Why I am Dedicated to Empowering Holistic Therapists: A Personal Journey
About Me – Supporting Holistic Therapists with Canva & Content Creation
Starting my own business has opened up an entirely new world and a space where I can truly be myself. This freedom has been incredibly important to me. While I am proud of everything I have achieved in my working life, I have also faced challenges in traditional office environments. From childhood through to my late twenties, I struggled with confidence and self-esteem, and these experiences have shaped how I approach both my work and personal growth.
In February 2019, I began the journey of setting up my own business as a Virtual Assistant, Jess Bateman Virtual Services. From those first few moments, I just wanted to have that feeling of simply being able to break free and create the kind of work and lifestyle I have been striving for. To say ‘I'm happy - this is me and I can be whatever and whoever I want to be’. At first it felt very daunting, but I needn’t have been.
During those first months, my work was not only incredibly rewarding, but it was also very creative as well - designing templates and leaflets, creating newsletters, uploading blogs, and transcribing podcasts. It was also during this time that I started working with Canva, and over the past seven years, I have gained extensive experience within the platform. By the end of 2024, I decided to focus entirely on content creation, specialising in Canva designs for wellbeing businesses, allowing me to bring even more creativity into my work.
My Story & Why I Support Holistic Therapists
I was born with a form of cerebral palsy called hemiplegia, which affects the right side of my body, causing weakness, stiffness, and reduced control. While this condition has influenced me physically and neurologically, it has never defined who I am. Instead, it has nurtured my empathy, shaped my personality, and given me a unique perspective on life.
From my late teenage years, I explored holistic therapies such as Reflexology,Homeopathy,Kinesiology,and Acupuncture, which played a key role in supporting my health and wellbeing. These experiences inspired me to work closely with holistic therapists and wellbeing practitioners, helping them to overcome the everyday challenges of running a wellbeing business.
How I Can Help You
I know that as a holistic therapist or wellbeing practitioner, your priority is your clients. But managing social media, creating templates, or putting together a lead magnet can feel overwhelming on top of a busy daily schedule. That’s where I can support you.
I help wellbeing professionals create simple, beautiful, and effective social media content and Canva designs. With a little guidance, clarity, and support, content creation doesn’t have to feel exhausting. Together, I can help make your online presence more manageable, professional, and aligned with your business.
If you would like to find out more about how I support holistic therapists in creating confident, beautiful content, I would love to invite you for a relaxed virtual cuppa. Feel free to send me a DM, and I will share a link for you to book a chat. Let’s explore how we can make content creation simpler and more enjoyable for your wellbeing business.
