The Alchemy of Being

Live your wellness, your way.

The Alchemy of Being exists to help people better understand themselves.

We believe that no two people are exactly alike — our experiences, bodies, circumstances, and aspirations are unique, and so too are the tools, practices, and approaches that help us thrive.

Rather than searching for a single answer, we help people build the understanding, confidence, and discernment needed to create their own path forward — spending less time struggling with what feels wrong, and more time experiencing the joy that comes from fully participating in life.

What Guides Us

PURPOSE

To inspire people to better understand themselves so they can live more consciously, more intentionally, and experience more joy in life.

MISSION

To share what we’ve learned so others can better understand themselves and use that understanding to positively influence their health, wellbeing, and quality of life.

VISION

A world where more people live consciously, trust themselves deeply, and have the confidence to live their wellness, their way.

MEET CHARLOTTE

The Alchemy of Being was founded by Charlotte Phelps.

What began as a search to better understand her own health and wellbeing gradually evolved into a much bigger question: Why are we so rarely taught how to understand ourselves?

Living with ongoing health challenges taught Charlotte that even seemingly small issues can have a profound impact on everyday life. When we don’t feel quite right physically, mentally,emotionally, or spiritually, it can trigger a constant search for answers.

Over many years, she explored the relationship between health, mindset, lifestyle, and wellbeing. Along the way, she discovered that understanding patterns,asking better questions, and developing self-awareness often mattered just as much asfinding the next solution.

That experience ultimately led to the creation of Speak With Your Body and the wider Alchemy of Being ecosystem.

Today, Charlotte’s work focuses on helping people develop the confidence and capability tobetter understand themselves, build their own wellbeing toolbelt, and make more informeddecisions about their health and lives.

The People Behind The Alchemy of Being

MEET THE ALCHEMISTS

The Alchemy of Being brings together a diverse group of practitioners, specialists, andcontributors who share a common belief: wellbeing is deeply personal.Each Alchemist brings their own expertise, perspective, and experience to the community.Together, they help create a richer ecosystem of ideas, tools, and approaches that supportpeople on their journey towards greater self-understanding.Rather than promoting a single modality or philosophy, we celebrate curiosity, exploration,and the understanding that different people will be supported by different tools at differentstages of life

Nicky Herringshaw

Understanding the Body’s Story

The body is constantly adapting, compensating, and responding to life. Nicky helps people understand the story behind their physical symptoms, recognising patterns, connections, and influences that are often overlooked. With particular expertise in women’s health she helps people work with their bodies rather than feeling frustrated by them

Ben Barnett

The Translator of the Signals

Sometimes the body knows something before the mind does. Ben helps people understand the patterns and signals showing up through their symptoms by putting them into words. This creates space to process, reflect, and act on what the body may be trying to communicate.

Sally Mudge

Nature, Wisdom & Grounding

Drawing on crone wisdom and a deep appreciation for the power of nature, Sally helps people reconnect with themselves, find grounding, and gain perspective. Through sound, rhythm, energy work, and conversation, she has a remarkable ability to cut through complexity and get to the heart of the matter.

Vicky Ross

Mindset, Beliefs & Personal Change

The way we think influences the way we experience life. Through hypnotherapy and NLP, Vicky helps people uncover the beliefs and patterns that may be shaping their reality, release what no longer serves them, and create new possibilities for the future.

Mole Telfer

Understanding What’s Beneath the Surface

Sometimes the challenge isn’t the symptom, it’s what’s driving it. Mole helps people explore the subconscious patterns that can influence physical wellbeing, emotions, behaviours, and life experiences, creating deeper understanding and often accelerating change

Start Your Journey

Understanding yourself is not something that happens all at once — it begins with curiosity.

If you’re new to The Alchemy of Being, Your Signals, Decoded is the best place to start: a free guide to help you begin noticing patterns, asking better questions, and building a common language with your body.

When you download the guide, you’ll also receive the Speak With Your Body newsletter, with practical insights to help you continue building self-expertise over time.