Shell Essences was first established in 1990 by Australian occupational therapist and natural practitioner Nancy Parker.
Nancy had always known that shells were special and they would become an integral part of her life. What she didn’t know back then was why.
Within the amazing sacred geometry of sea shells lay vibrational information waiting to unfold as humanity became receptive; information regarding how to live our lives with grace, ease and joy, and to rediscover the wonderful Being hidden within the human experience.
Nancy was joined by Leonie Hosey, and they taught and promoted Shell Essences throughout Australia and overseas. Leonie left to create her own healing modality in 2008.
The business continues to grow and expand as the shell essences create healing integrity within the lives of many.
As humanity and the planet undergo transformative changes, Shell Essences, the essences of feminine energy become even more relevant. As we grow in wisdom and understanding, so the vibrational information within the shells directs us towards a future of oneness,universal love and peace.
We don’t need to understand quantum science and the principal of vibrational medicine to benefit from shell Essences; just use the drops and mists, the Essences do the rest.
Mission Statement
The mission of Shell Essences is to help us all achieve an internal sense of harmony, peace and creative life direction; to awaken our intrinsic self-healing and wisdom and contribute to the creation of higher consciousness on the planet.
Here are the Shell Essence office staff – just so you know who you’re talking to when you phone us:

(From left to right Lea, Anne, Gail, Karen, Nancy)
Nancy Parker
Nancy is the owner and Director of Shell Essences. Her passions are shells; animals – especially dogs; our beautiful planet; vibrational medicine; assisting humankind to develop expanded wisdom and knowledge, and sharing her passions with others. She loves to write and has written the beautiful ‘Messages from Shells’ book and is currently finding time to illustrate the five children’s stories she has written. She loves to create new essences, and to conduct Shell Essence workshops.
Lea Nixon
Prior to joining ‘Shells’ Lea had 19 years in the Banking Industry, including 10 years in Human Resources, and has also worked in the Funeral Industry. She was familiar with Shell Essences for many years before joining our team as the Marketing Manager. Lea brings fantastic enthusiasm and creativity to our Shell Essence team; she’s a great essence advisor, and has a passionate interest in Feng Shui and Numerology which she has studied for many years. Lea will also be teaching Shell Essences Workshops.
Gail Rivera
Gail is the Operations Manager and has kept Shell Essences running smoothly now for 10 years. Her calm, confident energy keeps us all stress-free – if there’s a problem everyone knows that ‘Gail will fix it’. She is also a very experienced essence adviser. Prior to joining ‘Shells,’ Gail had 20 years experience working in the health food industry. Gail’s passion is ballroom dancing, at which she’s very accomplished.
Karen Hardie
You’ll find Karen in the lab most of the time, manufacturing essences and labeling our many products – an ever-growing task. Karen’s cheerfulness and sense of humour lighten even the most hectic days; she’s also a great organizer and ideas person. Karen’s passion is sport; she plays and organizes women’s soccer and teaches sport to school kids in the after-school programs.
Anne Cunningham
Like many of the Shell Essence staff, Anne is experienced in all areas of our work, from manufacturing to counseling and teaching.
Anne has a very impressive range of qualifications in natural therapies, having worked in this field for 26 years. She is a wholistic nutritionist with experience in kinesiology, homoeopathy, iridology, vibrational essences, and personal development.
Her passion is promoting health and wellbeing, and Anne’s knowledge, wisdom and quiet confidence are valued by staff and customers alike. And when she isn’t working or studying, Anne loves reading historical novels, sewing vintage clothing, and babysitting grandson.

