The owner of Kilsyth’s Positive Healing Therapies, Karen Roberts, has been named as a finalist for the AusMumpreneur Awards in the People’s Choice service business category.
Which, for Ms Roberts, is nothing short of a proud achievement.
“It feels like such an honour to be named a finalist. I’m so thankful to my two amazing mentors, Laura and Emma from My Mummy Australia, for their nomination and for the support and guidance they’ve given me over the years,” Ms Roberts said.
Positive Healing Therapies has been offering remedial services since 2022, created by Ms Roberts, who has over ten years of experience under her belt.
“I’ve always been drawn to the service and hospitality industries for helping others. Over time, I wanted to make a deeper impact on people’s health and wellbeing. That led me to study massage, Reiki healing and personal training, so I could help people move better, feel better, and build a stronger mindset,” Ms Roberts said.
The AusMumpreneur Awards were created to celebrate the achievements of Australian mums, who balance owning businesses and motherhood.
With many categories at the awards, ranging from customer service to product development.
“There are so many incredible women right across Australia balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and these awards are a chance to share their stories and celebrate their success,” co-founder of the awards Katy Garner said.
“It means so much. To be recognised alongside other mums who are running businesses and making a difference in their communities—it’s very special,” Ms Roberts said.
Ms Roberts was named a finalist for the People’s Choice Service Business category for her expansion of Positive Healing Therapies, something she is proud of.
“I’m proud of the strong woman, mother and business owner I’ve become. There have been setbacks, as there are for everyone, but they’ve shaped me and helped me grow,” Ms Roberts said.
The welcoming of new team members and introduction of new treatments means they’ve been able to have more clients than ever.
“I started out completely on my own. Over time, the business has grown to now include two newly qualified Myotherapists, a massage therapist, two healing therapists and an acupuncturist specialising in Chinese medicine. I’m so proud of the team we’ve built,” Ms Roberts said.
“I’m proud of the business I’ve created and incredibly proud of our team and our shared goal to help as many people as possible live pain‑free lives.”
For Ms Roberts, there is something empowering about being a mum and a business owner that supports the local community.
“It’s had its challenges. But for me it’s about building something that will one day allow me to step back and spend even more time with my son,” said Ms Roberts.
“I feel so grateful to do this work and to help people in our community find better solutions for pain and live healthier, happier lives.”
The award winners will be announced in a Gala at the AusMumpreneur conference on 11-12 August.
