Meet THE founder
About
Fabie Ismael
The founder of Resilience Rise Retreat. A highly experienced Mental Health Clinical Nurse Consultant and Educator, Fabie has over 16 years of clinical and teaching experience supporting young people and their families.
With a Master’s in Mental Health and a passion for youth wellbeing, she currently works in Child and Youth Mental Health Service.
Her vision for the retreat is to create a nurturing space where teens can reconnect, build resilience, and rise stronger.
About
John Ireland
Breathwork Facilitator • Educator • Sound & Movement Practitioner
John Ireland is the founder of BREATHWORK HQ, where he supports individuals and groups in reconnecting with the power of their breath through functional breathing, movement, sound, and meditation. With over a decade of experience, John offers guidance to those navigating stress, emotional overwhelm, or seeking to optimise mental and physical performance—believing the breath is our most accessible and powerful tool for transformation.
Ultimately, John’s work helps people reconnect with their inner resources—to feel safe in their bodies, regulate emotions, and meet life with calm, strength, and vitality. Once we learn to trust our breath, we gain access to greater emotional wellbeing, physical performance, and an improved quality of life.
