How HolistiqueUK Found Its Path in London

HolistiqueUK’s journey began in an unexpected way—right in the heart of London during the pandemic. Before arriving here, I had been organizing events all over the world, wherever life took me. But landing in London was different. I knew no one, and the city felt both exciting and isolating. With few connections, I turned to what I could do: modeling.

Modeling exposed me to photographers—mostly pervy men that I didn’t care to be friends with. The other models were mostly girls who were lost in the world of drugs and partying. At first, it seemed glamorous, but the reality was exhausting. The party culture was rampant: people snorting coke, late nights, superficial energy. I was already completely over that life even before moving to London so it was pretty frustrating to still be surrounded by it.

Looking for something more fulfilling, I began organising photography events. They were fun and profitable, but something was missing. I thought I was creating art and supporting fellow creatives, but honestly, most weren’t even grateful, despite having begged me for opportunities. It was disheartening.

Eventually, I found my way back to acupuncture. When I initially studied acupuncture I thought it was something I’d keep in my back pocket for when I was an old Chinese lady. I never thought I’d do it for work so early in my life.

Then came a pivotal moment: I had to choose between a big modeling job and doing acupuncture at a festival. My heart leaned toward the festival, even though it didn’t guarantee money. That choice changed everything. I realised I had to go holistic. My lifestyle already aligned with it, so it made sense to fully commit.

From there, I started hosting holistic events. At first, it was a mix: sound healing sessions, group acupuncture, and more commercial ventures like Thanksgiving dinners or birthday parties with private chefs. These larger events were financially profitable, but the crowds were a mixed bag. Some got drunk and sang karaoke badly; some even stole from our events. One guest later turned out to have been banned from a networking app for distributing drugs at his own parties. Clearly, I needed to refine my audience.

I went niche. I created chakra-focused dinners—events that naturally attracted spiritual, like-minded people. That shift worked. Slowly but surely, HolistiqueUK became what I had always envisioned: a space for meaningful, holistic experiences.

Today, all of my events are purely health and wellness based, and I couldn’t be happier. The journey wasn’t linear, and it certainly wasn’t easy. But walking away from the superficial and commercial, and trusting my heart, was the key to building a brand and community that truly feels like home.