About Fresh Start Wellness
Two People. Different Journeys. One Shared Passion for Helping Others.
We're Kevin and Joanne Odonoghue, the people behind Fresh Start Wellness.
Our lives have taken very different paths, but we've both experienced challenges that have taught us about resilience, determination and the importance of looking after ourselves.
Today, we bring our experiences together to help people discover practical ways to support their everyday wellbeing.
We're particularly passionate about quality essential oils and helping people understand how they can be incorporated into simple self-care routines.
We believe that learning about wellbeing should be personal, practical and enjoyable.
Meet Kevin and Joanne
Meet Kevin
World Record Holder, Educator and AromaTouch Practitioner
I'm Kevin Odonoghue.
My journey has included breaking a world record by completing 70,805 sit-ups in 24 hours, more than 40 years working with people in aged care, teaching martial arts and helping people overcome challenges.
I earned my first martial arts black belt within 12 months, later achieved fourth Dan and developed practical self-protection programs, and I've also taught music.
I've lived with severe asthma since childhood and later developed COPD, and in 2016 a serious back injury changed the way I approach my own health.
Those experiences have given me a personal understanding of resilience, of adapting to challenges and of helping others.
Today, I'm passionate about sharing what I've learned and helping people explore practical ways to look after themselves.
As a certified AromaTouch practitioner, I particularly enjoy introducing people to quality essential oils and the different ways they can be used.
Meet Joanne
Motivational Coach, Speaker and Educator
I'm Joanne Odonoghue.
My life has taught me a great deal about resilience, overcoming challenges and the importance of looking after ourselves.
From raising three daughters as a single mother to building a business with Kevin, I've learned that even the most difficult circumstances can become opportunities for growth.
Today, I'm passionate about helping people discover simple, practical ways to improve their everyday wellbeing.
I particularly enjoy sharing my knowledge of essential oils and teaching people how to create their own natural products through hands-on DIY workshops.
I believe it's never too late to make a fresh start.
Why Fresh Start Wellness?
Life doesn't always go according to plan.
Between us, we've experienced extraordinary achievements, unexpected setbacks, financial difficulties and serious health challenges.
Those experiences have taught us that looking after our wellbeing involves much more than one particular activity or routine.
We've also learned that meaningful changes often begin with small, consistent actions.
Fresh Start Wellness brings together our experiences, our love of teaching and our desire to help others.
Today, our main focus is helping people discover quality essential oils and understand how they can become part of everyday self-care.
We believe people deserve clear information, practical demonstrations and the opportunity to ask questions without pressure.
Our aim is to help people make informed choices that suit their individual circumstances.
We want people to leave their experience with us feeling more informed, more confident and better equipped to make choices about their wellbeing.
Discover What Fresh Start Wellness Has to Offer
Personal Oil Experiences
Join us for a relaxed, private introduction to essential oils.
Discover different fragrances, learn about everyday uses and ask questions in a comfortable environment.
Available in person in the Brisbane area or via Zoom.
AromaTouch Sessions
Kevin is a certified AromaTouch practitioner.
These sessions offer an opportunity to experience the structured application of essential oils in a relaxing environment.
Full sessions are available by appointment at our premises.
DIY Workshops
Joanne enjoys helping people learn how to make their own products using essential oils and carefully selected ingredients.
Our practical workshops give participants the opportunity to learn new skills and discover what goes into the products they create.
Why Quality Matters to Us
Not all essential oils are equal.
We believe it's important to understand where oils come from, how they're produced and what to consider when choosing products.
We're passionate about sharing information about purity, quality and appropriate use.
Our approach isn't about telling people they must use essential oils. It's about giving them the opportunity to learn, experience different options and decide what works for them.
We also believe essential oils should complement good everyday habits, including appropriate nutrition, movement, rest and stress management.
Come and Discover Essential Oils with Us
Whether you're completely new to essential oils or simply curious about learning more, we'd love to meet you.
Our Personal Oil Experience is an opportunity to explore different oils, ask questions and discover practical ways they might fit into your everyday life.
You don't need any previous knowledge and there's no pressure to purchase anything.