about us

Nascent Wellness in Coorparo ohas been created by young families, for young families. Lifelong friends Kaitlyn and PJ both navigated the world of new parenthood wishing for something a little more. Through many conversations over many years they decided to branch out and form Nascent - a way to bring Brisbane's best prenatal, postnatal and child health specialists together in a way that provides true support.

Throughout their careers both have specialised in yoga, wellness, events and fostering connection. Find out more about them below.

​Wanting to reach out? Email hello@nascentwellness.com.au to get in touch!

pj wells

Coming from previous careers in HR and dietetics, PJ obtained a Bachelor of Business in 2008 and studied Nutrition and Dietetics from 2010 (both at QUT) before completing her first 350hr Yoga Teacher Training and then founding one of Brisbane's most popular yoga studios Stretch Yoga in 2014 with two beautiful locations in the Brisbane CBD and Holland Park.

With her partner Mauricio Bara she then founded Articulate Physiotherapy in 2019 and through both businesses developed a love and passion for working with women and families in the pre and postnatal period. After welcoming their first child Otis in July 2020, PJ decided to develop her love of building connection and supporting families by opening Nascent Wellness in late 2021. She truly understands the juggle of motherhood and career, especially after navigating a newborn and a pandemic simultaneously. She is also a proud stepmother to a beautiful little girl, and loves seeing the sibling bond develop between her two children.

PJ is now a senior yoga teacher (RYT 500hr) with 11 years teaching experience including leading Teacher Trainings, a certified mat Pilates teacher and has studied breastfeeding and infant sleep including the NDC Model (Neurodevelopmental Care) with Possums for Families and Pre and Post Natal Yoga through Baby Bliss Yoga. After navigating pregnancy and post partum through Covid she is passionate about providing connection for new mothers through this challenging period. She lives in Teneriffe and loves nothing more than walking along the river with her family.

kaitlyn sandona

Kaitlyn comes from a background in community development, with a Bachelor of Sociology majoring in Development from UQ. She has been a yoga teacher since 2016 (RYT 350hr) , and as well as completing specialist Prenatal training through Bliss Baby and Restorative Yoga Training through Byron Yoga Centre, and 150 hours of training in Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga and Active Birth Training through Mindful Birth Yoga. Kaitlyn is also a qualified Breastfeeding Counsellor with a Certificate IV in Breastfeeding Education and Counselling. Kaitlyn is proud mum to her son Harry born in 2017 and lives on the southside of Brisbane with her husband Justin and her chickens. She founded the Grow for Life Community Food Swap to promote her passion for home gardening and sustainability.