Loss Coach.

✨️You don’t have to navigate it alone.

✨️If you’re preparing for surgery, healing after, or struggling somewhere along the way — I’m here to support you.

✨ Online sessions available.

✨️Comment JOURNEY or send me a message and I’ll share how I can help.






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14/02/2026

💖 Valentine’s Day Special on Serbian Radio! 💖

Yesterday, I had the joy of being on air with my fiancé alongside the lovely, exceptional ladies Katarina and Tatjana, and the inspiring Lana, who dedicates her life to our local community as a politician and more.

We spoke in both Serbian and English about love in all its forms — not just romantic love. It can be for your kids, parents, loved ones, pets… and most importantly, yourself. In my counselling work, it’s clear how love — or the lack of it — influences choices, behaviours, and overall wellbeing.

✨ A few laughs, meaningful reflections, and community connection made this a very special conversation. ✨

💌 Thinking about a journey of change through bariatric counselling or coaching? It starts with self-love. When you nurture yourself and honour your needs, true transformation becomes possible — physically, emotionally, and mentally. DM me or book a session via my website to start your empowered journey today.



Link to listen here:

https://omny.fm/shows/serbian/serbian-13-february-2026

10/02/2026

I am proud to formally announce that I am now part of the surgical support team at Better Life Surgery, working exclusively alongside Dr Mo Atalla.

This appointment recognises the integration of my professional counselling expertise with lived bariatric experience, allowing patients to receive specialised, compassionate and outcomes-focused support before and after surgery.

My role is to help patients:

✔ build emotional readiness

✔ strengthen coping strategies

✔ adjust to life after surgery

✔ maintain long-term behavioural and mindset change

When surgical excellence is combined with dedicated psychological support, patients are better prepared, more confident, and positioned for long-term success.

It is a privilege to contribute to a team committed to truly changing lives.

🌐 www.desaholisticwellbeing.com.au�

🌐 www.betterlifesurgery.com.au�

10/02/2026

What you see is a woman.

What my clients see is hope ✨

They see someone who understands the fear before surgery.

They see someone who knows the emotional rollercoaster after.

They see someone who rebuilt her identity, confidence and strength.

The butterflies are change.

The light is possibility.

The open hand is me walking beside you.

This is why I became a leader for people navigating transformation.

If you want support from someone who truly understands the journey 💗

👉 Book your online session

🌐 Link in bio |

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08/02/2026

🌟 Supporting patients on their bariatric journey is such a rewarding experience! 🌟

As a bariatric counsellor, I work with patients before and after surgery, both in-clinic and via telehealth, helping them feel confident, prepared, and empowered at every stage. 💛

It’s not just guidance—it’s about understanding the emotional, mental, and practical aspects of surgery. As my surgeon often says, having a dedicated counsellor is essential for long-term success and for navigating the challenges both pre- and post-operation.

With my first-hand experience and professional expertise, I provide personalised support that truly makes a difference, helping patients thrive and maintain their results after surgery.
📩 To start your journey:

Contact BetterLife Surgery to book an appointment

Or visit my website for a private session:

www.desaholisticwellbeing.com.au�

Learn more about the surgical team:

www.betterlifesurgery.com.au�

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24/01/2026

🧡Today wasn’t just a hair change.

It was a return.

Colouring my hair back to brunette — back to my roots — felt symbolic. A reminder that growth doesn’t always mean reinventing yourself. Sometimes it means coming home to who you truly are.

I’ve been intentionally going back to basics lately. Choosing genuineness over noise.

Congruence over comparison. Letting my outer world reflect my inner alignment.

At the same time, I’m elevating in ways that deeply matter — stepping further into my role supporting bariatric patients, walking alongside them pre and post surgery, and being part of the medical bariatric community, where evidence-based care meets compassion and lived experience.

Along this journey, my handmade guidance affirmation cards have become a quiet but powerful support — grounding tools for reflection, mindset shifts, and gentle encouragement during moments of doubt, change, or becoming. They’re reminders that healing and transformation happen one intentional step at a time.

This season is about being rooted and rising.

Grounded. Genuine. And growing with purpose.

If you’re returning to yourself while rising into your next level — personally or physically — you’re not behind. You’re aligned.

✨ Save this, share it with someone who’s in a season of becoming, or DM me if you’re navigating a bariatric or healing journey and want holistic support.

🌱 Comment “ROOTED” if you’re choosing alignment

23/01/2026

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22/01/2026

✨ A milestone moment ✨

I’m so grateful to share that I’ve stepped into a new role providing specialised bariatric counselling in conjunction with BetterLife Surgery, working alongside Dr Mo Atalla and his multidisciplinary team — now including me.

Through DESA Holistic Wellbeing, I support clients with pre- and post-operative bariatric counselling, focusing on the psychological, emotional, and behavioural aspects of surgery.

Sustainable outcomes truly require care that goes beyond the operating theatre.

Having personally undergone bariatric surgery myself, alongside my professional training, places me in a unique position to support patients with both clinical expertise and lived understanding — before surgery, after surgery, and through ongoing care.

My professional profile and biography are featured on my website and will soon also appear on the BetterLife Surgery website (you’ll be able to click the BetterLife Surgery logo to go directly to their site).

My personal patient journey is also shared on my website, offering transparency and insight into the lived experience alongside clinical care:

🌐 https:www.desaholisticwellbeing.com.au

🗓 Availability: Saturdays only
🕘 10:00am–3:00pm (VIC time)

• In-clinic & telehealth
• Referrals via the surgeon

I’m deeply honoured by the trust placed in me by Dr Mo Atalla and the BetterLife Surgery team, and proud to be part of a collaborative, patient-centred model of care that recognises mental and emotional wellbeing as essential to long-term success.

Grateful for this next chapter ✨💗

17/01/2026

A successful and heart-led day today, consulting and counselling patients preparing for bariatric surgery 💗

Pre-surgery counselling helps create emotional readiness, confidence, and a clear mindset for the journey ahead. It’s not just about weight loss — it’s about healing, empowerment, and transformation.

And after surgery, ongoing support is key to adjusting to your new body, your new lifestyle, and your new life.

My clients left today feeling happy, content, and excited to take the next step in their journey — and that is exactly why I do this work. As someone who has lived experience gone through the surgery myself I share my personal experience with you.

If you’re considering bariatric surgery and want holistic, compassionate support before and after, I’m here for you.

🌐 Book your session:

www.desaholisticwellbeing.com.au

🔗 Surgeon referral:

Better Life Surgery (link on my website)

15/01/2026